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Modern irrigation system imperative to deal with water scarcity: UAF VC

FAISALABAD, Apr 25 (APP): University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) Vice Chancellor (VC) Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan said on Thursday that with the passage of time, the issue of water scarcity had aggravated in the country, and Pakistan would have to adopt alternative modern irrigation systems to overcome water scarcity. Addressing the international conference, titled… Continue reading Modern irrigation system imperative to deal with water scarcity: UAF VC

Three new bills introduced in Senate

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): As many as three government bills including the Election (Amendment) Bill, 2024, the Motion Pictures (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and the Establishment of Special Court (Overseas Pakistanis Property) Bill, 2023 were introduced in the Senate on Thursday. Minister for Foreign Affairs Mohammad Ishaq Dar on behalf of Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Minister… Continue reading Three new bills introduced in Senate

Parliament committed to resolve public issues on priority basis: Ghulam Mustafa

ISLAMABAD, April 25 (APP): Deputy Speaker National Assembly Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah on Thursday said that Parliament of Pakistan is committed to resolve public issues on priority basis. During meeting with Political Counselor British High Commission, Ms. Zoe Ware who called on him at Parliament House Islamabad, he said that Pakistan values its ties with… Continue reading Parliament committed to resolve public issues on priority basis: Ghulam Mustafa

ATC grants interim bail to Azam Swati in 6 cases of May-9 riots

LAHORE, Apr 25 (APP): An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Thursday granted interim bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Azam Khan Swati in six cases related to the May-9 riots, until May 21. The court stopped the police from arresting Azam Swati and instructed the PTI leader to join the investigation. ATC Judge Arshad Javed presided… Continue reading ATC grants interim bail to Azam Swati in 6 cases of May-9 riots

Special education dept submits project for opening Autism School in Lahore

ISLAMABAD, April 25 (APP): The Department of Special Education has submitted the Project Concept-1 (PC1) for a state-of-the-art school catering to children with autism disorder to the Provincial Development Board for approval. The proposed school, estimated to cost approximately Rs673.5 million, will be constructed on a 26 kanal and10 marla land in the Township area,… Continue reading Special education dept submits project for opening Autism School in Lahore

Safari Park to welcome Madhubala elephant in May

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Madhubala, a 16-year-old African elephant, is finally getting a new lease of life after spending years in solitary confinement at the Karachi Zoo as she will be relocated to Safari Park Lahore next month. According to Zoo administration, the arrangements for the transfer have been completed, Madhubala will join two other… Continue reading Safari Park to welcome Madhubala elephant in May

Ex. Secretary SCCI strongly rebuts allegation of corruption, blames president of character assassination

PESHAWAR, Apr 25 (APP): Ex. Secretary Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), Sajjad Aziz has strongly rebutted allegations of corruption leveled against him and blamed President, Faud Ishaq of character assassination to conceal his personal irregularities and shortcomings. In a press statement issued here on Thursday in response to a press conference addressed by… Continue reading Ex. Secretary SCCI strongly rebuts allegation of corruption, blames president of character assassination

DG Libraries inaugurates third day of book fair

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): The Director General of the Department of Libraries, Muhammad Arshad on Thursday inaugurated the third day of a three-day book fair organized by the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Administration. The day three began with Muhammad Arshad’s insightful introductory remarks, followed by Sardar Irshad Shaheen’s thought-provoking review of his book entitled “Physics… Continue reading DG Libraries inaugurates third day of book fair

Private education sector demands allocation of funds for educational institutions

ISLAMABAD, April 25 (APP): Malik Abrar Hussain, the central president of All Pakistan Private Schools and Colleges Association, had demanded the government of Pakistan to allocate handsome funds in the upcoming budget for private educational institutions to continue education for the children of this country. Provision of facilities is the responsibility of the Government of… Continue reading Private education sector demands allocation of funds for educational institutions

AL Baraka Bank delegation explores collaboration with IIUI during Faisal Masjid campus visit

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): A delegation of Global Board Members of Al Baraka Bank recently visited the Faisal Masjid campus of the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI). The delegation, led by, Dr. Jehad El Nakla Chairman Board Al Baraka Bank was received by Incharge Protocol & Public Relations Nasir Farid. He provided a briefing on… Continue reading AL Baraka Bank delegation explores collaboration with IIUI during Faisal Masjid campus visit

Balochistan suitable region for int’l investment, govt to provide all facilities under one-window operation: CM

QUETTA, Apr 25 (APP):Balochistan Chief Minister,  Sarfraz Bugti on Thursday said the province was a suitable region for international investment and the provincial government would provide all facilities under one roof to domestic and international investors through one-window operation. He made the remarks during a call on paid by Kanni Wignaraja, Assistant Secretary-General, United Nations… Continue reading Balochistan suitable region for int’l investment, govt to provide all facilities under one-window operation: CM

Wafaqi Mohtasib team directs ETO to provide one-window facility, launch awareness campaign

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): An Inspection Team from the Wafaqi Mohtasib’s Office on Thursday visited the Excise and Taxation Office, Islamabad under the directions of the Federal Ombudsman, Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi, with a view to ascertaining the difficulties being faced by the general public with regard to registration of vehicles. Headed by a senior advisor,… Continue reading Wafaqi Mohtasib team directs ETO to provide one-window facility, launch awareness campaign

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