Violation of code of conduct: ECP issues notice to Fazal-ur-Rehman, Ayaz Sadiq, Pervaiz Khattak

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  ISLAMABAD, Jul 19 (APP):Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday issued notices to the leader of Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, leader Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Pervaiz Khattak and Ameer Jamiat-e-Ulema Islam (JUI-F) Maulana Fazal-ur-Rehman in violation of code of conduct for political parties and asked them to appear before the commission on… Continue reading Violation of code of conduct: ECP issues notice to Fazal-ur-Rehman, Ayaz Sadiq, Pervaiz Khattak

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ECP authorizes power of magistrates to DROs and ROs

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  PESHAWAR, Jul 19 (APP):Election Commission of Pakistan authorized the District Retuning Officers and Retuning Officers to exercise powers of Magistrate of the First Class under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1989, with effect from July 12, 2018 and until the consolidation and announcement of official results. The aforesaid offices shall exercise the powers of… Continue reading ECP authorizes power of magistrates to DROs and ROs

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People of Punjab want third option: Bilawal

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  CHINIOT, July 19 (APP)::Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Thursday claimed that the people of Punjab wanted a third option as both the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) were engaged in personal fights. There was void in the province of Punjab which would be filled by the PPP,… Continue reading People of Punjab want third option: Bilawal

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PM directs strict measures to ensure safety, security of political leadership, people

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  LAHORE, July 19 (APP):Prime Minister Justice (Retd) Nasir-ul-Mulk Thursday directed the administration to ensure safety and security of political leadership and the public and called for a close liaison with political parties to ensure strict compliance of the Election Code of Conduct and the security protocols set for the General Election 2018. He was… Continue reading PM directs strict measures to ensure safety, security of political leadership, people

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India facing international pressure on UN’s human rights’ violation report: Speakers

  ISLAMABAD, July 19 (APP):Speakers at a seminar said that following the publication of the report of United Nations High Commission for Human Rights on violation of human rights in Held Kashmir, India was facing international pressure on this issue. They appreciated the report and said that India do not allow the UN watchdog by… Continue reading India facing international pressure on UN’s human rights’ violation report: Speakers

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KP CM establishes emergency control room

  PESHAWAR, Jul 19 (APP):Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa established an Emergency Control Room at Chief Minister’s Secretariat for the period from July 12 to July 27 till finalization of the General Election, 2018. The control room will coordinate all kinds of activities, information and emergencies, Officers, officials of CM’s Secretariat will perform duty round the… Continue reading KP CM establishes emergency control room

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Multanites to warm welcome Imran Khan tomorrow: Qureshi

  MULTAN, July 19 (APP)::Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi Thursday said the PTI was going to lay foundation of new Pakistan envisioned by Quaid-e-Azam and Allama Iqbal. He expressed these views while addressing a public meeting in NA-156 constituency here on Thursday. He said the journey of change had started and Multanies… Continue reading Multanites to warm welcome Imran Khan tomorrow: Qureshi

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Opening of ‘Free Balochistan Office’ in New Delhi reflects India’s hegemonic designs: FO

  ISLAMABAD, July 19 (APP):Foreign Office Thursday responding to reports of opening of ‘Free Balochistan Office’ in New Delhi said Indian interference in Pakistan was an established fact and indicated its hegemonic designs. “India needs to act as a responsible member of the international community and desist from such actions,” Foreign Office Spokesman Dr Muhammad… Continue reading Opening of ‘Free Balochistan Office’ in New Delhi reflects India’s hegemonic designs: FO

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MQM-P candidates rail against nulling permission for public meeting

  HYDERABAD, July 19 (APP):The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan’s candidates for the constituencies of National Assembly and Sindh Assembly in Hyderabad have criticized the cancellation of permission given to the party for holding a public meeting on July 19. Addressing a press conference at the Qila ground here on Thursday, Sabir Hussain Qaimkhani, Rashid Khilji and… Continue reading MQM-P candidates rail against nulling permission for public meeting

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Bahria varsity holds workshop on Maritime Education

  KARACHI, Jul 19 (APP):Vice Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Kaleem Shaukat on Thursday stressed the need to prepare for emerging job markets in maritime sector, while the country turns into a maritime hub. Addressing as chief guest at the concluding ceremony of a 2-day International Workshop on the topic “Maritime Education & Research”… Continue reading Bahria varsity holds workshop on Maritime Education

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Senate body expresses satisfaction over election security, other arrangements

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  ISLAMABAD, Jul 19 (APP):Senate Standing Committee on Interior on Thursday highly appreciated the security and other arrangements made by Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for conducting General Elections 2018. The committee met here at Parliament House under the chairmanship of Senator Rehman Malik, chairman of the committee. The meeting was attended by members of… Continue reading Senate body expresses satisfaction over election security, other arrangements

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PML-N promises to revive Karachi’s reputation as cleanest city

  KARACHI, Jul 19 (APP):Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) contender for NA-244 and former finance minister, Miftah Ismail here on Thursday promised that his party, once voted back to power, will get revived Karachi’s lost reputation as the cleanest city in the region. Addressing a corner meeting at Gulistan-e-Jauhar area, he said decision by his party… Continue reading PML-N promises to revive Karachi’s reputation as cleanest city

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Any action to sabotage electoral process not to be tolerated: Minister

  ISLAMABAD, Jul 19 (APP):Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Muhammad Yusuf Shaikh on Thursday said, elections should be held on time and any action or proposal that sabotage the process or postpone fair and free elections would not be accepted. He said the preparations of elections are going in full swing as evident from the… Continue reading Any action to sabotage electoral process not to be tolerated: Minister

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People to cast vote on performance basis: Miftah

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  ISLAMABAD, July 19 (APP):Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Dr Miftah Ismail Thursday urged the people to cast vote to those political parties who had served the country and masses during their tenures and it was manifesto of his party as well. The PML-N last government had worked for the development and prosperity of the… Continue reading People to cast vote on performance basis: Miftah

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CM orders early disposal of stagnant rainwater

  LAHORE, Jul 19 (APP):Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Dr Hasan Askari directed Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) and the district administration for early disposal of stagnant rainwater. In his order on Thursday, he said that relevant officials should personally supervise disposal of rainwater and every possible resources should be utilized for the purpose. He said… Continue reading CM orders early disposal of stagnant rainwater

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AJK terms HR violations in IOK highly deplorable

  MIRPUR (AJK), July 19 (APP)::AJK President Sardar Masood Khan has said that India is committing human rights violations in Indian Occupied Kashmir which is tantamount to war crimes and crimes against humanity. The President made these remarks while addressing the Kashmir Self-determination Conference organized by the Nazriya-e-Pakistan Trust in connection to Accession to Pakistan… Continue reading AJK terms HR violations in IOK highly deplorable

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ISPR caution citizens about fake threat alerts on social media

  RAWALPINDI, Jul 19 (APP):Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of Pakistan Army on Thursday cautioned citizens about the fake threat alerts, being circulated on the social media quoting it (ISPR). No such alerts are issued by ISPR. Such propaganda is an attempt to create confusion and harassment, said a statement issued here by… Continue reading ISPR caution citizens about fake threat alerts on social media

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Social media, blogging help shape political opinion

  ISLAMABAD, Jul 19 (APP):The social media expedites political campaigns of contesting candidates with easy access and least expenses to approach and convince their potential voters. The social media not only helps political parties to disseminate their manifesto messages on social issues besides creating political awareness abound them on economical and political progress of the… Continue reading Social media, blogging help shape political opinion

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Most women voters of NA258 likely to not cast their votes : Nasar

  ISLAMABAD, Jul 19 (APP):Most of the women voters of conservative Loralai-cum-Musakhel-cum Ziarat-cum-Duki districts are likely to miss their right to franchise due to various reasons including 310 combined polling stations from out of 393 in the constituency of NA 258. According to a candidate of the constituency and former minsiter Sardar Yaqub Nasar, the… Continue reading Most women voters of NA258 likely to not cast their votes : Nasar

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UN report on human right violation in Kashmir exposes Indian atrocities in IoK

  ISLAMABAD, Jul 19 (APP):Minister for Kashmir Affairs Ms Roshan Khursheed Bharucha Thursday said that the United Nation report on human right violations in Kashmir have exposed Indian atrocities in the Indian occupied Kashmir. Addressing a Round Table Conference, organized by All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) to commemorate Kashmir Accession to Pakistan Day, she said… Continue reading UN report on human right violation in Kashmir exposes Indian atrocities in IoK

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