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Balochistan govt to launch Air Ambulance service soon

QUETTA, Apr 22 (APP): Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Monday said that an air ambulance service would be started soon for the first time in the history of the province. Sarfraz Bugti in a statement issued here said that People’s Air Ambulance service would be launched for the emergency shifting of patients to… Continue reading Balochistan govt to launch Air Ambulance service soon

CDA organizes seminar, awareness walk to observe ‘Earth Day’

ISLAMABAD, April 22 (APP): In collaboration with the Capital (CDA), various welfare organizations organized a seminar and an awareness walk at the G-8 Markaz to observe the Earth Day. On this occasion, elected officers and representatives of CDA, Pak Mission Society (PMS) and Full Gospel Assembly Church Islamabad provided information about energy saving and environmental… Continue reading CDA organizes seminar, awareness walk to observe ‘Earth Day’

Rs 2735.80 mln recovered, 1093 power pilferers arrested; IESCO Chief

ISLAMABAD, Apr 22 (APP): Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has recovered a sum of Rs 2735.80 million from 107,435 running and dead defaulters besides registering FIRs against 1479 power pilferers since September 7, 2023 during the ongoing anti power theft and recovery campaign. IESCO Chief Dr Muhammad Amjad said on Monday that the company had… Continue reading Rs 2735.80 mln recovered, 1093 power pilferers arrested; IESCO Chief

IHC seeks comments in plea regarding capital’s senate seats

ISLAMABAD, April 22 (APP): The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday sought comments from respondents in a petition seeking to declare domicile of federal capital as compulsory for the candidates contesting elections against the senate seats of Islamabad. Chief Justice Aamer Farooq heard the petition filed by the former president IHC Bar Council Nayab Gardezi through… Continue reading IHC seeks comments in plea regarding capital’s senate seats

SC serves notices to ECP in plea regarding JUI-F’s special seat

ISLAMABAD, Apr 22 (APP): The Supreme Court on Monday served notices to respondents in a JUI-F’s petition regarding the notification of its special seat for woman in the National Assembly. The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), in its petition, said that Sadaf Yasmeen was its candidate for the special seat but the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)… Continue reading SC serves notices to ECP in plea regarding JUI-F’s special seat

Mobilink Bank carries out nationwide plantation drive to boost safeguards against climate change

ISLAMABAD, Apr 22 (APP):Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank, carried out a nationwide plantation drive to help enhance the country’s forest cover as well as mitigate the looming impacts of climate change. Mobilink Bank’s teams from all 109 branches nationwide participated in the drive with remarkable enthusiasm and planted approximately 5000 saplings to protect… Continue reading Mobilink Bank carries out nationwide plantation drive to boost safeguards against climate change

President warmly receives Iranian President Dr Raisi

ISLAMABAD, April 22 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday said that he was honoured to welcome President of Iran Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, on his arrival at the President’s House. “We expressed satisfaction at the trajectory of bilateral ties and agreed to further strengthen our dialogue and cooperation to reinforce existing ties,” a post… Continue reading President warmly receives Iranian President Dr Raisi

PM welcomes Iranian President in Persian language

ISLAMABAD, April 22 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday warmly welcomed Iranian President Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi in Persian language. During their joint press stakeout, the prime minister recited Allama Muhammad Taqi Bahar’s Persian verses about Pakistan, in which the poet had invoked divine blessings for the country, PM Office Media Wing said… Continue reading PM welcomes Iranian President in Persian language

NHMP recovers 121 kg drugs

ISLAMABAD, Apr 22 (APP): The National Highways and Motorways Police (NHMP) foiled a drug smuggling attempt and recovered 121 kilograms of drugs here on Monday. According to the Motorway Police spokesman, the police signaled a suspicious vehicle near Sawabi to stop but the accused drove away and left the vehicle on being chased . During… Continue reading NHMP recovers 121 kg drugs

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SC dismisses appeal against re-polling in PP-9

ISLAMABAD, April 22 (APP): The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday dismissed an appeal against the decision of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for re-polling in four polling stations of PP-9 Balochistan. Justice Hassan Azhar Rizvi observed that the ECP has given reasons of unnatural voting turn out in said area. He remarked that about… Continue reading SC dismisses appeal against re-polling in PP-9

Romina for enhanced role of children participation in shaping climate policy, planning

ISLAMABAD, Apr 22 (APP): PM’s Coordinator on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Romina Khurshid Alam in a meeting with the country director of Save the Children on Monday  agreed on the enhanced role of children participation while shaping the climate policy and planning to address the climate challenges. They  discussed the participation of affected children… Continue reading Romina for enhanced role of children participation in shaping climate policy, planning

UET Lahore improves its global ranking

LAHORE, Apr 22 (APP): The University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lahore has made significant strides in its global standing, climbing to the 791-800 range in the QS World University Rankings. This marked improvement, particularly compared to its previous position in the 801-1000 bracket in 2023, highlights its dedication to academic excellence and innovation. Out… Continue reading UET Lahore improves its global ranking

AIOU’s exams to begin today

ISLAMABAD, Apr 22 (APP): Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) is conducting examinations of Associate degree (BA, B.Com), BBA, B.Ed and BS programs from today (April 23) throughout the country which will continue till June 27. Date sheet is uploaded on the university website (www.aiou.edu.pk) and roll number slips are uploaded to students’ CMS portals, said… Continue reading AIOU’s exams to begin today

Spouse of Iranian President visits NUML

ISLAMABAD, Apr 22 (APP): Spouse of the President of Iran Dr Alam-ul-Huda on Monday visited the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) where she interacted with the students and the faculty. Dr Alam-ul-Huda, on the occasion unveiled the English version of her book “The Art of feminine living” enriching the academic discourse with her insights… Continue reading Spouse of Iranian President visits NUML

PM, President Raisi condemn Israel’s indiscriminate use of force in Gaza; reiterate call for immediate ceasefire

ISLAMABAD, April 22 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi on Monday expressed strong and unequivocal condemnation of the indiscriminate use of force by Israeli occupation authorities in Gaza for over seven months. They reiterated the call for international efforts to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, lifting of the… Continue reading PM, President Raisi condemn Israel’s indiscriminate use of force in Gaza; reiterate call for immediate ceasefire

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