ISLAMABAD, July 23 (APP):Press Information Department (PID) has established well equipped “Election-2018 Media Centres” with internet, fax, and telephone connections for the facilitation of media during General Elections 2018 in Islamabad as well as its Regional Offices. The “Election-2018 Media Centre” at Islamabad will be connected to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for… Continue reading PID set-up Election-2018 media centres
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Pakistan strongly condemns suicide attack outside Kabul Airport
ISLAMABAD, Jul 23 (APP):Pakistan on Monday strongly condemned the terrorist attack at the Hamid Karzai International airport in Kabul resulting in loss of several innocent lives and injuring many others. “We express our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives and pray to Almighty… Continue reading Pakistan strongly condemns suicide attack outside Kabul Airport
Party songs, banners, flags showing political workers’ enthusiasm
LAHORE, Jul 23 (APP):Workers of almost all political parties are showing enthusiasm in favour of their leaders and parties by decorating their party offices and playing party songs on high volume. Party songs, which are a source of spreading party message among masses, are being played on loud-speakers installed on office premises and vehicles being… Continue reading Party songs, banners, flags showing political workers’ enthusiasm
Imran, Shehbaz, Bilawal contesting for more than two NA seats
ISLAMABAD, Jul 23 (APP):Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari are contesting the general election from more than two National Assembly constituencies. The PTI chief is in the field from five constituencies, including NA-35 (Bannu), NA-53 (Islamabad), NA-95 (Mianwali), NA-131… Continue reading Imran, Shehbaz, Bilawal contesting for more than two NA seats
305 females to contest election on general seats of NA
ISLAMABAD, Jul 23 (APP):As many as 305 female candidates will contest on general seats of National Assembly in the election scheduled to be held on July 25 (Wednesday). Forty-five political parties out of total 107 have awarded tickets to female candidates to fulfilling its legal obligation of allocating 5 percent seats to women under the… Continue reading 305 females to contest election on general seats of NA
Gandapur laid to rest in Kulachi
DI KHAN, July 23 (APP)::The funeral prayer of martyred PTI leader Sardar Ikramullah Khan Gandapur was offered at Kulachi tehsil here and later the deceased was buried at ancestral graveyard on Monday morning. The prayer was offered in the ground of Kulachi Degree College wherein large number of people and elders of the area… Continue reading Gandapur laid to rest in Kulachi
DG CAA gives permission to SAI to bring back over 300 passengers from China
ISLAMABAD, Jul 23 (APP):Director General (DG) of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has given special permission to Shaheen Air International (SAI) to bring over 300 passengers back to Pakistan from China. The permission to the SAI has been given on humanitarian basis, said a CAA spokesman in a statement on Monday.
Modi’s government burst atrocities on Kashmiris: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD, July 23 (APP):Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and candidate for National Assembly NA-54, Asad Umar said Prime Minister Narendar Modi’s government has burst unprecedented atrocities and tyrannies on innocent Kashmiris in the history. Addressing a gathering organized by President PTI Kashmir chapter, Barrister Sultan Mehmood, Asad Umar said that PTI chief Imran Khan had always… Continue reading Modi’s government burst atrocities on Kashmiris: Asad Umar
Polls on July 25 to be turning point in national history
KARACHI, Jul 23 (APP):Sindh Governor Muhammad Zubair Monday said that general election scheduled on July 25 would be a turning point in the history of the country. Talking to a delegation of local industrialists, headed by Mirza Ishtiaq Beg, he said people of the country who are much more politically conscious of their rights then… Continue reading Polls on July 25 to be turning point in national history
ECP establishes general election information centers
ISLAMABAD, July 23 (APP):Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has established general election information centers in its provincial, regional and district offices to facilitate the voters and general public. According to an official of ECP, the Commission has also placed the details of all these centers on its official website while it has also launched its… Continue reading ECP establishes general election information centers
Heavy rains thunderstorm triggered flash floods across Hazara division
ISLAMABAD, Jul 23 (APP):Heavy rains and thunderstorm during last twenty four hours triggered flash floods in many parts across Hazara Division damaging telecommunication system, Radio Pakistan reported Sunday. The flash flood hit Karakoram Highway at various places of Abbottabad and Mansehra. Several connecting roads in Galyat, Thandiani, Mansehra Battagram and Kaghan Valley have also been… Continue reading Heavy rains thunderstorm triggered flash floods across Hazara division
No compromise on fair, free elections: Yusuf
ISLAMABAD, Jul 23 (APP):Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Muhammad Yusuf Shaikh said the caretaker government will not compromise on holding of free, fair and transparent election. Talking to APP, the Minister said Caretaker Prime Minster Nasirul Mulk and his team are fully determined to conduct upcoming elections transparently. Replying to query regarding the security situation,… Continue reading No compromise on fair, free elections: Yusuf
ECP asked to make policy against misuse of public address system in electioneering
ISLAMABAD, July 23 (APP):There is dire need to bring reforms in the code of conduct for using public address system irrationally at every nook and cranny of the country for electioneering as noise pollution is affecting routine life general public. The Isloiites Monday demanded of the quarter concerned to ensure its judicious use of amplifier… Continue reading ECP asked to make policy against misuse of public address system in electioneering
All set to hold peaceful, transparent elections in KP
ISLAMABAD, Jul 23 (APP):In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) , all necessary arrangements have been finalized for holding general elections in a peaceful and transparent manner. A member of Provincial Election Commission Khushdil Khan talking to Radio Pakistan said that election materials have been sent to all the concerned districts. He said wheel chairs have also been… Continue reading All set to hold peaceful, transparent elections in KP
Makkah Road initiative eases pilgrims’ entry into Saudi Arabia
ISLAMABAD, Jul 23 (APP):Saudi Arabia recently launched the Makkah Road Initiative in Indonesia and Malaysia in order to facilitate the journey of pilgrims. The Kingdom will provide the service to pilgrims from any country “wishing to benefit from it”, the Center for International Communication (CIC) quoted Maj. Gen. Sulaiman Abdulaziz Al-Yahya, Director General of… Continue reading Makkah Road initiative eases pilgrims’ entry into Saudi Arabia
EU Chief Observer to visit polling stations in Islamabad on July 25
ISLAMABAD, Jul 23 (APP):The Chief Observer of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to Pakistan, Michael Gahler Member of European Parliament (MEP) here on July 25 will observe voting at polling stations in NA-53 and NA-54. Election Observation Mission will visit polling station NA-53 at F-6/2 Islamabad Model College for girls in… Continue reading EU Chief Observer to visit polling stations in Islamabad on July 25
Moderate to heavy falls likely to continue from 24 to 26 July
ISLAMABAD, July 23 (APP):National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in its monsoon 2018 daily situation Monday reported moderate to heavy falls at isolated places with one or two very heavy falls likely to continue from 24 to 26 July 2018 including Election Day. According to the report, significant rainfall has been recorded during last 24 hours… Continue reading Moderate to heavy falls likely to continue from 24 to 26 July
Even if all parties join hands, they cannot defeat PTI: Imran
KARACHI, Jul 22 (APP):Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan Sunday said even if all the political parties join hands, the PTI would still defeat them in the general election on July 25. Addressing a public rally at Bagh-e-Jinnah here, he urged masses that instead of focusing on candidates, they should vote for ideology. The… Continue reading Even if all parties join hands, they cannot defeat PTI: Imran
PML-N striving for democracy: Shehbaz
MULTAN, July 22 (APP)::Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif Sunday said the PML-N was striving for democracy in the country. Addressing a public meeting, he claimed that his party making efforts for the sanctity of vote and that was why the people would vote for it on July 25 on the basis of… Continue reading PML-N striving for democracy: Shehbaz
Bilawal appeals people to give his party majority mandate in general election
HYDERABAD, Jul 22 (APP):Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party’s Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Sunday appealed the masses to give his party the majority mandate so that the PPP could serve them. Speaking at rallies in Sehwan and Mehar, Bilawal said PPP was not competing in the elections against any political party or politician but against deprivation, poverty and… Continue reading Bilawal appeals people to give his party majority mandate in general election
