ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP):Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Friday published the name of Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan as candidate returned to the National Assembly as a result of General Election, 2018 from the constituency NA-53 Islamabad-II. According to ECP, the notification has been issued in pursuance of sub-section (1) of Section 98… Continue reading ECP declares PTI chief as returned candidate to NA-53
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PTV, ATV to telecast marathon transmission on Independence Day, APP to makes arrangements to cover celebrations
ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP):Ministry of Information Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage has made elaborate arrangements to commemorate the Independence Day with national zeal, fervor.Pakistan Television Corporation, and ATV, run by Shalimar Recording Company would run special marathon transmission on the day while Associated Press of Pakistan has made elaborate arrangements for the coverage of… Continue reading PTV, ATV to telecast marathon transmission on Independence Day, APP to makes arrangements to cover celebrations
PTVC rejects news about PIA payment
ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP):Pakistan Television Corporation (PTVC) on Friday rejected a news aired by a private news channel that the PTVC owed Rs 2.8 million to Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on account of 96 tickets provided to those artists who attended the National Icon Gala held at the Pak-China Center here on May 15. “It… Continue reading PTVC rejects news about PIA payment
Facilitation counter established to guide MNAs elect
ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP):The National Assembly Secretariat has established a facilitation counter in the committee room no 2 to facilitate and guide the newly elected members of National Assembly. The facilitation counters would remain open from 10am to 5pm. The pictures of MNAs elect would be taken there, besides issuing them membership cards and providing… Continue reading Facilitation counter established to guide MNAs elect
Breach of ballot secrecy: ECP accepts Imran Khan’s apology
ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Friday accepted the apology tendered by Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan over violating the electoral code of conduct by breaching secrecy of ballot during General Election 2018 on polling day. The electoral body also decided issuing PTI’s chief’s victory notification from National Assembly constituency… Continue reading Breach of ballot secrecy: ECP accepts Imran Khan’s apology
7,200 saplings planted under QAU’s “Save the Mother Earth” campaign
ISLAMABAD, August 10 (APP):The staff and students of Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) have planted 7,200 saplings in the first phase of “Save the Mother Earth” tree plantation drive, which concluded here Friday. Talking to APP, Dr Sadia Sulaiman, Director Area Study Centre said she has initiated tree plantation campaign (July-August 2018) in QAU and first… Continue reading 7,200 saplings planted under QAU’s “Save the Mother Earth” campaign
Special seats’ allotment notification on August 11: ECP
ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP):Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday said that the notification of allotment of special seats to the political parties will be issued on August 11. According to an official of ECP, the commission had already issued notification of returned candidates and under article 51 (d) of the constitution, independent candidates… Continue reading Special seats’ allotment notification on August 11: ECP
PTI nominates Ch. Sarwar as Governor Punjab
ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP):Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has nominated party leader Asad Qaiser as Speaker of the National Assembly and Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar as Governor of Punjab. PTI Vice President Shah Mahmood Qureshi briefed the reporters on Friday about the Party’s nominations for the posts of NA Speaker and Punjab Governor. “We have clear majority… Continue reading PTI nominates Ch. Sarwar as Governor Punjab
Minister Anjum Nisar discusses economic issues with Dr Askari
LAHORE, Aug 10 (APP):Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Dr Hasan Askari Friday said trade, commerce and investment sectors are interlinked and their durable development and promotion is the basis of strong national economy. He expressed these views while talking to provincial minister for industry, trade and investment and mines Anjum Nisar, who called on him here… Continue reading Minister Anjum Nisar discusses economic issues with Dr Askari
Fortification assessment coverage toolkit survey launched
ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP):Ministry of Planning Development and Reform with the support of Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) and Oxford Policy Management on Friday launched Fortification Assessment Coverage Toolkit (FACT) Survey 2018. This survey was undertaken to determine the coverage and likely contribution of fortified foods to micro-nutrient intake among women of reproductive age… Continue reading Fortification assessment coverage toolkit survey launched
Will work alongside opposition: NA Speaker nominee
ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP):Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s National Assembly Speaker nominee Asad Qaiser said Friday that when the new government is formed then he would try to take everyone along, apart from performing his duty well. Talking to a private news channel, Qaiser said that he would strive to create a conducive environment in which everyone will… Continue reading Will work alongside opposition: NA Speaker nominee
First death anniversary of Dr. Ruth Pfau today
ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP):Pakistan is observing the first death anniversary of Dr Ruth Pfau, a German doctor and nun today, who dedicated her life to eradicating leprosy in the country, reported a private news channel. Dr Pfau, who was hailed as the Mother Teresa of Pakistan, passed away on August 10, 2017 at a hospital… Continue reading First death anniversary of Dr. Ruth Pfau today
Pakistan embassies, missions abroad plan to celebrate independence day with traditional zeal
ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP):The Pakistan embassies, missions abroad have finalized their plans to celebrate independence day abroad aiming to portray the positive and soft image of Pakistan. According to an official document, the External Publicity Wing, Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and Literary Heritage is dispatching publicity material, including books and CDs to celebrate Independence Day.… Continue reading Pakistan embassies, missions abroad plan to celebrate independence day with traditional zeal
AJK President seeks scheduled bank status for Bank of AJK
MIRPUR (AJK), August 10 (APP)::President of Azad Jammu Kashmir Sardar Masood Khan has sought State Bank of Pakistan’s due assistance and action for giving the Bank of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (BAJK) the status of a scheduled bank. The AJK President took up the matter with Governor State Bank of Pakistan Tariq Bajwa who… Continue reading AJK President seeks scheduled bank status for Bank of AJK
Lt Gen Javed Mehmood Bukhari appointed as Corps Commander Bahawalpur
RAWALPINDI, Aug 10 (APP):Lieutenant General Javed Mahmood Bukhari has been appointed Commander Bahawalpur Corps, said a statement issued here on Friday by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of Pakistan Army.
PTI to develop consensus on all issues: Shafqat Mehmood
ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP):Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and newly elected Member of National Assembly (MNA) Shafqat Mehmood Friday said that PTI would develop consensus over all the matters of national importance and also engage the opposition parties in this connection. Talking to a private news channel, he said PTI was united under the leadership… Continue reading PTI to develop consensus on all issues: Shafqat Mehmood
Yusuf laments negligence of NFE training; appreciates establishment of first NTI
ISLAMABAD, August 10 (APP):Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Muhammad Yusuf Sheikh Friday said National Commission for Human Development (NCHD) should be declared as primary and sole agency of Non-formal education (NFE). The Federal Minister on his maiden visit to National Training Institute (NTI) of NCHD, here on Friday appreciated the establishment of NTI and… Continue reading Yusuf laments negligence of NFE training; appreciates establishment of first NTI
Meeting of the Houbara Bustard and Migratory Birds Endowment Fund Board
ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP):Federal Minister for Climate Change Muhammad Yousaf Sheikh chaired the meeting of Houbara Bustard and Migratory Birds Endowment Fund Board meeting held at Ministry of Climate Change here on Friday. All participants confirmed the minutes of previous meeting and endorsed draft Accounting procedure for Endowment fund. The participants also discussed process… Continue reading Meeting of the Houbara Bustard and Migratory Birds Endowment Fund Board
SC issues show cause notice to Aamir Liaqat in hate speech case
ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP): Supreme Court on Friday issued a show cause notice to Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) MNA, Dr. Aamir Liaquat Husain, in hate speech case. A three-member bench, headed by chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar, heard a plea moved by a private TV channel against the PTI leader. Chief Justice remarked that “such people,… Continue reading SC issues show cause notice to Aamir Liaqat in hate speech case
Islam teaches protection of religious minorities: Hasan Askari
LAHORE, Aug 10 (APP):Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Dr Hasan Askari Friday said every state is responsible to provide fundamental rights to its minorities besides ensuring protection of their life and property. In his message issued here in connection with observance of the national day of minorities, the Caretaker CM said that services rendered by… Continue reading Islam teaches protection of religious minorities: Hasan Askari
- NHA restores most roads across the country after heavy rains
- Pakistan committed to ensure safety of foreign nationals: FO
- Oil tanker catches fire in Islamabad’s Blue Area
- Leghari seeks KP Govt’s cooperation in anti-power theft campaign
- Police official inspect a dead body of a suspected attacker at the site of suicide attack on a convoy of foreign nationals in the Landhi area.
