Allama Khadim Hussain Rizvi passes away in Lahore

Allama Khadim Hussain Rizvi - File Photo

ISLAMABAD, Nov 19 (APP): Allama Khadim Hussain Rizvi, the leader of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan breathed his last Thursday night at Lahore, his party announced. He was 55. No reason for his death was given. His party officials said he was rushed to a hospital after he had problem breathing and had fever for past few days.… Continue reading Allama Khadim Hussain Rizvi passes away in Lahore

Indian media’s fake “civil war” in Pakistan, falls flat on face

In an abortive attempt to create diversion from Narendra Modi’s human rights abuses in Kashmir, the Indian media went berserk by propagating fake news about a “civil war” like situation in Karachi, triggering a hilarious response from the twitterati in Pakistan, who enjoyed every bit of the ridiculous reports. #CivilWarInPakistan and #KarachiCivilWar were in no… Continue reading Indian media’s fake “civil war” in Pakistan, falls flat on face

Meeting held at SCCI

SIALKOT, May 23 (APP):A meeting of the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) committee on employers/vendors disputes was held at the SCCI on Thursday. During the meeting, Chairperson SCCI Committee Lubna Tabassum highlighted the issues faced by employers due to the shortage of skilled labour in the industry. The participants actively participated in the discussion… Continue reading Meeting held at SCCI

Rangers seize large quantity of smuggled cloth from Saddar

KARACHI, May 23 (APP):The Pakistan Rangers Sindh and Pakistan Customs conducted an anti-smuggling operation in the Saddar area, seizing a significant amount of smuggled cloth. According to a Sindh Rangers spokesman on Thursday, acting on a tip-off, the authorities raided warehouses around Gul Plaza and recovered 50 tons of smuggled cloth. The estimated value of… Continue reading Rangers seize large quantity of smuggled cloth from Saddar

WAPDA discusses financing opportunities with ADB for its projects

ISLAMABAD, May 23 (APP):A delegation of Asian Development Bank (ADB) Alternate Executive Directors visited WAPDA House the other day and discussed financing opportunities in WAPDA projects. The meeting was attended by Chairman WAPDA Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (Retd), Member (Finance), GM (Projects) South and PDs of various WAPDA projects, said a press release issued… Continue reading WAPDA discusses financing opportunities with ADB for its projects

ANF recovers 24 kg drugs in five operations

RAWALPINDI, May 23 (APP):Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) while conducting five operations across the country managed to recover over 24 kg drugs and arrested four suspects, said an ANF Headquarters spokesman here on Thursday. He informed that 28 grams weed was recovered from a parcel sent from England at a courier office in Rawalpindi. 12 kg opium… Continue reading ANF recovers 24 kg drugs in five operations

Plantation of canopy trees vital to control temperature, air pollution

PESHAWAR, May 23 (APP):Assembled under a Shisham tree for collective meal after crushing of wheat, Kamal Ali along with his brothers and fellow farmers were seen sewing wheat sacks by using shads of canopy trees to avoid scorching heat. Repeatedly asking his brothers and co labourers to hurry up to sew all 100 bags and… Continue reading Plantation of canopy trees vital to control temperature, air pollution

IRSA releases 272,000 cusecs water

ISLAMABAD, May 23 (APP):Indus River System Authority (IRSA) on Thursday released 272,000 cusecs water from various rim stations with inflow of 302,000 cusecs. According to the data released by IRSA, water level in River Indus at Tarbela Dam was 1468.31 feet and was 70.31 feet higher than its dead level of 1,398 feet. Water inflow… Continue reading IRSA releases 272,000 cusecs water

PM departs for a daylong maiden UAE visit

ISLAMABAD, May 23 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday departed here for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on a maiden daylong visit. He was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan, Information and Broadcasting Minister Attaullah Tarar, and Special Assistant to… Continue reading PM departs for a daylong maiden UAE visit

Four injured in Multan bus-motorcycle accident

ISLAMABAD, May 23 (APP):Four persons were critically injured in a crash between a passenger bus and a motorbike at Sikanderabad Multan Thursday morning. According to rescue sources 1122,  the speeding bus collided with the motorcycle, resulting in four people being seriously injured, a private news channel reported. The negligence of the driver caused the accident.… Continue reading Four injured in Multan bus-motorcycle accident

PM extends warm wishes to Buddhists on Vesak Day

ISLAMABAD, May 23 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday extended warm wishes to the Buddhists across the world celebrating Vesak festival being observed today. Vesak, the Day of the Full Moon in the month of May, is the most sacred day to millions of Buddhists around the world. Besides being the birthday of Buddha… Continue reading PM extends warm wishes to Buddhists on Vesak Day

First flight carrying 205 students from Kyrgyzstan arrives Karachi

KARACHI, May 23 (APP):The first flight carrying 205 stranded students in Kyrgyzstan here arrived at Jinnah International Airport from Bishkek on Thursday morning and was received by Sindh Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah. The parents and relatives of the students belonging to different cities and towns of Sindh, were also present on the… Continue reading First flight carrying 205 students from Kyrgyzstan arrives Karachi

PM meets with world leaders at Raisi’s memorial ceremony

TEHRAN, May 23 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif engaged in a series of meetings with world leaders at the memorial ceremony of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his companions held here on Wednesday and discussed the ways to fortify bilateral relations and foster cooperation. Raisi, along with Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian and others embraced martyrdom… Continue reading PM meets with world leaders at Raisi’s memorial ceremony

PM arrives Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, May 23 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has arrived Pakistan after concluding his one-day visit to Islamic Republic of Iran. He had attended the commemoration ceremony of late Iranian President and other companions and expressed condolences with the Iranian leadership.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif meets the Vice President of Turkiye, Cevdet Yılmaz at a Commemoration ceremony organised in honor of the late Iranian President Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi.

APP68-220524 TEHRAN: May 22 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif meets the Vice President of Turkiye, Cevdet Yılmaz at a Commemoration ceremony organised in honor of the late Iranian President Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi.

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A delegation of representatives from Aerated Beverage Industry led by President of Lotte Akhtar Beverages, Ghazi Akhtar, calls on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb at Finance Division. Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Mehmet Pacaci also joined the meeting.

APP71-220524 ISLAMABAD: May 22 – A delegation of representatives from Aerated Beverage Industry led by President of Lotte Akhtar Beverages, Ghazi Akhtar, calls on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb at Finance Division. Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Mehmet Pacaci also joined the meeting.

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