Railways to solarize entire power its network in phases

ISLAMABAD, Oct 5 (APP):Pakistan Railways is all set to start switching its entire stations’ power network including major railway stations, offices, workshops, and factories to solar systems in different phases which would help to save billions of rupees for the department. “The step is expected to save Rs. 1.8 billion in the first phase to… Continue reading Railways to solarize entire power its network in phases

Bahawalpur’s factories purchase 4,275,000 mounds cotton

BAHAWALPUR, Oct 05 (APP):The cotton and ginning factories of the Bahawalpur division have purchased over 4,275,000 mounds of cotton to make cotton bales while more was in the pipeline. Official sources told APP here on Thursday that 170 cotton and ginning factories of the Bahawalpur division had continued to purchase cotton from all three districts… Continue reading Bahawalpur’s factories purchase 4,275,000 mounds cotton

CDA planning to initiate residential scheme for Overseas Pakistanis

ISLAMABAD, Oct 4 (APP):The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is planning to launch a new state-of-the-art residential scheme only for overseas Pakistanis at Mauza Kuri in the federal capital. “The new scheme, sprawled across 14,000 kanal of land along Kuri Road, adjacent to Park Road, will be reserved exclusively for overseas Pakistanis,” an official in the… Continue reading CDA planning to initiate residential scheme for Overseas Pakistanis

ECP issues Code of Conduct for international observers, media

ISLAMABAD, Oct 4 (APP):The Election Commission of Pakistan has issued a concise 30-point Code of Conduct for international observers and media during elections, emphasizing impartiality, respect for local laws and culture, responsible reporting, and security and violations may lead to accreditation withdrawal by the Commission. The code of conduct instructs international observers to rigorously adhere… Continue reading ECP issues Code of Conduct for international observers, media

HESCO accepts resignations of 9 SDOs of company

HYDERABAD, Oct 04 (APP):Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) administration has accepted the resignations of its nine Sub-Divisional Officers who were working on contractual grounds in the company. The HESCO spokesperson informed on Wednesday that all these officers cited personal or domestic reasons in their written resignations. Those who resigned were included Junior Engineer/SDO Operations Sajawal… Continue reading HESCO accepts resignations of 9 SDOs of company

At UN, Pakistan pushes for defeating terrorism by settling disputes like Kashmir

UNITED NATIONS, Oct 04 (APP):Pakistan has called for addressing the unresolved conflicts, foreign occupation and denial of right to self-determination, especially in Kashmir and Palestine, in order to completely wipe out terrorism that has spread across the world. “To comprehensively defeat terrorism, we must address not only its symptoms but also its root causes,” Ambassador… Continue reading At UN, Pakistan pushes for defeating terrorism by settling disputes like Kashmir

84 robbers of 29 gangs arrested in September

SIALKOT, Oct 04 (APP):The District police arrested 84 accused of 29 gangs and recovered stolen valuables worth more than 40 million during the last month of September. On the instructions of District Police Officer (DPO) Sialkot Muhammad Hasan Iqbal, Sialkot police arrested 84 accused of 29 dacoit gangs involved in more than 375 incidents of… Continue reading 84 robbers of 29 gangs arrested in September

Crackdown against profiteers,hoarders ongoing in Narowal

NAROWAL, Oct 04 (APP):District Officer (DO) Industries Narowal Zeeshan Niaz said that on the special orders of the Chief Secretary Punjab and on the instructions of Deputy Commissioner Narowal Muhammad Ashraf, the crackdown against adulteration, hoarding and overcharging was ongoing in Narowal district. According to a press release issued here on Wednesday,District Officer (DO) Industries… Continue reading Crackdown against profiteers,hoarders ongoing in Narowal

Entry test at SABS University concluded

HYDERABAD, Oct 04 (APP):Three-day long entry test for admissions 2023-24 at Shaheed Allah Buksh Soomro (SABS) University of Art, Design and Heritages Jamshoro concluded on Wednesday. According to a university spokesman, a total of 308 candidates including 272 females and 36 males from Sindh, Punjab, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit Biltistan, Azad Jammu Kashmir and other… Continue reading Entry test at SABS University concluded

PFA disposes off 540 litres adulterated milk

MUZAFFARGARH, Oct 04 (APP):Punjab Food Authority (PFA) raided against the adulteration mafia and disposed off 540 liters of adulterated milk. According to details, the PFA dairy safety team raided a milk collection unit on Rangpur Road, and adulteration of water and detergents was found in the milk during checking. There was no record of the… Continue reading PFA disposes off 540 litres adulterated milk

5G Innovation Hackathon to bring together brightest minds to address challenges

ISLAMABAD, Oct 4 (APP):The Pakistan’s first 5G Innovation Hackathon being arranged by the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) in collaboration with the partner organizations will bring together the brightest minds in innovation and technology to ignite creative sparks that will shape the future through addressing critical challenges. This hackathon aims to leverage the… Continue reading 5G Innovation Hackathon to bring together brightest minds to address challenges

Three fake visa holders en-route to Athens offloaded, agent arrested

LAHORE, Oct 04 (APP):Federal investigation Agency (FIA) on Wednesday offloaded three passengers intending to travel to Athens (Capital of Greece) over fake visa, besides taking immediate action,apprehended the agent within the airport’s premises. According to a spokesperson, the suspects– Muhammad Zubair, Waheed Akhtar and Asad Daniyal were scheduled to depart on flight number EY242 over… Continue reading Three fake visa holders en-route to Athens offloaded, agent arrested

Commissioner Hazara division urges officials to prioritize integrity and public welfare

ABBOTTABAD, Oct 04 (APP):Commissioner Hazara division Syed Zaheer-ul-Islam, Wednesday emphasized the importance of integrity, transparency, and public welfare for all relevant officials. He expressed these views while chairing a meeting of the Regional Transport Authority (RTA) on Wednesday. The commissioner urged them to fulfill their responsibilities sincerely and work towards the resolution of public issues… Continue reading Commissioner Hazara division urges officials to prioritize integrity and public welfare

Pakistan urges focus on root causes of transnational crime while fighting it

UNITED NATIONS, Oct 04 (APP):Pakistan has called for collectively combatting transnational organized crimes that continue to impede the rule of law, economic development and achievement of the global agenda for sustainable development. “To effectively address organized crimes, we must adopt holistic approach that tackles the root causes, promotes social inclusion, and ensure equal access to… Continue reading Pakistan urges focus on root causes of transnational crime while fighting it

ECP to organize free, fair elections in Jan: Ranjha

ISLAMABAD, Oct 3 (APP):Senior leader of Pakistan Muslim League-N, Barrister Mohsin Shahnawaz Ranjha on Tuesday said that election commission of Pakistan (ECP), is responsible to organize free and fair elections in January next year. It was the decision of the political parties to hold general elections after completing census and delimitation process in Pakistan, he… Continue reading ECP to organize free, fair elections in Jan: Ranjha

SMBBU Larkana organizes Fistula camp

LARKANA, Oct 03 (APP):One day Fistula Camp was organized by the Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto University (SMBBU) Larkana on Tuesday at Sheikh Zaid Women’s Hospital in collaboration with Dr. Prof. Shershah Syed, a specialist in hidden diseases of women. During the day-long campaign, six women with fistula disease were successfully treated. On this occasion, Vice-Chancellor… Continue reading SMBBU Larkana organizes Fistula camp

ECC approves first ever telecom infrastructure sharing framework

ISLAMABAD, Oct 03 (APP):The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) discussed and approved the first ever Telecom Infrastructure sharing framework. Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue, and Economic Affairs Dr. Shamshad Akhtar presided over a meeting of the ECC of the Cabinet, said a press release issued here. The Ministry of Information Technology & Telecommunication submitted a summary… Continue reading ECC approves first ever telecom infrastructure sharing framework

Pakistan to earn millions of dollars by exporting trained allied health professionals: Experts

ISLAMABAD, Oct 3 (APP):Experts on Tuesday said that Pakistan can not only earn millions of dollars by exporting trained and qualified allied health professionals including paramedics and medical technicians but quality of healthcare can also be improved at local health facilities, which are facing a severe shortage of skilled healthcare professional. Induction of around 16… Continue reading Pakistan to earn millions of dollars by exporting trained allied health professionals: Experts

Murtaza Solangi felicitates China on 74th National Day

BEIJING, Oct 1 (APP):Caretaker Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Murtaza Solangi has sent a message of felicitation on the occasion of China’s 74th National Day. Talking to China Media Group’s Urdu Service in Beijing while returning home from an official visit to China, the minister congratulated the Chinese friends on this auspicious occasion. He… Continue reading Murtaza Solangi felicitates China on 74th National Day

Gemstones: a valuable asset for revenue generation

By Fakhar-e-Alam PESHAWAR, Oct 1 (APP):Busy like a honeybee in cutting and polishing of raw gemstones in his shop at Namak Mandi, Zahid Ahmad (38), a progressive gemstone exporter of Peshawar is often seen asking his brother Ali Akbar and fellow laborers’ to hurry up to meet the placed orders of domestic jewelers and foreign… Continue reading Gemstones: a valuable asset for revenue generation

Author: Abdul Hanan