04 gamblers arrested during raid

RAWALPINDI, Aug 22 (APP):Police have arrested four gamblers and recovered bet money Rs 9,800, 02 mobile phones from their possession during crackdown here on Tuesday. According to police spokesman, Ganjmandi police conducted raid and arrested gamblers who were identified as Sagheer, Muhammad Ejaz, Muhammad Nadeem and Waqas Tariq. Police have registered separate cases against all… Continue reading 04 gamblers arrested during raid

Newly appointed IGP Sindh calls on Governor

KARACHI: August 21 - IG Sindh Rafat Mukhtar is meeting with Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori at the Governor House. APP

KARACHI, Aug 21 (APP): The newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sindh Riffat Mukhtiar called on the Sindh Governor Mohammed Kamran Khan Tessori at Governor House here on Monday. On the occasion, the overall situation of law and order in the province, strategy to control street crimes and other issues related to law and… Continue reading Newly appointed IGP Sindh calls on Governor

Newly appointed CS calls on Governor

KARACHI: August 21 - Newly Appointed Chief Secretary Dr. Muhammad Fakhre Alam Irfan is meeting with Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori at the Governor House. APP

KARACHI, Aug 21 (APP):The Newly appointed Chief Secretary (CS) of Sindh Dr Mohammed Fakhre Alam Irfan called on Governor Mohammed Kamran Khan Tessori at the Governor House here on Monday. The Governor congratulated the CS on taking charge of the CS office and hoped that the bureaucracy of the province would perform well and facilitate… Continue reading Newly appointed CS calls on Governor

Pakistan signs air services agreement with Saudi Arabia

ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP):The government of Pakistan and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Monday signed the Air Services Agreement (ASA) to enhance cooperation in the aviation sector. Director General Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Pakistan Khaqan Murtaza and President General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Abdul Aziz Al Duailej signed the… Continue reading Pakistan signs air services agreement with Saudi Arabia

Three killed in traffic accident

PESHAWAR, Aug 21 (APP): At least three persons were killed while 17 others sustained injuries in a road accident that occurred in Shangla district due to passenger van brake failure here on Monday. According to details, the incident unfolded when the driver lost control due to brake failure. Rescue and emergency teams were immediately reached… Continue reading Three killed in traffic accident

Water in Mangla Dam remains maximum level 5th consecutive day

MIRPUR, Aug 21 (APP):The water level in Mangla Dam has remained consistent at its designated maximum level of 1242 feet for the fifth successive day on Monday. As confirmed by official sources, Mangla Dam, a colossal reservoir renowned for its substantial water storage capacity, was filled to its full conservation capacity of 1242 feet just… Continue reading Water in Mangla Dam remains maximum level 5th consecutive day

All culprits of Jaranwala riot must be taken to book: CM

FAISALABAD, Aug 21 (APP):Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi on Monday said that Jaranwala riot was one of the most tragic incidents and the Punjab government must take its all culprits to the book. Addressing a solidarity function in Jaranwala, he said that the Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar had given top priority to the… Continue reading All culprits of Jaranwala riot must be taken to book: CM

AJK President advocates resource optimization for State’s progress

MIRPUR, Aug 21 (APP):President Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry on Monday emphasized the urgency of expeditiously accomplishing ongoing developmental initiatives within Azad Jammu Kashmir. According to Kashmir House officials, the newly inducted Chief Secretary of Azad Government of the State of Jammu and Kashmir, Muhammad Dawood Bareech was called on for a… Continue reading AJK President advocates resource optimization for State’s progress

CM chairs 7th meeting of standing committee on finance, development

LAHORE, Aug 21 (APP):The 7th meeting of the cabinet standing committee on finance & development was convened under the chair of the caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi at his office on Monday. The meeting decided in principle to give a special package to the heirs of employees, who had passed away during service. In… Continue reading CM chairs 7th meeting of standing committee on finance, development

Chinese company official terms Gwadar seaport CPEC’s vital axis

LAHORE, Aug 21 (APP):In a meeting with the business community here at Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Monday, Mr. YO BO, chairman of China Overseas Port Holding Company (COPHC), highlighted the transformative progress of Gwadar under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, saying that the seaport had emerged as CPEC’s vital axis. He emphasised… Continue reading Chinese company official terms Gwadar seaport CPEC’s vital axis

Rescue, relief operations accelerated in Kasur flood affected areas

LAHORE, Aug 21 (APP):On the directions of Commissioner Lahore Muhammad Ali Randhawa, rescue and relief operations have been accelerated in the riverine/ flood effected areas of Kasur. On Sunday, the flow of water at Talwar post was 222,955 cusecs. After 24 hours, water flow at Talwar post in River Sutlej was recorded 157,000 cusecs. On… Continue reading Rescue, relief operations accelerated in Kasur flood affected areas

Awareness session held on “Women Social Entrepreneurship held ” Isra University

HYDERABAD, Aug 21 (APP): Isra University’s Department of Management Sciences arranged a compelling awareness session centered around “WISE (Women Initiatives in Social Entrepreneurship),” by the School of Leadership Foundation (SoLF), in collaboration with UNDP Pakistan and Jazz here on Monday. Addressing the Seminar Dr. Kinza Yousfani, Chairperson of the Department,  emphasized the significance of comprehending… Continue reading Awareness session held on “Women Social Entrepreneurship held ” Isra University

JUI Delegation calls on CM Domki

QUETTA, Aug 21 (APP):The delegation of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) led by former federal minister Maulana Abdul Wasay met with caretaker Chief Minister Mir Ali Mardan Khan Domki here on Monday. Former opposition leader Malik Sikander Khan, advocate, former members of the assembly and other members of the party are also included in the delegation. The… Continue reading JUI Delegation calls on CM Domki

Sindh Baseball Association felicitates Junaid Ali Shah as Caretaker Sports Minister

HYDERABAD, Aug 21 (APP):The President Sindh Baseball Association President Engr.Muhammad Mohsin Khan, Vice President Aisha Irum, Secretary Parwaz Ahmad Sheikh, treasurer Nadeem Zaheer, Head Coach Aamir Saleem others have felicitated Chairman Sindh Olympic Association Syed Junaid Ali Shah on becoming Caretaker Minister of Sports ,Youth Affairs and Culture. According to a press release issued on… Continue reading Sindh Baseball Association felicitates Junaid Ali Shah as Caretaker Sports Minister

PFA unearths fake beverages unit, disposes of 18,800 litre spurious drinks

LAHORE, Aug 21 (APP):The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Monday unearthed a fake beverages unit producing carbonated drinks of different popular brands in Jameel Town. PFA Director General Raja Jahangir Anwar said that the raiding team disposed of 18,800 litre spurious drinks; 1,250kg sugar and 130kg prohibited ingredients besides confiscating 17 cylinders, filling machines, compressors,… Continue reading PFA unearths fake beverages unit, disposes of 18,800 litre spurious drinks

Zaka Ashraf meets Pakistan team in Hambantota ahead of Afghanistan series

By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Aug 21 (APP):Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board Management Committee, Zaka Ashraf, had a meeting with the Pakistan men’s cricket team before their first One-Day International against Afghanistan in Hambantota on Monday. On this occasion, Chairman Management Committee PCB addressed the team, stating, “I have great hope that with your efforts and hard… Continue reading Zaka Ashraf meets Pakistan team in Hambantota ahead of Afghanistan series

National Club defeats Civil Tigers

KARACHI, Aug 21 (APP):Two more matches were decided in the ongoing 8th Essa Lab Trophy Boys and Girls Basketball Tournament at the International Abdul Nasser Basketball Court. In these matches Hassan Ali of Arambagh Club, Henry and Rauf Malik of National Club played great game, a communique said. In the first match, National Club defeated… Continue reading National Club defeats Civil Tigers

Sutlej river in high flood, 2,000 people shifted to safe places

OKARA, Aug 21 (APP):Deputy Commissioner Dr Muhammad Zeeshan Hanif has said that there is a high level of flooding in river Sutlej at the moment and the water level is continuously rising. Over 2,000 people have been shifted to safe places, along with their belongings and livestock from different places, according to Rescue-1122 report. The… Continue reading Sutlej river in high flood, 2,000 people shifted to safe places

PESCO notifies power suspension schedule

PESHAWAR, Aug 21 (APP):The Peshawar Electrical Supply Company (PESCO) on Monday notified power suspension schedule of various grid stations of the province due to maintenance work on August 22 (Tuesday) as follows: – 132 KV Jamrud Grid Station from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., affecting consumers of 11 KV Gull Abad feeders  -132 KV Warsak… Continue reading PESCO notifies power suspension schedule

Three outlaws held, stolen items, drugs recovered

DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Aug 21 (APP):The district police on Monday claimed to have arrested three outlaws including two thieves recovering stolen goods and drugs from their possession. According to a police spokesman, a team of Paharpur police led by SHO Atta Ullah Khan under the supervision of SDPO Paharpur circle Kashif Sattar taking action against… Continue reading Three outlaws held, stolen items, drugs recovered

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