Caretaker Punjab CM visits Child Protection Bureau

LAHORE, Jun 16 (APP):Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Dr. Hassan Askari Rizvi visited Child Protection and Welfare Bureau here on Saturday and spent some time with children. He distributed eid gifts to the kids and also cut a cake on the occasion. The Caretaker Chief Minister lauded the services of the bureau for protection and welfare… Continue reading Caretaker Punjab CM visits Child Protection Bureau

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Pak-Afghan forces exchanges sweets at Torkham border

PESHAWAR, Jun 16 (APP):The forces of Pakistan and Afghanistan Saturday exchanged sweets and bouquets as a goodwill gesture at the Pak-Afghan border Torkham marking Eidul Fitr being observed in both the countries. The Commandant Khyber Rifles presented sweets and bouquets to Afghan Border Police on behalf of Commander 11 Corps and Inspector General Frontier Corps… Continue reading Pak-Afghan forces exchanges sweets at Torkham border

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122 dual-nationals file nomination papers

ISLAMABAD, June 16 (APP):As many as 122 candidates having dual nationality have filed nomination papers for provincial and national assemblies’ seats for the general election scheduled to be held on July 25. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) carried out verification of the credentials of some 19,880 candidates and found 122 of them as dual nationals.… Continue reading 122 dual-nationals file nomination papers

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CJP visits Fountain House

LAHORE, Jun 16 (APP):Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar visited Fountain House here on Saturday. During the visit, he distributed Eid gifts among the patients and inquired about the facilities available for the patients. Earlier, Fountain House Management Committee Chairman Dr. Muhammad Amjad Saqib and others welcomed the chief justice on his arrival.… Continue reading CJP visits Fountain House

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President offers Eid prayer in Karachi

APP46-16 KARACHI: June 16 - President Mamnoon Hussain offering dua after Eid-ul-Fitr prayer at State Guest House. APP

KARACHI, Jun 16 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Saturday offered the prayer of Eid ul Fitr at State Guest House here. The president prayed for peace, progress and prosperity of the country. Later, the president mixed up with the people and exchanged Eid greetings with them.

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Prime Minister offers Eid prayer at PM House

APP50-16 ISLAMABAD: June 16 - Prime Minister Justice (Retd.) Nasir-ul-Mulk offering Eid-ul-Fitr prayer at PM House. APP

ISLAMABAD, Jun 16 (APP):Prime Minister Justice (Retd) Nasir ul Mulk Saturday offered prayer of Eid ul Fitr in the mosque at Prime Minister’s House here. The prime minister along with other worshippers prayed for peace and prosperity of the country. After the prayer, he exchanged Eid greetings with the people.

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Pakistani community celebrates Eid ul Fitr in China

ISLAMABAD, Jun 16 (APP):The Pakistani community living here in the Chinese capital and other cities observed Eid-ul-Fitr on Saturday with the religious fervor and enthusiasm. Pakistan Ambassador to China, Masood Khalid, diplomats, officials, businessmen, teachers and students offered the Eid prayer at the mosque in Pakistan Embassy premises. About 10 thousands local Muslims, expatriates from… Continue reading Pakistani community celebrates Eid ul Fitr in China

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Governor urges to maintain unity, shares joy of eid with deserving

PESHAWAR, Jun 16 (APP): Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Engr. Iqbal Zafar Jhagra has appealed to the people to maintain unity in their ranks, uphold the spirit of brotherhood, be fully conscious to the situation in their surroundings, make the needy and deserving citizens especially those whose near and dear ones have sacrificed their precious lives for… Continue reading Governor urges to maintain unity, shares joy of eid with deserving

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PM terms Mullah Fazlullah’s death significant in fight against terrorism

ISLAMABAD, Jun 15 (APP):Prime Minister Justice (retired) Nasir ul Mulk Friday termed the death of Mullah Fazlullah of terrorist outfit Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a significant development in the fight against terrorism. The prime minister was talking to Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, who phoned him to confirm the death of Mullah Fazlullah who posed a threat… Continue reading PM terms Mullah Fazlullah’s death significant in fight against terrorism

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Afghan President calls COAS, shares news about Fazalullah’s killing

RAWALPINDI, June 15 (APP):Afghan President Ashraf Ghani Friday called Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa and shared news about the killing of Mullah Fazalullah of of terrorist outfit Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in a drone strike in Kunar province of Afghanistan. “Mullah Fazalullah was hiding inside Afghanistan since 2009. Killing of the TTP… Continue reading Afghan President calls COAS, shares news about Fazalullah’s killing

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PM expresses grief over loss of army officials in border attack

ISLAMABAD, Jun 15 (APP):Prime Minister Justice retired Nasir-ul-Mulk Friday expressed grief over the loss of three precious lives of Pakistan Army officials, who embraced martyrdom in Shawal, North Waziristan while repelling a terrorist attack on a border post from across the border. Strongly condemning the attack, the Prime Minister lauded the courage of the valiant… Continue reading PM expresses grief over loss of army officials in border attack

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CJCSC, Services Chiefs felicitate nation on Eid

RAWALPINDI, June 15 (APP):Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Zubair Mahmood Hayat and the three services chiefs of Pakistan Armed Forces Friday felicitated the nation on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr. According to a tweet of Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor, “the Armed Forces of Pakistan, CJCS… Continue reading CJCSC, Services Chiefs felicitate nation on Eid

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Eidul Fitr special blessing of Allah for Muslims: CM Rizvi

LAHORE, Jun 15 (APP):Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Dr Hasan Askari has congratulated the nation on the happy occasion of Eidul Fitr. The chief minister, in his message here Friday, said, “Eidul Fitr is a special blessing of Almighty Allah for the Muslims after the month-long prayers. The day brings the message of love, affection and… Continue reading Eidul Fitr special blessing of Allah for Muslims: CM Rizvi

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Zubair felicitates countrymen on Eid

KARACHI, Jun 15 (APP):Sindh Governor Muhammad Zubair has felicitated the countrymen on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. The governor, in his Eid message issued here Friday, said,” We should not forget the poor and needy people while celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr.” He said Eid-ul-Fitr was a reward from Almighty Allah for Muslims at the end of holy month… Continue reading Zubair felicitates countrymen on Eid

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3 soldiers martyred as army repulse cross Pak-Afghan border raids killing 5 terrorists

APP30-15 RAWALPINDI: June 15 – (File Photo) Pakistan army soldiers Havildar Iftikhar, resident of Sargodha, Sepoy Aftab from Chitral and Sepoy Usman resident of Gujrat embraced Shahadat after in terrorists from across the Pak Afghan border attack on Pakistan Army posts along Pak-Afghan Border in Shawal, North Waziristan Agency. APP

RAWALPINDI, June 15 (APP):Three army soldiers were martyred as the Pakistan Army repulsed cross-border attempts at its posts along Afghan border in North Waziristan Agency killing five terrorists Friday. According to an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release here, the terrorists from across the Pak Afghan border attempted multiple physical and fire raids on Pakistan… Continue reading 3 soldiers martyred as army repulse cross Pak-Afghan border raids killing 5 terrorists

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PM for adherence to spirit of compassion, harmony

ISLAMABAD, Jun 15 (APP):Prime Minister justice retired Nasirul Mulk has observed that the joyous occasion of Eid ul Fitr heralds completion of Ramazan ul Mubarak which further promotes the qualities of purity, self control, compassion and sacrifice. In a message on the occasion of Eid ul Fitr being celebrated on Saturday, he said for the… Continue reading PM for adherence to spirit of compassion, harmony

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Pak army wins int’l military drill competition in UK

RAWALPINDI, June 15 (APP):The Pakistan Army has won international military drill competition known as Pace Sticking Competition held at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, UK. According to an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release issued here Friday, the Pakistan team participated for the first time in the event. Pakistan Military Academy team represented Pakistan… Continue reading Pak army wins int’l military drill competition in UK

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Australian High Commissioner extends Eid greetings to Muslims

ISLAMABAD, Jun 15 (APP):Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Ms Margaret Adamson has extended warm greetings to Muslims in Pakistan, Australia and around the world on Eid ul-Fitr. “Eid ul-Fitr is a key celebration in the Islamic calendar, highlighting and renewing a commitment to compassion and generosity towards all fellow citizens and peoples of other countries,”… Continue reading Australian High Commissioner extends Eid greetings to Muslims

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Eid ul fitre an occasion to create spirit of harmony, togetherness among Muslim Umma: CM

PESHAWAR, Jun 15 (APP):Caretaker Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Justice Retd. Dost Muhammad Khan has felicitated the nation on the occasion of Eid ul Fitr adding that Eid ul Fitr is a occasion that create the spirit of collectiveness and togetherness amongst the Muslims Umma. Today we have to keep alive the same spirit and share… Continue reading Eid ul fitre an occasion to create spirit of harmony, togetherness among Muslim Umma: CM

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Islamic teachings can help reduce social injustices: President

ISLAMABAD, Jun 15 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain has said that following the teachings of Islam in true sense, can help reduce injustices in the society. In his message to nation on Eid ul Fitr, President Mamnoon said going through the spiritual experiences during the blessed month, gives a realization about the difficulties of weaker segments… Continue reading Islamic teachings can help reduce social injustices: President

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