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Commissioner for implementation of code of conduct for holding free, fair LG polls

HYDERABAD, Jul 19 (APP):Commissioner Nadeem Rehman Memon on Tuesday said that it was a national duty to conduct the local government elections on July 24 in a free, fair, impartial and transparent manner and for this purpose the code of conduct issued by the Election Commission of Pakistan must be strictly implemented. He said this… Continue reading Commissioner for implementation of code of conduct for holding free, fair LG polls

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Indian side should comply with border agreements: Chinese Foreign Ministry

BEIJING, Jul 19 (APP):Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Zhao Lijian on Tuesday said that Chinese side always conducted normal activities in the border areas in accordance with the relevant agreements signed between China and India and asked the Indian side to comply with the relevant agreement. “I would like to stress China always conducts normal activities… Continue reading Indian side should comply with border agreements: Chinese Foreign Ministry

Over 12.3 mln children received polio vaccines in 68 districts

ISLAMABAD, Jul 19 (APP):The second Sub-National Immunization Days (SNIDs) campaign of the year 2022 reached to more than 12.3 million children under the age of five. The campaign was launched on June 27, covering 68 districts in all four provinces of the country. Over 100,000 trained and dedicated polio workers were engaged in the vaccination… Continue reading Over 12.3 mln children received polio vaccines in 68 districts

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Coalition govt fully focused on country’s development: Wasay

ISLAMABAD, Jul 19 (APP):Minister for Housing and Works Maulana Abdul Wasay on Tuesday said the coalition government was fully focused on country’s development and will continue giving relief to the masses. The present government was well aware of the situation of poor man and after reduction in petroleum prices the people would get more relief… Continue reading Coalition govt fully focused on country’s development: Wasay

China aims to reach 2 million 5G base stations in 2022

ISLAMABAD, Jul 19 (APP):China plans to build 600,000 5G base stations across the country this year, bringing the total number to over two million, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) said. The country currently has 1.85 million 5G base stations, of which 300,000 were built in the second quarter of this year, said… Continue reading China aims to reach 2 million 5G base stations in 2022

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75 Corona’s patient quarantines in Rawalpindi

RAWALPINDI, Jul 19 (APP):As many as 75 people having positive symptoms of coronavirus were quarantined at home, while nine more people were diagnosed with the virus during the last 24 hours. According to new data released by the District Health Authority here Tuesday, among the recent cases, three arrived from Potohar town and Rawalpindi Cantonment,… Continue reading 75 Corona’s patient quarantines in Rawalpindi

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Governor Punjab calls on President Dr Arif Alvi

LAHORE: July 18 - President Dr Arif Alvi meeting with Governer Punjab, Mr Baligh Ur Rehman at Governer House. APP

LAHORE, Jul 18 (APP):Governor Punjab Muhammad Baligh ur Rehman called on President Dr Arif Alvi and discussed matters of mutual interest during a meeting at the Governor’s House here on Monday evening. The president will have multiple engagements and inaugurate the Pakistan Clinical Expo in the city. Earlier, Dr Arif Alvi arrived in the provincial… Continue reading Governor Punjab calls on President Dr Arif Alvi

Russia-Ukraine war causes increase in fuel cost, power tariff: Senate Body told

Senator Shamim Afridi,

ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP):The Senate Standing Committee on Power on Monday apprised that fuel cost has been increased due to recent Russia-Ukraine war which eventually led to increase in tariff. The Committee which met with Saifullah Abro in the Chair was told that the power tariff was linked with fuel prices at international level as… Continue reading Russia-Ukraine war causes increase in fuel cost, power tariff: Senate Body told

Barrick Gold confident to start ‘potential production” from Reko Diq mine by 2027-28

ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP):Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Barrick Gold Corporation Mark Bristow on Monday expressed confidence that his company would start ‘potential production’ from the Reko Diq mine, one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper-gold deposits in Balochistan, by 2027-28. Addressing a news conference here, he said the company would initially make around $7… Continue reading Barrick Gold confident to start ‘potential production” from Reko Diq mine by 2027-28

PDM allies to discuss post-bye-polls strategy in Lahore

MULTAN, Jul 18 (APP):Leader of the opposition in senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Monday that leaders of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) alliance would discuss the next political strategy in the backdrop of July 17 Punjab bye polls results and reaffirmed Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) commitment to stand by the allies through thick and… Continue reading PDM allies to discuss post-bye-polls strategy in Lahore

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Legendary Ghazal singer Mehdi Hassan remembered

ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP):The birth anniversary of the renowned singer known as Shahenshah-e-Ghazal Mehdi Hassan Khan was observed on Monday. Born into a family of Kalawant musicians, on July 18, 1927 he was naturally inclined towards music from a young age. In 1957, he was given the opportunity to sing on Radio Pakistan, primarily as… Continue reading Legendary Ghazal singer Mehdi Hassan remembered

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Two-day Pak Chem Expo 2022 from tomorrow

LAHORE, Jul 18 (APP):As many as 70 national and 10 international exhibitors are participating in Pakistan’s first chemical expo ‘Pak Chem Expo 2022’ that is to be held at the Lahore Expo Center from tomorrow (Tuesday). This international exhibition is being organized by the Pakistan Chemical Manufacturers Association (PCMA) to highlight the importance of the… Continue reading Two-day Pak Chem Expo 2022 from tomorrow

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PTCL Group registers 5.7 pc revenue growth in first six months of 2022

ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP):The country‘s leading telecom and ICT service provider, the Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) posted 5.7 per cent growth in its revenues, owing to a robust commercial strategy during the first six months of 2022. “During the first six months of 2022, PTCL Group successfully managed to keep the top line growth… Continue reading PTCL Group registers 5.7 pc revenue growth in first six months of 2022

Nine more diagnosed with deadly coronavirus in RWP

RAWALPINDI, Jul 18 (APP):Nine more people were diagnosed with fatal coronavirus during the last 24 hours, raising the district’s tally of confirmed cases to 47,062. As per the latest data released by the District Health Authority here Monday, the infected cases included 43,506 from Rawalpindi and 3,556 from other districts. Among the news cases, four… Continue reading Nine more diagnosed with deadly coronavirus in RWP

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Governor Punjab for better training, education of youth

BAHAWALPUR, Jul 18 (APP):Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman has said that the promotion of higher education has always been the priority of the Pakistan Muslim League (N) government. He said”Youth is our asset and giving them better education and training is the joint responsibility of the government, teachers, and society.” He made these remarks while… Continue reading Governor Punjab for better training, education of youth

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RO PP-7 receives PTI candidate’s application for recount in constituency

RAWALPINDI, Jul 18 (APP):The Returning Officer (RO) of PP-7 Rawalpindi has received the application of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidate Col. ® Shabbir Awan for recount in the constituency. The PTI candidate had challenged the results and filed a plea with the RO for a recount. According to the Returning Officer, all the candidates who were… Continue reading RO PP-7 receives PTI candidate’s application for recount in constituency

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Kashmir’s accession to Pakistan Resolution Day will be held on July 19

MIRPUR (AJK): Jul 18 (APP):All is set to observe 75th Kashmir’s accession to Pakistan Day on July 19 by the people of Jammu & Kashmir, living both sides of the line of control and rest of the world. The day dawn with a renewal of the pledge to continue the struggle for the achievement of… Continue reading Kashmir’s accession to Pakistan Resolution Day will be held on July 19

Secretary reviews Punjab Rural Municipal Services Company performance

LAHORE, Jul 18 (APP):Punjab Local Government and Community Development (LG&CD) Secretary Imran Sikandar Baloch visited the offices of Punjab Rural Municipal Services Company (PRMSC), here on Monday. The project director briefed the secretary on the performance and various other aspects of the PRMSC project. The secretary directed the company authorities to immediately recruit social mobilisers… Continue reading Secretary reviews Punjab Rural Municipal Services Company performance

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