ALIPUR CHATHHA (WAZIRABAD), July 17 (APP)::Pakistan Muslim League-N President Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday claimed that people would again put the country on road to progress and development on July 25 by casting vote in the favour of PML-N. Addressing a public meeting in connection with election campaign here, he said his party executed a… Continue reading People to vote for PML-N on July 25: Shehbaz
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Dr Banuri stresses for protection of students’ rights
ISLAMABAD, Jul 17 (APP):Chairman Higher Education Commission (HEC) Dr Tariq Bnauri Tuesday said that the rights of students must be protected, as they are the primary stakeholders of higher education sector. Addressing a press conference here, he emphasized on steps to protect student rights in order to cater to the needs of next generations and… Continue reading Dr Banuri stresses for protection of students’ rights
FJWU, IPS sign MoU to focus research, training in area of public policy
RAWALPINDI, Jul 17 (APP):Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU) and Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) Islamabad signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) here on Tuesday to focus joint research and training in the area of public policy. Vice Chancellor (VC), FJWU, Prof. Dr. Samina Amin Qadir and Director General (DG), IPS, Khalid Rehman signed the MoU.… Continue reading FJWU, IPS sign MoU to focus research, training in area of public policy
Senate committee discuss matter of restrictions on media
ISLAMABAD, Jul 17 (APP):Senate Committee for Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage on Tuesday here discussed the matter regarding media concerns over restrictions being imposed on print and electronic media, referred by the House on July 12. Senator Faisal Javed chaired the committee meeting attended by Senator Moula Bux Chandio and Senator Rubina Khalid.… Continue reading Senate committee discuss matter of restrictions on media
TDAP to organize one-day mango show on Wednesday
ISLAMABAD, July 17 (APP):Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) will organize a one day “Mango Show” on Wednesday to introduce a wide range of king of fruits to dignitaries. Among others, the event is likely to be attended by ambassadors, diplomats and businessmen. Director TDAP, Muhammad Irfan told APP that Pakistan is one of the… Continue reading TDAP to organize one-day mango show on Wednesday
Voters’ turnout likely to increase as ratio surged by 23percent
ISLAMABAD, Jul 17 (APP):The turnout of voters in upcoming general election 2018 is likely to increase as the overall ratio of eligible voters has surged by 23 percent as compared to 2013 polls. According to an official of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), the ratio of registered voters had witnessed an upward trend as… Continue reading Voters’ turnout likely to increase as ratio surged by 23percent
Governor urges for awareness campaigns to attract tourism in country
KARACHI, Jul 17 (APP): Sindh Governor Mohammad Zubair Tuesday said that by attracting foreigners and local tourists the economy of the country could be boosted manifolds as Pakistan is blessed with the most beautiful and mesmerizing places on earth. Addressing an interactive session held in connection with Pakistan Travel Mart (PTM) 2018, scheduled to be… Continue reading Governor urges for awareness campaigns to attract tourism in country
EU’s chief election observer to visit Karachi, Lahore on July 18-20
ISLAMABAD, Jul 17 (APP):The Chief Observer of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to Pakistan Michael Gahler is due to visit Karachi and Lahore between July 18 and 20 to observe the election process, a statement from EU Pakistan said on Tuesday. Michael Gahler, who is the Member of the European Parliament from… Continue reading EU’s chief election observer to visit Karachi, Lahore on July 18-20
President AJK vows to spread the true teachings of Islam
MIRPUR (AJK), July 17 (APP): AJK President Sardar Masood Khan Tuesday reiterated the need to promote the true teachings of Islam and encourage learning of the Holy Qur’an, especially amongst our youth.“It is our religious duty to contribute to this noble cause”, he expressed while chairing the Board of Governors meeting of the AJK Tajweed… Continue reading President AJK vows to spread the true teachings of Islam
Affectees of Diamer Basha Dam request CJP for release of compensation
GILGIT, Jul 17 (APP):Affectees of Diamer Basha Dam met the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP)Justice Mian Saqib Nisar here Tuesday during his visit to Gilgit Baltistant. The affectees presented application to the Chief Justice of Pakistan that their land was acquired for construction of dam but they have not yet been awarded compensation and requested… Continue reading Affectees of Diamer Basha Dam request CJP for release of compensation
NA-59, most sensitive constituency in Rwp with 31 highly sensitive & seven sensitive PSs
RAWALPINDI, Jul 17 (APP):NA-59, Rawalpindi-III, is most sensitive constituency in Rawalpindi district having 31 highly sensitive and seven sensitive Polling Stations (PSs). NA-59 is the extensive constituency consisting of many areas falling in Rawalpindi tehsil including Adhwal, Banda, Bassali, Chakri, Gorakhpur, Sehal, Jarahi, Morgah, Topi, Lakhan-I, Lakhan-II, Kotha Kalan, Dhamial and Dhamman Syedan. Close contest… Continue reading NA-59, most sensitive constituency in Rwp with 31 highly sensitive & seven sensitive PSs
Bilawal pledges to provide basic amenities to people living in less developed areas
ISLAMABAD, Jul 17 (APP):Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Tuesday vowed to provide basic amenities to people living in less developed areas of the country. Addressing at different public gatherings here, he said the PPP after coming into power would provide houses to shelter-less people. He said a program for removing hunger… Continue reading Bilawal pledges to provide basic amenities to people living in less developed areas
Imran vows to provide basic amenities to suburb areas of Capital
ISLAMABAD, Jul 17 (APP):Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan on Tuesday vowed to provide basic amenities to people of Sohan. Talking to media persons during his visit to Sohan, he said former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi did nothing to address the issues of the people in the constituency. He said his visit to… Continue reading Imran vows to provide basic amenities to suburb areas of Capital
Maj Gen Moazzam Ejaz promoted as Lt Gen
ISLAMABAD, July 17 (APP):Major General Moazzam Ejaz has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Tuesday said.
Commonwealth mission to arrive on Wednesday to observe elections in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Jul 17 (APP):A Commonwealth Observer Group will arrive here Wednesday to observe the forthcoming general elections in Pakistan scheduled to be held on July 25. The Group led by Nigeria’s former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, comprises on eminent persons drawn from across the regions of the Commonwealth, with distinguished backgrounds in law,… Continue reading Commonwealth mission to arrive on Wednesday to observe elections in Pakistan
PML-N to make Pakistan developed country: Shehbaz
NOWSHERA VIRKAN, July 17 (APP)::Pakistan Muslim League-N President Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday claimed that after coming into power, his party would bring Pakistan at par with Turkey and Malaysia in terms of development. Addressing a public meeting here he claimed the PML-N during its last tenure ended load-shedding, constructed motorways and launched China Pakistan… Continue reading PML-N to make Pakistan developed country: Shehbaz
Fawad urges ECP to conduct free, fair elections
ISLAMABAD, Jul 17 (APP):Central Secretary Information Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) Fawad Choudhary Tuesday urged the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to play its constitutional role in conducting free and fair elections. “Holding free and fair elections is the constitutional responsibility of Election Commission of Pakistan and it is responsible to analyse the concerns… Continue reading Fawad urges ECP to conduct free, fair elections
Army to maintain law and order on election day: Ali Zafar
ISLAMABAD, Jul 17 (APP):Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Law Barrister Syed Ali Zafar Tuesday said the purpose of deploying army inside the polling stations was to maintain law and order and security of voters on the election day. Talking to a private news channel, he said the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) would… Continue reading Army to maintain law and order on election day: Ali Zafar
Bilawal lambasting politicians for exchanging harsh words against each other
ISLAMABAD, Jul 17 (APP):Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday criticised politicians for their exchange of harsh words against each other. “The low-level of politics was very dangerous for the future of our country,” Bilawal stated while addressing media here in the federal capital. Bilawal said, “If prominent leaders including Pakistan Tehrik… Continue reading Bilawal lambasting politicians for exchanging harsh words against each other
Zardari, Nawaz to return ‘looted’ money if PTI comes to power, claims Imran
KARACHI, Jul 17 (APP):Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan Tuesday claimed that Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Asif Ali Zardari and Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) Quaid Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Nawaz would have to return the allegedly embezzled national wealth to the exchequer if the PTI came to power. Both the leaders were also promoting… Continue reading Zardari, Nawaz to return ‘looted’ money if PTI comes to power, claims Imran
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