ACP holds Eco Hike to celebrate International Mountain Day

ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 (APP): Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) on Sunday organized Eco Hike on Trail-5 of Margalla Hills Islamabad to celebrate International Mountain Day. A large number of youth from different alpine adventure clubs and educational institutions took part in the hike. Abu Zafar Sadiq, the president of ACP briefed the participants about the… Continue reading ACP holds Eco Hike to celebrate International Mountain Day

Increased tax collection must for ending financial issues: President Alvi

LAHORE: November 12 - President Dr Arif Alvi addressing the ceremony of the Federal Tax Ombudsman at Governor House. APP

LAHORE, Nov 12 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi has said that Pakistan must enhance its tax collection and the tax-to-GDP ratio in order to overcome its perennial financial issues and end its undue reliance on foreign aid. The president expressed these views while addressing an awareness seminar about the role of the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO),… Continue reading Increased tax collection must for ending financial issues: President Alvi

Lebanese-Saudi fitness expert attempting K2 with foreign expedition outfit

ISLAMABAD, Jul 06 (APP):Nelly Attar, a Lebanese-Saudi fitness expert has embarked on the journey to attempt K2 (8,610-metre), the world’s second highest peak, Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) said on Wednesday. “She has reached at the camp-I and hopefully will be moving to the camp-II tomorrow [Thursday],” Karrar Haidri, secretary ACP told APP. Nelly started… Continue reading Lebanese-Saudi fitness expert attempting K2 with foreign expedition outfit

Two day moot on “Reporting on conflict” to commence on Saturday

ISLAMABAD, Jun 23 (APP): The Centre of Excellence in Journalism at the Institute of Business Administration will be hosting a two-day conference on “Conflict and Peace in the Digital Age” starting on June 25 and 26th. There will be seven panels spread over two days where industry experts will talk about media laws and regulations,… Continue reading Two day moot on “Reporting on conflict” to commence on Saturday

DIG signs contract with DOW DUHS for supply of Medical gases

ISLAMABAD, Jun 13 (APP):Denim International Gases (DIG), a leading manufacturer of International Standard Industrial and Medical gases, has signed a tender contract with DOW University of Health Sciences (DUHS), DOW International Dental College Hospital and Sindh Infectious Diseases Hospital and Research Centre for supply of Liquid and Compressed Medical Gases. Denim International Gases, is an… Continue reading DIG signs contract with DOW DUHS for supply of Medical gases

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Saima Group, Agha Steel join hands to launch Pakistan’s first eco-friendly Green Housing Structure project

ISLAMABAD, May 30 (APP):Agha Steel Industries Limited, a leading steel manufacturing company, has signed an agreement with Saima Group for exclusively providing Green Electric Arc Furnace Technology steel re-bars to its first of a kind Eco-Friendly Green Housing Structure Project, Saima Premium Residency. Saima Group was a name associated with quality and trust in the… Continue reading Saima Group, Agha Steel join hands to launch Pakistan’s first eco-friendly Green Housing Structure project

No housing society to be approved by RDA without rainwater management plan

RAWALPINDI, May 12 (APP):Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) would not approve new residential or commercial projects without a proper rainwater management plan. According to RDA spokesman, the department on the directives of Director General RDA has complied with the rules for the use of precious rainwater. “Rawalpindi is the second city in Punjab which has launched… Continue reading No housing society to be approved by RDA without rainwater management plan

Supernet secures multiple contracts from ZTBL worth over Rs 450 mln

ISLAMABAD, Feb 21 (APP):Supernet has been awarded multiple contracts worth over Rs. 450 Million by Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) after competitive bidding process and the contracts will help the bank strengthen the communication and IT infrastructure of their nationwide branch network, mostly in the rural areas of Pakistan. Supernet is actively upgrading communication infrastructure… Continue reading Supernet secures multiple contracts from ZTBL worth over Rs 450 mln

Eight truckloads of edible items dispatched to Afghanistan

PESHAWAR, Feb 16 (APP):Alhuda Foundation and Talha Mahmood Foundation Wednesday dispatched eight trucks carrying over 200 tons of edible items to Afghanistan. Senator JUIF Talha Mahmood, Central leaders of JUIF Alhaj Shamsuddin Afridi, Kabir Khan, Additional AC Ashrafuddin, Tehsildar Torkham Ghuncha Gul and representatives of Imarat Islami were present at Torkhan Border on this occasion.… Continue reading Eight truckloads of edible items dispatched to Afghanistan

Archaeology department, expert want LWCA to stop sandblasting technique on Multan monuments to avoid damage

MULTAN, Feb 10 (APP):Punjab archaeology department has asked Lahore Walled City Authority (LWCA) to stop applying sandblasting technique on monuments in Multan to avoid hurting the health of the historical structures. Deputy director (South) Punjab archaeology department, Muhammad Hassan, when contacted told APP that the technique being used by LWCA contractor involved pressure spray of… Continue reading Archaeology department, expert want LWCA to stop sandblasting technique on Multan monuments to avoid damage

OICCI to hold ‘Pakistan Climate Conference 2022’ to support positive climate actions in Pakistan: OICCI

ISLAMABAD, Feb 8 (APP):President of OICCI Ghias Khan Tuesday said that the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), the collective voice of top foreign investors in Pakistan would organize the ‘Pakistan Climate Conference 2022’ on March 16. While announcing the date and unveiling the logo of the Conference, Ghias Khan, said, “The Pakistan… Continue reading OICCI to hold ‘Pakistan Climate Conference 2022’ to support positive climate actions in Pakistan: OICCI

OICCI acknowledges women role in country’s economics growth: Ghias Khan

ISLAMABAD, Feb 3 (APP):President OICCI, Ghias Khan on Thursday said that the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) members, comprising of top 200 foreign investors, recognized the growing importance of women towards creating an enabling environment necessary to accelerate the economic growth in the country. Ghias Khan while addressing OICCI Women Empowerment Awards… Continue reading OICCI acknowledges women role in country’s economics growth: Ghias Khan

Maryam, Bilawal lack political stature to become national leaders: Fawad

JHELUM, Jan 29 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Saturday said that Maryam Nawaz and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari did not have political stature to become national leaders as the country could not be handed over to political novices. Talking to media here, the minister advised them to first contest the election of mayor.… Continue reading Maryam, Bilawal lack political stature to become national leaders: Fawad

Fawad satisfied over speed, quality of Lillah-Jhelum dual carriageway project

JHELUM, Jan 29 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Saturday inspected construction work on Lillah-Jhelum dual carriageway project. During a briefing on the ongoing work of the project, he expressed satisfaction over the speed and quality of the work. The minister issued directives for timely completion of the 128 km long dual… Continue reading Fawad satisfied over speed, quality of Lillah-Jhelum dual carriageway project

WEF’s country partner endorses Pakistan’s socio-economic policies as long-term, futuristic

ISLAMABAD, Jan 28 (APP):The country partner of the World Economic Forum (WEF) endorsing the government’s socio-economic policies Friday said that Pakistan had shown global leadership by initiating programs for poverty alleviation, universal health delivery services, environmental protection, improving human capital and curbing corruption. According to the executive opinion data shared by the WEF with the… Continue reading WEF’s country partner endorses Pakistan’s socio-economic policies as long-term, futuristic

Supernet wins Rs.150 mln’s project for supplying Optical Fiber

ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): Supernet Limited has secured a sizeable telecommunications infrastructure development project from a Pakistani mobile network operator worth Rs. 150 million for supplying optical fiber and associated equipment in different areas of Punjab. The total length of different segments constituting this project is approximately 140 kilometers, said a news release issued here… Continue reading Supernet wins Rs.150 mln’s project for supplying Optical Fiber

Govt. tables Finance (Supplementary) Bill in National Assembly

ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP): The government introduced the Finance (Supplementary) Bill, 2021 in the National Assembly on Thursday aimed at tax reforms in the country. Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tareen introduced the Finance (Supplementary) Bill, 2021 in the House. The Speaker Asad Qaisar announced that detailed discussion on this legislative proposal would be… Continue reading Govt. tables Finance (Supplementary) Bill in National Assembly

IFC to partner with Engro in reducing plastic waste

ISLAMABAD, Dec 6 (APP):To step up the fight against climate change in Pakistan, International Finance Corporation (IFC) is partnering with Engro Corporation to help reduce plastic waste promote recycling, and boost the company’s energy efficiency. The project is part of IFC’s Pakistan Resource Efficiency Program, which aims to improve efficiency, cost-competitiveness, reliability, and productivity in… Continue reading IFC to partner with Engro in reducing plastic waste

33 mln Pakistani adults living with diabetes: Report

ISLAMABAD, Nov 12 (APP):The prevalence of diabetes in Pakistan has increased significantly as 33 million adults are now living with diabetes in the country with an increase of 70%. According to the International Diabetes Federation’s (IDF) new figures which were released ahead of World Diabetes Day, diabetes will be responsible for 400,000 deaths in the… Continue reading 33 mln Pakistani adults living with diabetes: Report

Preparations underway to scale up One Window Centers of Ehsaas in KP: Sania

ISLAMABAD: October 14 - Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, Dr. Sania Nishtar briefed the KP Chief Secretary Dr Kazim Niaz about the One Window operations of Ehsaas during his visit to the "One Window Ehsaas Center" in G-7 Islamabad. APP

ISLAMABAD, Oct 14 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, Senator Dr Sania Nishtar Thursday said the preparations were underway to scale up One Window Centers of Ehsaas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). She briefed the KP Chief Secretary Dr Kazim Niaz about the One Window operations of Ehsaas during his… Continue reading Preparations underway to scale up One Window Centers of Ehsaas in KP: Sania

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