Heavy rains thunderstorm triggered flash floods across Hazara division

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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

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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

APP43-22 MULTAN: July 22 PML-N President Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif addressing a public meeting during election campaign 2018. APP photo by Safdar Abbas

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

PML-N’s popularity increasing, claims Shehbaz

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ISLAMABAD, Jul 22 (APP):Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif Sunday claimed that his party would win the general election on July 25 and form governments both at the Center and the Punjab. His claim was based on the support and affiliation of the people with the PML-N which they were showing by attending… Continue reading PML-N’s popularity increasing, claims Shehbaz

Benazir’s mission to be completed, pledges Bilawal

ISLAMABAD, Jul 22 (APP):Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Sunday said he would complete the mission, promises and pledges of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto with nation. Lauding the response of public during his election campaign throughout the country, he said people had warmly welcomed him. Talking to PTV, he said PPP’s election… Continue reading Benazir’s mission to be completed, pledges Bilawal

PTI chief assures of making business friendly policies, institutional reforms if voted to power

KARACHI, Jul 22 (APP):Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan Sunday assured the business community that he would formulate short and long-term business friendly policies with institutional reforms, if voted to power on July 25. He said he was there to convey a message that after the success of PTI in the election, he and… Continue reading PTI chief assures of making business friendly policies, institutional reforms if voted to power

Caretaker CM inaugurates Institute of Cardiology Wazirabad

APP29-22 LAHORE: July 22 Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Dr. Hassan Askari offering dua after inaugurating Wazirabad Institute of Cardiology. APP

LAHORE, Jul 22 (APP):Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Dr Hasan Askari Sunday inaugurated the Wazirabad Institute of Cardiology. After inauguration, he visited the institute and inspected its different sections. He also met with patients and inquired about their health. The institute will facilitate patients from six districts of the division with the latest medical treatments.… Continue reading Caretaker CM inaugurates Institute of Cardiology Wazirabad

PN Ship Aslat calls on Her Majesty Naval Base Portsmouth

ISLAMABAD, Jul 22 (APP):Pakistan Navy ship Aslat with embarked Z9EC Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) helicopter called on Her Majesty Naval Base Portsmouth, United Kingdom, third Port of its overseas deployment to Mediterranean and European countries. The ongoing overseas deployment is aimed to strengthen friendly ties with Mediterranean and European countries through naval diplomacy, thus contributing… Continue reading PN Ship Aslat calls on Her Majesty Naval Base Portsmouth

Bilawal says his campaign debunked myth about PPP’s public support in Punjab

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HYDERABAD, Jul 22 (APP):Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Sunday claimed that the welcome received by him during the election campaign in Punjab had debunked the myth created by the media that the party had lost public support in the province. The people of Punjab, especially the youth, craved the progressive, democratic and… Continue reading Bilawal says his campaign debunked myth about PPP’s public support in Punjab

SC constitutionally obliged to protect people’s basic rights: CJP

APP41-22 KARACHI: July 22 - Chief Justice of Pakistan Mr. Justice Mian Saqib Nisar addressing during ceremony of Sewerage Water Treatment Plant (TP-III). APP

KARACHI, Jul 22 (APP):Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar Sunday said the Supreme Court was constitutionally obliged to safeguard the people’s basic rights. The provision of fundamental rights to the people and help in resolving problems faced by them at the grassroots levels was a major responsibility of the Supreme Court, he said… Continue reading SC constitutionally obliged to protect people’s basic rights: CJP

Election campaign to end at midnight between July 23, 24: ECP

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ISLAMABAD, July 22 (APP):Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has said the election campaign for general election 2018 on electronic and print media would come to an end throughout the country with effect from the midnight falling between July 23 and 24. According to an ECP official, electronic and print media would also avoid telecasting… Continue reading Election campaign to end at midnight between July 23, 24: ECP

AML chief announces to challenge ECP decision in LHC

RAWALPINDI, Jul 22 (APP):Chief of Awami Muslim League Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed Sunday announced that he would challenge the Election Commission of Pakistan decision of deferment of NA-60 election in the Lahore High Court. Addressing a press conference here, he said postponement of election was unconstitutional and illegal as ECP did not postpone the election… Continue reading AML chief announces to challenge ECP decision in LHC

President directs for security of candidates, public during electioneering