CDA workers continue disposing of offals second day

  ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 (APP):Sanitation workers of THE Capital Development Authority (CDA) continued collection and disposal of offals, entrails AND other waste remains of sacrificial animals in Capital City on second day of Eidul Azha Thursday. During the special operation, workers of the Sanitation Directorate collected and disposed off offals, entrails and other waste material… Continue reading CDA workers continue disposing of offals second day

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Govt to take solid measures for uplift of tourism in Swat: CM

PESHAWAR, Aug 23 (APP):Chief Minister Khyber Pakthunkhwa, Mahmud Khan on Thursday said his government will take solid measures for uplift of tourism sector in picturesque Swat district as per the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan. Talking to media persons at his residence in Swat district, the Chief Minister said Prime Minister Imran Khan had… Continue reading Govt to take solid measures for uplift of tourism in Swat: CM

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Information Minister expresses grief and sorrow over demise of veteran Indian journalist Kuldeep Nayar

ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Ahmed Chaudhry on Thursday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the sad demise of veteran Indian journalist and author Kuldeep Nayar, who breathed his last in New Delhi. The Minister, in a statement, said that the deceased was a shining star of lofty journalistic traditions and… Continue reading Information Minister expresses grief and sorrow over demise of veteran Indian journalist Kuldeep Nayar

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Ehsan Mani calls on PM

ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP):Nominated member of Governing Board of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ehsan Mani on Wednesday called on Prime Minister Imran Khan and discussed with him matters regarding the PCB. Ehsan Mani informed the Prime Minister that he was making contacts with other members of the Governing Board of PCB and hoped that all… Continue reading Ehsan Mani calls on PM

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Saudi crown prince invites COAS for meeting, congrats on performing Hajj

RAWALPINDI, Aug 22 (APP):Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman has invited Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa for a meeting followed by the dinner at Mina the other day night. Saudi Crown Prince congratulated the COAS on performing Hajj. Both discussed wide ranging issues of mutual interest including regional security, an Inter… Continue reading Saudi crown prince invites COAS for meeting, congrats on performing Hajj

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No nation can progress without spirit of sacrifice: PM

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the spirit of sacrifice is of universal importance and no nation in the world can progress unless it demonstrates the spirit of sacrifice. “Observing the Sunnah of Hazrat Ibrahim requires us to exhibit the spirit of sacrifice in all fields of life. We have to… Continue reading No nation can progress without spirit of sacrifice: PM

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Fawad greets nation on Eidul Azha

  ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP):Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Ahmed Chaudhry on Wednesday felicitated nation on the occasion of Eidul Azha. The minister, in his message on the day, said it was the day when Allah Almighty showered His countless blessing upon the Muslim Ummah. “The day also reminds us of great personalities,… Continue reading Fawad greets nation on Eidul Azha

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All important steps to be taken to reduce Railways deficit: Rasheed

  ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP):Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed Wednesday said all important measures would be taken to reduce revenue deficit being faced by the Pakistan Railways (PR). Talking to media persons after offering Eidul Azha prayers here, he said it was unfortunate that half of the corruption cases being dealt with by the… Continue reading All important steps to be taken to reduce Railways deficit: Rasheed

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Qureshi justifies Alvi’s nomination for president

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MULTAN, Aug 22 (APP)::Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday said Dr Arif Alvi, who had been nominated by the Pakistan Threek-e-Insaf (PTI) for president, was a suitable person for the top slot. Dr Alvi, who hailed from a middle-class family, was an educated person and his role as a parliamentarian was known to everyone,… Continue reading Qureshi justifies Alvi’s nomination for president

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Australian envoy extends Eid greetings to Muslims

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP):Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Margaret Adamson, Wednesday extended greetings to the Muslims in Pakistan, Australia and around the world, who are celebrating Eidul Azha and performing the Hajj. “I wish to acknowledge the contribution made by Muslim Australians, including those of Pakistani origin, to Australia’s vibrant multicultural society. This includes more… Continue reading Australian envoy extends Eid greetings to Muslims

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PTI govt not to tolerate corruption: Buzdar

  LAHORE, Aug 22 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Khan Buzdar on Wednesday said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government would not tolerate corruption in any state institution. There would be an across the board accountability, he said while talking to media persons after offering Eidul Azha prayers here. He said reforms would be introduced in the… Continue reading PTI govt not to tolerate corruption: Buzdar

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KP govt committed for public welfare: CM

  ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP):Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Mehmood Khan Wednesday said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government was fully committed for public welfare works. Talking to a private news channel, he said meetings on the eve of Eidul Azha were arranged to review works of various departments performing duties on the first day of Eid… Continue reading KP govt committed for public welfare: CM

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Ellahi vows to improve Gujrat University affairs

  GUJRAT, Aug 22 (APP):Punjab Assembly Speaker Chaudhry Pervaiz Ellahi Wednesday said all-out efforts would be made to streamline the affairs of Gujrat University. Talking to media persons after offering Eidul Azha prayers here, he said the last government did not pay any attention to the university. He said there was need to focus on… Continue reading Ellahi vows to improve Gujrat University affairs

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President Mamnoon offers Eid prayer in Karachi

  KARACHI, Aug 22 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain Wednesday offered the prayer of Eidul Azha here at a mosque. The president joined the worshippers to pray for peace, progress and prosperity of the country. Later, he mixed up with the people and shared Eid greetings with them.

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Eidul Azha gives message of brotherhood, sacrifice: Senate chairman

  ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP):Senate Chairman Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani felicitated nation on the joyous occasion of Eidu Azha. In his special message on Eid, he said this festive event gave us message of brotherhood, sacrifice and taking care of others. “Muslims are taught to rejoice in the feeling of letting go of our own interests in… Continue reading Eidul Azha gives message of brotherhood, sacrifice: Senate chairman

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Self-sacrifice can help country get rid of political, economic problems: President

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  ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain Tuesday said the country could overcome political, social and economic problems being faced by it currently, by promoting the essence of self-sacrifice among the people. The president, in his message to the nation on the eve of Eidul Azha, said to make the world a cradle of peace… Continue reading Self-sacrifice can help country get rid of political, economic problems: President

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Foreign Minister felicitates nation at Eid

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  MULTAN, Aug 21 (APP)::Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi has felicitated the nation on Eidul Azha, urging them to celebrate it with religious zeal and zest. In a message to the nation, the foreign minister said Eidul Azha is the name of rendering sacrifices. He said, “We can relish Eid celebrations only when we… Continue reading Foreign Minister felicitates nation at Eid

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Eidul Azha gives lesson of altruism, sacrifice: Pervez Ellahi

  LAHORE, Aug 21 (APP):Acting Punjab Governor Chaudhry Pervez Ellahi Tuesday said Eidul Azha taught the lesson of altruism and sacrifice as well as complete submission before the will of Allah Almighty. The governor, in his Eid message, said the sacred day of Eid reminded the great sacrifice offered by Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) and his… Continue reading Eidul Azha gives lesson of altruism, sacrifice: Pervez Ellahi

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PM meets KP CM

ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan met Chief Minister Khyber Pakthunkhwa Mahmood Khan and former KPK Education Minister Atif Khan here on Tuesday. The meeting was followed by a parliamentary committee meeting to finalize names and portfolios for KPK Cabinet, a brief statement posted on PTI’s official twitter account said.

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Pak Armed Forces wish happy Eid to fellow Pakistanis

  RAWALPINDI, Aug 21 (APP):Armed Forces of Pakistan have wished a very happy Eid to fellow Pakistanis, according to a tweet of Director General of Inter Service Public Relations (ISPR), Major General Asif Ghafoor on Tuesday. “May Allah Almighty bless our motherland peace and prosperity”, the DG ISPR quoted Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General… Continue reading Pak Armed Forces wish happy Eid to fellow Pakistanis

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