Category: National

ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP):The Telecom sector is one of the fastest growing segments of Pakistan’s economy as the number of cellular subscribers in the country have reached 151 million by end of July 2018, showing a reasonable growth with each passing month. The Telecom industry has seen a dramatic increase in mobile broadband as well, as… Continue reading Number of Mobile subscribers in Pakistan reaches 151 million

ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP):Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) was provided an amount of Rs. 958.225 million to execute 27 projects during last fiscal year against total allocation of Rs. 2538.727 million. The allocation was made to execute 33 projects during the period. The break-up of allocation for the year showed that Rs. 2538.727 million… Continue reading MoST provided Rs. 958.225 mln to execute 27 projects last year

ISLAMABAD, Sep 06 (APP):Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) Anwar Masnoor Khan, has donated Rs. 0.5 million for the construction of Diamer Basha and Mohmand Dams.The AGP called on Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar on Thursday in Supreme Court of Pakistan and presented a cheque of Rs.500,000/- for donation to Supreme Court of Pakistan… Continue reading AG donates Rs.0.5 million for construction of dams

ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP):In connection with Defence Day, the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) here on Thursday observed the “Defence and Martyrs Day” with new zeal and fervor to pay homage to all martyrs. NUML students and faculty members in six different groups visited six Shuhada’s Graves resting in different areas of Islamabad and… Continue reading NUML observes Defence & Martyrs Day

ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP):National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has reported scattered thunderstorm and rain expected at various locations and no major rainfall occurred during last 24 hours. According to the daily monsoon situation report on Thursday, Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecast for next 24 hours, predicts, “Scattered thunderstorm or rain is expected over the Upper… Continue reading Scattered thunderstorm, rain expected; no significant rainfall reported: NDMA

ISLAMABAD, Sep 06 (APP):The China Road & Bridge Corporation (CRBC) scholarships for Pakistani students under Inherit of Pak-China Friendship, Hundred Talent Study Financing Programme will help strengthen China-Pakistan relations. This was stated by Chairman, Higher Education Commission (HEC) Dr Tariq Banuri while addressing a send-off ceremony held in honour of 24 Pakistani students proceeding to… Continue reading CRBC scholarships for Pakistani students to strengthen Pak-China relations: Chairman HEC

ISLAMABAD, Sep 06 (APP):Federal Government Poly Clinic (FGPC) on Thursday arranged a function to mark the Defence Day. Addressing the event Executuve Director FGPC Dr Shahid Hanif said that the day is observed every year to pay tribute to the martyrs and Ghazis, who defend the motherland against aggression of enemy. He said the primary… Continue reading FGPC arranges function on Defence Day

RAWALPINDI, Sep 06 (APP):An eight-member delegation comprising from Huazhong Agriculture University (HZAU), Wuhan, China visited Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR), here on Thursday. The main objective of delegation was to set up Pakistan Chapter of HZAU Alumni Association and discussed the collaborative opportunities to develop the work plan in the areas… Continue reading Chinese delegation visits PMAS-AAUR

KARACHI, Sep 06 (APP):Governor of Sindh Imran Ismail Thursday said National Defence Day reminds the nation to remain vigilant and fully cautious of internal as well external threats to the country. Addressing a ceremony arranged by the Southern Air Command of Pakistan Air Force at the Masroor base (Mauripur) here, he said September 1965 war… Continue reading Defence Day reminds nation of duties towards country: Governor

ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP):Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Disability & Development Forum (NDF) to work in joint collaboration for the rehabilitation of mentally or physically challenged children. As per the agreement, initially 100 mentally challenged BISP’s beneficiary children will be added into the support net of NDF. The… Continue reading BISP, NDF join hands for rehabilitation of physically challenged children

MIRPUR (AJK), Sept. 6 (APP)::AJK President Sardar Masood Khan has said Pakistan is emerging as powerful country in the region because of its impregnable defence, valiant and professional armed forces and determined nation He expressed these views while addressing as chief guest at Defence and Martyrs Day function held at Neelum Stadium here Thursday to… Continue reading Pakistan emerges strong country of the world because of its valiant forces: AJK President

LAHORE, Sep 06 (APP):The Defence Day of Pakistan was celebrated in a befitting manner in the provincial capital to pay homage to the Martyrs and Ghazis who rendered great sacrifices for the beloved motherland. Special prayers were offered for the peace, progress and prosperity of the country. In connection with the Defence Day an impressive… Continue reading Defence Day celebrated with national zeal

MIRPUR (AJK), Sept. 6 (APP)::People of Jammu & Kashmir celebrated Defense / Martyrs Day of Pakistan on Thursday to mark the 53rd anniversary of the 1965-Indo-Pak war with traditional fervor and a renewed pledge to defend the motherland against all threats. Special prayers were offered after fajr in mosques for progress and prosperity of the… Continue reading AJK President, PM pays rich tributes to the martyrs, Ghazis on Defence Day

RAWALPINDI, Sep 06 (APP):The Defence Day of Pakistan was observed on Thursday with great zeal and fervor to pay homage to the martyrs, who laid down their lives for the defence of motherland. The day dawned with special prayers, at Fajr in the mosques across the city for the stability, defense, progress and prosperity of… Continue reading Defence Day observed with enthusiasm

QUETTA, Sep 06 (APP):Chief Minister Balochistan Mir, Jam Kamal Khan Thursday paid rich tribute to security forces including Pak Army martyrs, who had sacrificed their precious lives for stability and prosperity of country. He said this while speaking at ceremony of Sixth September Day which was organized by Pakistan Air Force (PAF) at Smanguli area.… Continue reading CM Balochistan pays rich tribute to security forces’ martyrs

LAHORE, Sep 06 (APP):Speaker Punjab Assembly Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has said that former chief minister Shehbaz Sharif’s egoistic politics inflicted a loss of Rs 3 billion on the provincial kitty in the construction of new building of Punjab Assembly. Talking to the media during a visit to the under-construction Punjab Assembly building along with Chief… Continue reading Shehbaz’s ego inflicted Rs 3bln loss on exchequer: Pervaiz Elahi

PESHAWAR, Sep 06 (APP):Federal Ombudsman, Syed Tahir Shahbaz said here Thursday vowed to help bring considerable improvement in the conditions of jails inmates across the country with main focus on making prisoners useful citizens of the society after completion of their jail term. The Federal Ombudsman said this while chairing a high level meeting held… Continue reading Federal Ombudsman vows to improve conditions of jails inmates

KARACHI, Sep 06 (APP):Defence Day celebrations began with 21 gun salute Thursday morning soon followed by special prayers for martyrs of the nation and then the “Change of Guard” ceremony at the mausoleum of Quaid e Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah. A contingent of Asghar Khan Pakistan Airforce Academy (PAF) Academy cadets including five women took… Continue reading Defence Day celebrated in Karachi with fresh zeal