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

Saylani Welfare Trust to hold `Grand Dastarkhawan’ for iftari of 3000 deserving faithful

PESHAWAR, Mar 26 (APP):Saylani Welfare Trust, a humanitarian organization serving the poor and distressed people in the country, has planned to organize a `Grand Dastarkhawan’ in Peshawar on Tuesday to arrange iftari of around 3000 deserving faithful. “The grand dastarkhawan will be held on University Town road over an area of around one kilometer for… Continue reading Saylani Welfare Trust to hold `Grand Dastarkhawan’ for iftari of 3000 deserving faithful

Shaza, AdVentures delegation held constructive meeting

ISLAMABAD, Mar 26 (APP):Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, held a constructive meeting with the delegation of AdVentures. The delegation, led by the head of the company, Parvez Abbasi, briefed the Minister of State regarding the preparations for World Telecom Day. During the meeting, Minister of State Shaza Fatima said… Continue reading Shaza, AdVentures delegation held constructive meeting

Master Inayat Hussain was remembered on 31st death anniversary

ISLAMABAD, Mar 26 (APP):Renowned composer Master Inayat Hussain was remembered on his 31st death anniversary where social media users paid him rich tributes for his unforgettable services in entertainment industry. Inayat was born in Lahore’s Bhati Gate area in 1916. His musical journey began under the tutelage of Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan of the… Continue reading Master Inayat Hussain was remembered on 31st death anniversary

WWF-Pakistan highlights vital role of groundwater recharge wells

ISLAMABAD, Mar 26 (APP):WWF-Pakistan arranged a field visit to the University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore, where two groundwater recharge wells have been constructed as part of the Ravi River Restoration Project. The event brought together industry experts, academia, and members from the Ministry of Water Resources to witness the ongoing efforts towards ensuring… Continue reading WWF-Pakistan highlights vital role of groundwater recharge wells

President summons NA session on April 1

ISLAMABAD, Mar 26 (APP):President Asif Ali Zardari, on Tuesday, summoned a session of the National Assembly on April 1st at 4:00 PM in the Parliament House. The president summoned the session under the powers conferred by Clause (1) Article 54 of the Constitution of Pakistan, said National Assembly Secretariat in a news release.

PNCA hosting painting competition themed “land & People of Pakistan”

ISLAMABAD, Mar 26 (APP):Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) is hosting a drawing and painting competition themed ‘Land and People of Pakistan’ for individuals aged 6 to 25 years. The competition was specially being organized in connection with Pakistan Day celebrations. Director General PNCA Muhammad Ayoub Jamali told APP that the purpose of this… Continue reading PNCA hosting painting competition themed “land & People of Pakistan”

Pak-Qatar sign agreements to boost Pakistani workforce opportunities in Qatar

ISLAMABAD, Mar 26 (APP):The government of Pakistan and Qatar have signed several agreements and letter’s of Intent (LOIs) with top Qatari companies the main purpose of this initiative was set to significantly enhance employment opportunities for the Pakistani workforce in Qatar. An official source told APP, the signing of these Agreements with renowned Qatari firms,… Continue reading Pak-Qatar sign agreements to boost Pakistani workforce opportunities in Qatar

Death anniversary of  famous playwright Haseena Moin observed

ISLAMABAD, Mar 26 (APP):Third death anniversary of Pakistani dramatist, playwright and scriptwriter, Haseena Moin was observed Tuesday. Born on 20 November in 1941 at Kanpur, her family migrated to Pakistan after independence of Pakistan in 1947. Haseena Moin wrote several plays for stage, radio, and television including ‘Tanhaiyan’, ‘Ankahi’ and ‘Dhoop Kinaray’. She was the recipient… Continue reading Death anniversary of  famous playwright Haseena Moin observed

Foreign Secretary visits Russian embassy to condole Moscow terror attack

ISLAMABAD, Mar 26 (APP): Foreign Secretary Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi on Tuesday visited the Russian embassy here to convey Pakistan’s profound condolences to the Russian people and government on the carnage caused by the inhumane terror attack in Moscow. Signing the condolence book, the foreign secretary reiterated Pakistan’s strong condemnation of the terror attack and… Continue reading Foreign Secretary visits Russian embassy to condole Moscow terror attack

PM lauds security forces for foiling terrorist attack on Turbat naval airbase

ISLAMABAD, Mar 26 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday appreciated the security forces for thwarting a terrorist attack on Turbat naval airbase. Due to a prompt and effective response by the security forces, terrorists were sent to hell, thus saving the country from a huge damage, PM Office Media Wing, in a press… Continue reading PM lauds security forces for foiling terrorist attack on Turbat naval airbase

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