ECP to unveil final constituency list on Thursday

ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP):The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is scheduled to release the final list of constituencies based on the 7th Population and Housing Census 2023 on Thursday, earlier than initially planned. According to ECP spokesman, objections concerning the new constituencies for the national and four provincial assemblies were deliberated and concluded on November… Continue reading ECP to unveil final constituency list on Thursday

Ashrafi urges UN tribunal to probe Israeli aggression in Gaza

LAHORE, Nov 29 (APP):Special Representative to the Prime Minister and Chairman of the Pakistan Ulema Council Hafiz Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi has said that a United Nations (UN) tribunal should be established to investigate Israeli aggression and war crimes in Gaza, Palestine. He was addressing a seminar, organised at Jamia Manzoor-ul-Islamia on Wednesday, to express solidarity… Continue reading Ashrafi urges UN tribunal to probe Israeli aggression in Gaza

Save the Children, UNFPA committed to strengthen resilience, reproductive health integration in Punjab

LAHORE, Nov 29 (APP):Save the Children in close collaboration with UNFPA has organized a 3-day Consultative Workshop on Strengthening Resilience and Reproductive Health Integration in Punjab. The Opening Session was held in Lahore with key stakeholders to deliberate and devise strategies for improving resilience and reproductive health programs in the province. This initiative is in… Continue reading Save the Children, UNFPA committed to strengthen resilience, reproductive health integration in Punjab

IPO-Pakistan, US for improving IP policies, laws in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP):In a bid to promote intellectual property rights in the country, Intellectual Property Organization Of Pakistan (IPO-Pakistan) and US Intellectual Property Counselor for South Asia Wednesday reaffirm the commitment to carry forward the agenda of improving Intellectual Properties (IP) policies, laws and regulations in Pakistan. This was discussed during a high level… Continue reading IPO-Pakistan, US for improving IP policies, laws in Pakistan

Police recover stolen motorcycle, accused arrested

Pind DadanKhan, Nov 27 (APP):The Jhelum Police on Monday arrested a member of a bike lifter gang and recovered a stolen motorcycle in Lilla Mor district Jhelum. According to police, Jhelum police patrolling team managed to locate and apprehend the criminal in possession of a stolen Honda 125 motorcycle. Further investigation revealed that the bike… Continue reading Police recover stolen motorcycle, accused arrested

481 power pilferers arrested: IESCO Chief

ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP):Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) Chief Dr Muhammad Amjad on Thursday said that as many as 481 power pilferers have been arrested so far during the ongoing anti-power theft and recovery drive. He said that some 585 FIRs were registered against the power thieves. Out of a total 481 have been arrested… Continue reading 481 power pilferers arrested: IESCO Chief

Panelists deliberate on country’s taxation, public debt management policies

ISLAMABAD, Nov 22 (APP):The economic experts participating in panel discussions on Wednesday highlighted different aspects of the country’s existing taxation and public debt management policies and recommended corrective measures to strengthen the national economy on a sustainable basis. The discussion was held on different topics titled “Is Taxing More the Only Solution?” – “Evaluating Pakistan’s… Continue reading Panelists deliberate on country’s taxation, public debt management policies

Chinese premier to attend the Virtual G20 Leaders’ Summit

ISLAMABAD, Nov 21 (APP):Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend the Virtual G20 Leaders’ Summit on Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning announced on Tuesday. Premier Li, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, will attend the summit at the invitation of… Continue reading Chinese premier to attend the Virtual G20 Leaders’ Summit

Caretaker setups responsible for conducting elections: KP Governor

PESHAWAR, Nov 21 (APP):Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Ghulam Ali on Tuesday said that after the announcement of the elections’ date by the Election Commissions of Pakistan (ECP) the caretaker governments are responsible for making arrangements for conducting the general elections for the continuation and strengthening of the democratic process in the country. Addressing the business community… Continue reading Caretaker setups responsible for conducting elections: KP Governor

Umar Gul, Saeed Ajmal appointed as Bowling Coaches for Men’s National Team

PESHAWAR, Nov 21 (APP):Members of the 2009 T20 World Cup and 2012 Asia Cup winning squad, and former Pakistan cricketers Umar Gul and Saeed Ajmal, have been appointed as the Fast Bowling and Spin Bowling Coaches, respectively, for the Pakistan Men’s Team. Their inaugural assignments in these roles include the Test series against Australia scheduled… Continue reading Umar Gul, Saeed Ajmal appointed as Bowling Coaches for Men’s National Team

NCSW to host National Women Trade Fair on Dec 11

ISLAMABAD, Nov 17 (APP):Chairperson National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW) Nilofar Bakhtiar Friday chaired a planning and preparatory meeting to review the arrangements for the upcoming National Women Trade Fair hosted by NCSW here on December 11. Advisor to National Culture and Heritage Division Muhammad Kashif Irshad, Minister Women Development, Gilgit Baltistan Ms.… Continue reading NCSW to host National Women Trade Fair on Dec 11

Death anniversary of Shafi Muhammad observed

ISLAMABAD, Nov 17 (APP):The death anniversary of renowned television artist Shafi Muhammad was observed on Friday. Born on September 7, 1949, Shafi Muhammad began his career as a radio presenter and took part in plays broadcast on the radio in the 1960s. He performed in over fifty drama serials and over a hundred television plays… Continue reading Death anniversary of Shafi Muhammad observed

Lasbela Uni hosts closing ceremony for PM’s Badminton League

ISLAMABAD, Nov 17 (APP):The closing ceremony of the Prime Minister’s Talent Hunt Youth Sports League Badminton Competition was conducted by Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water, and Marine Science Uthal on Friday at Tameer-e-Nau College, Quetta. Organized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), the competition involved players aged between 15 to 25 years, participating in 12… Continue reading Lasbela Uni hosts closing ceremony for PM’s Badminton League

Governor SBP unveils 5 year strategic plan ‘SBP Vision 2028’

KARACHI, Nov 17 (APP):Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmad, Friday, launched the central bank’s 5-year strategic plan, SBP Vision 2028, that consisted vision, mission, and key goals of the banking regulator to be pursued over the next five years from 2023 to 2028. SBP Vision 2028 was launched in a ceremony held here… Continue reading Governor SBP unveils 5 year strategic plan ‘SBP Vision 2028’

Govt decides to engage Chinese experts to curb smog

LAHORE, Nov 17 (APP):The Punjab government has decided to hire services of Chinese experts to curb prevailing situation of smog across the province. Provincial Environment Minister Bilal Afzal met Chinese Consul General Zhao Shirin in his office here on Friday. In the meeting, issues of utilizing the services of environmental experts from China were discussed.… Continue reading Govt decides to engage Chinese experts to curb smog

Peshawar Institute of Cardiology hosts 3-Day Int’l conference on cardiac therapeutics

PESHAWAR, Nov 17 (APP):Peshawar Institute of Cardiology has inaugurated a three-day International Conference on Cardiac Therapeutics in collaboration with the Pakistan Cardiac Society and the Pakistan Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons. The conference was attended by national and international experts in the field of cardiology, said a press release issued here on Friday. The… Continue reading Peshawar Institute of Cardiology hosts 3-Day Int’l conference on cardiac therapeutics

China announces scholarships for Pakistani students

LAHORE, Nov 17 (APP):The Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC) has offered Pakistani students and scholars to study and research in Chinese universities under the policy of the government of the People’s Republic of China. The scholarships have been offered to enhance Pakistan-China educational cooperation. The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan is the designated agency for… Continue reading China announces scholarships for Pakistani students

Rs.471.1 million fine imposed on 3859 electricity thieves: FESCO

FAISALABAD, Nov 17 (APP):The Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) imposed a fine of Rs.471.1 million on 3859 electricity thieves caught during last 70 days of an anti-theft campaign in the region. FESCO spokesman Tahir Sheikh said here on Friday that FESCO had launched a vigorous anti-theft drive on special direction of Minister of Energy (Power… Continue reading Rs.471.1 million fine imposed on 3859 electricity thieves: FESCO

CM reviews law, order in Punjab

LAHORE, Nov 17 (APP):Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi reviewed law and order in the province in a meeting at his office on Friday. The Inspector General of Police delivered a comprehensive briefing on the ongoing operation targeting illegal aliens. Responding to Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s explicit directives, the crackdown against illegal foreigners in Punjab… Continue reading CM reviews law, order in Punjab

Governor urges students to enter research based education, emerging technologies

PESHAWAR, Nov 17 (APP):Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Haji Ghulam Ali here Friday urged women to venture into emerging fields of new technologies and said that it would help enable our young generation to meet the challenges of existing scenarios. He was talking to faculty members of Shaheed Banzair Bhutto Women’s University (SBBWU) and organizers of the… Continue reading Governor urges students to enter research based education, emerging technologies

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