LAHORE, Jun 11 (APP):Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Hasan Askari Rizvi has said that purpose of celebrating the World Day Against Child Labour is to sensitize the general public about the harsh impacts of child labour on the future of children. In his message issued here Monday, Rizvi said, “We have to make a commitment today… Continue reading Caretaker CM’s message on World Day Against Child Labour
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Six-member interim Punjab cabinet sworn in
LAHORE, Jun 11 (APP):A six-member caretaker Punjab cabinet comprising Ahmed Waqas Riaz, Syed Zia Haider Rizvi, Anjum Nisar, Dr Jawad Sajid Khan, Shaukat Javaid and Zafar Mahmood took oath during a ceremony at the Governor’s House on Monday. Punjab Governor Malik Muhammad Rafique Rajwana administered the oath to the newly-inducted caretaker cabinet. The ceremony was… Continue reading Six-member interim Punjab cabinet sworn in
Ali Zafar discusses water situation, challenges with experts
ISLAMABAD, June 11 (APP):Minister for Water Resources Syed Ali Zafar Monday held a meeting with water experts of the Ministry of Water Resources, which was also attended by professionals from Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) and National University of Science and Technology (NUST). The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the overall water… Continue reading Ali Zafar discusses water situation, challenges with experts
An artist compiling Holy Quran with wheat straw
MULTAN, June 11, (APP)::Allah Dittah Khanpuri, a tailor by profession, intends to compile the Holy Quran with wheat straw by pasting it with glue on silky cloth in a unique manner and way. Currently, he has been composing first para of the Holy Quran for the last 3 months and hopes to accomplish the Holy… Continue reading An artist compiling Holy Quran with wheat straw
Sanjrani hosts Iftar-reception for caretaker cabinet, CMs, governors
ISLAMABAD, Jun 10 (APP):Acting President Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani Sunday hosted an Iftar dinner for members of the caretaker federal cabinet, chief ministers and governors. On the occasion, the participants discussed and exchanged views on the upcoming general election, administrative matters and confronted challenges, a press release said. The acting president said the commencement of election process… Continue reading Sanjrani hosts Iftar-reception for caretaker cabinet, CMs, governors
Caretaker govt vigilant to provide level playing field to all parties: Askari
LAHORE, Jun 10 (APP):Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Hassan Askari Rizvi on Sunday said the interim government was vigilant to deliver its national responsibility for free and fair elections and would provide equal opportunities to all political parties. He said the administration would carry out its duty impartiality across the province and would perform within the… Continue reading Caretaker govt vigilant to provide level playing field to all parties: Askari
SC gives accountability court one more month to decide Sharif’s cases
LAHORE, Jun 10 (APP):The Supreme Court on Sunday gave one-month extension to accountability court of Islamabad for deciding the three references against former prime minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and his family members. The two-member bench, headed by Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar, passed the orders while hearing an application, filed by the judge accountability court… Continue reading SC gives accountability court one more month to decide Sharif’s cases
Tashkand-Islamabad need to sign agreement to promote tourism:Ambassador
ISLAMABAD, Jun 10 (APP):People of Uzbekistan wanted to visit the historical, religious and tourist places in Pakistan and for that, there was need to have agreement between Tashkand and Islamabad. “We want to have agreement between Tashkand and Islamabad to achieve this objective,” Uzbek Ambassador to Pakistan, Furqat Siddiqov said while talking to a news… Continue reading Tashkand-Islamabad need to sign agreement to promote tourism:Ambassador
An artist compiling Holy Quran with wheat straw
MULTAN, June 10, (APP): Allah Dittah Khanpuri, a tailor by profession, intends to compile the Holy Quran with wheat straw by pasting it with glue on silky cloth in a unique manner and way. Currently, he has been composing first para of the Holy Quran for the last 3 months and hopes to accomplish the… Continue reading An artist compiling Holy Quran with wheat straw
Pak Army cadet Mahad Ijaz wins shooting competition in Germany
RAWALPINDI , Jun 11 (APP):Pakistan Army cadet Mahad Ijaz won shooting competition, held at Germany on Sunday, setting a new record. According to a statement issued here by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), as many as 45 countries participated in the event. Cadet Mahad Ijaz has been declared the Best Shooter “König Bundessprachenamt 2018” (King of… Continue reading Pak Army cadet Mahad Ijaz wins shooting competition in Germany
June 11 last date for filing nomination papers
ISLAMABAD, Jun 10 (APP):Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has fixed June 11 (Monday) as last date to file nomination papers for upcoming general election, scheduled to be held on July 25. Nomination papers for reserved seats of women and non-Muslims can also be filed by the same date. Meanwhile, Election Commission as well as District… Continue reading June 11 last date for filing nomination papers
Maryam Nawaz files nomination papers for NA-127
LAHORE, Jun 10 (APP):PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Sunday filed nomination papers to contest her first election from National Assembly seat NA-127. Maryam Nawaz, daughter of former premier Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, submitted the nomination papers through a representative. NA-127 consists of Baghbanpura, Kot Khawaja Saeed, China Scheme, Mehmood Booti, UET, Pakistan Mint, Singhpura and… Continue reading Maryam Nawaz files nomination papers for NA-127
PML-N largest, popular political party of country,claims Marriyum Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD, Jun 10 (APP):Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb Sunday said the PML-N was largest and most popular political party of the country. Talking to a private news channel, she said the opposition parties had been wishing for a long time to see the party broken but there was no such thing as… Continue reading PML-N largest, popular political party of country,claims Marriyum Aurangzeb
Private schools play dirty tricks to get controversial fee paid by all
ISLAMABAD, Jun 10 (APP):A number of city’s private schools, mocking Islamabad High Court’s instructions,have come up with a new modus operandi of delaying results time and again to compel parents to deposit controversial summer vacation fee. A large number of parents, who have even deposited fee, expressing their concern over school managements’, “immoral act” of… Continue reading Private schools play dirty tricks to get controversial fee paid by all
Javed Hashmi decides not to contest general elections
MULTAN, June 10 (APP)::Senior leader Pakistan Muslim League-N Makhdoom Javed Hashmi said on Sunday that he would not contest general election. Talking to the media, he said that there were some political differences in the constituency and he decided not to contest election. He, however, added that he would strive hard for the success of… Continue reading Javed Hashmi decides not to contest general elections
High Commissioner Sohail Mahmood hosts traditional Iftar in New Delhi
ISLAMABAD, Jun 9 (APP):Pakistan’s High Commissioner to India Sohail Mahmood hosted the traditional Iftar at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi on Friday. The guests included people from all walks of life — including political figures, community leaders, Sajjadah Nasheens of several holy shrines in India, senior representatives of Kashmiri parties, academics, writers, journalists,… Continue reading High Commissioner Sohail Mahmood hosts traditional Iftar in New Delhi
Caretaker Chief Minister Hasan Askari Rizvi visits Iqbal’s tomb
LAHORE, Jun 09 (APP):Punjab Caretaker Minister Prof Dr Hasan Askari Rizvi on Saturday visited the mausoleum of national poet Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal. He laid a wreath on the grave, offered Fateha and also recorded his impression in the visitor’s book. He prayed for development, progress and solidarity of the country. Talking to media representatives… Continue reading Caretaker Chief Minister Hasan Askari Rizvi visits Iqbal’s tomb
President grieved over death of Palijo
ISLAMABAD, June 9 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain Saturday expressed his condolence on the death of veteran politician Rasool Bux Palijo. He prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and expressed his sympathies with the bereaved family, a press release said. He noted that late Palijo was a high spirited politician with ideals and his… Continue reading President grieved over death of Palijo
PM’s Interest Free loan Scheme to facilitate 1, 48,800 beneficiaries in 2018-19
ISLAMABAD, June 9 (APP):Prime Minister’s Interest Free Loan Scheme will facilitate around 1, 48,800 beneficiaries in the year 2018-19 with the allocated budget of Rs3.500 billion. According to an official source, Prime Minister’s Youth Business Loan Scheme will benefit 3800 youth with an allocation of Rs3.700 billion in the same year. While Prime Minister’s Youth… Continue reading PM’s Interest Free loan Scheme to facilitate 1, 48,800 beneficiaries in 2018-19
Pakistan Navy rescue Iranian Fishermen from Sunken Dhow at Open Sea
ISLAMABAD, Jun 9 (APP):Pakistan Navy Sea King helicopters successfully rescued crew members of Sunken Iranian Dhow in North Arabian Sea (NAS). Upon receipt of information about distressed Dhow (AL RAMANI) bearing flag of Islamic Republic of Iran, 11 x crew members (Fishermen) onboard, Pakistan Navy promptly responded and launched search and rescue operation, said a… Continue reading Pakistan Navy rescue Iranian Fishermen from Sunken Dhow at Open Sea