PM visits embassy to condole five Chinese nationals’ killing; assures high-level probe

ISLAMABAD, Mar 26 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday visited the Chinese embassy here to convey condolence over the killing of five Chinese nationals in a terrorist attack in Bisham, and assured a swift and high-level probe into the incident. The prime minister, in an interaction with the Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong sympathised with… Continue reading PM visits embassy to condole five Chinese nationals’ killing; assures high-level probe

President strongly condemns attack on Chinese nationals

ISLAMABAD, March 25 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday strongly condemned an attack on the Chinese nationals in Bisham and expressed his deep grief and sorrow over casualties. The president also conveyed his condolences to the bereaved Chinese families and the Government of China, President Secretariat Press Wing said in a press release. The… Continue reading President strongly condemns attack on Chinese nationals

Sarfraz Bugti inaugurates cleanliness drive in Quetta

QUETTA, Mar 26 (APP):Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti on Tuesday inaugurated the cleanliness drive initiated in Quetta to dispose and collect garbage through heavy machinery provided by PDMA to the Quetta Metropolitan Corporation (QMC). He said the corporation would collect waste through heavy machinery as the city produced around 1.5 million tons of… Continue reading Sarfraz Bugti inaugurates cleanliness drive in Quetta

ECP reserves judgment on appeals against oath to KP reserved seat MPs

ISLAMABAD, Mar 26 (APP):The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) reserved its verdict on a plea of not administrating the oath to the newly elected members on the reserved seats in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assembly. A five-member bench headed by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja, including members Nisar Ahmed Durrani, Shah Muhammad Jatoi, Babar… Continue reading ECP reserves judgment on appeals against oath to KP reserved seat MPs

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Pakistan showcase its tourism potential at MATTA, Malaysia tourism fair 2024

ISLAMABAD, March 26 (APP):Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC), in collaboration with five private tour operator companies, proudly represented Pakistan and showcased its tourism potential at the MATTA, Malaysia Tourism Fair 2024.             The Pakistan pavilion at MATTA was inaugurated by the High Commissioner of Pakistan in Malaysia, Syed Ahsan Raza… Continue reading Pakistan showcase its tourism potential at MATTA, Malaysia tourism fair 2024

AIOU inks MoU with Takmil to enroll out-of-school children

ISLAMABAD, Mar 26 (APP):Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Takmil – Teach A Kid Make Individual Life, regarding cooperation and facilitation to bring out-of-school children into the education network. Dean, Faculty of Education, Prof Dr Fazal ur Rahman and Director, Coordination and Follow-up, Prof Dr Syed Amir Shah represented… Continue reading AIOU inks MoU with Takmil to enroll out-of-school children

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LESCO detects 378 power pilferers in 24 hours

LAHORE, Mar 26 (APP):Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has detected a total of 378 connections from where the customers were pilfering electricity in all its circles of five districts (Lahore, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Kasur and Okara) on the 194th day of grand anti-power theft campaign. The LESCO spokesman told media here Tuesday that the company… Continue reading LESCO detects 378 power pilferers in 24 hours

Rupee gains 5 paisa against dollar

ISLAMABAD, Mar 26 (APP):Pakistani Rupee on Tuesday gained 05 paisa against the US dollar in the interbank trading and closed at Rs278.07 against the previous day’s closing of Rs278.12. However, according to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of the dollar in the open market stood at Rs278.5 and Rs281.25,… Continue reading Rupee gains 5 paisa against dollar

Civic society demands zero-tolerance policy against kite-flying in ICT

ISLAMABAD, March 26 (APP):The residents of Islamabad are demanding swift action against kite-flying in the Federal Capital in the wake of a tragic incident in Faisalabad, where a young man lost his life due to kite string.              The recent outcry stems from growing concerns about the dangers posed by… Continue reading Civic society demands zero-tolerance policy against kite-flying in ICT

President, PM resolve to steer country out of prevailing challenges

ISLAMABAD, Mar 26 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday met with President Asif Ali Zardari wherein they expressed their resolve to steer the country out of prevailing challenges. In the meeting, they discussed the country’s overall political and economic situation, a President House press release said. The meeting also featured the deliberations on the… Continue reading President, PM resolve to steer country out of prevailing challenges

PM announces significant incentives for highest tax payers

ISLAMABAD, March 25 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday while terming the highest tax payers as ‘heroes of the nation’ announced significant incentives including issuance of blue passport to them and conferring of Pakistan Honour Cards and honourary title of ambassadors of the country upon them. Addressing a ‘Tax Excellence Awards’ ceremony held… Continue reading PM announces significant incentives for highest tax payers

PM for instant implementation of UNSC resolution on Gaza

ISLAMABAD, Mar 26 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday hailed the UN Security Council’s resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza and called for its immediate implementation to bring an end to the Israeli forces’ barbarism against the Palestinians. The prime minister, addressing the Tax Excellence Award distribution ceremony here, said enforcement of the resolution… Continue reading PM for instant implementation of UNSC resolution on Gaza

Food chains offering special iftar buffets to attract customers

ISLAMABAD, Mar 26 (APP):Several food outlets in capital city are offering mouth-watering iftar menus and buffets ranging from Rs 6,000 to Rs 2,000 per head during the holy month of Ramazan. The majority families prefer breaking fast at home. However, most of the fast food chains attempt to attract customers during Ramazan by offering special… Continue reading Food chains offering special iftar buffets to attract customers

Rain-wind/thunderstorm expected across country from March 27-31:PMD

ISLAMABAD, Mar 26 (APP): Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain with wind/thunderstorms in various parts of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, Balochistan, Kashmir, and Gilgit Baltistan from March 27 to March 31. The rain would be the result of a westerly wave entering the western parts of the country on March 27, likely to grip… Continue reading Rain-wind/thunderstorm expected across country from March 27-31:PMD

President lauds valour of security forces to foil Turbat terror attack

ISLAMABAD, Mar 26 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday lauded the security forces for their successful operation to foil a terrorist attack at the Naval Base in Turbat. The president, in a statement, said that timely and effective action by the security forces to thwart the attack was appreciable. He also lauded the valour… Continue reading President lauds valour of security forces to foil Turbat terror attack

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