ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP):QNET, a prominent e-commerce based direct selling company, is celebrating World Youth Skills Day by empowering young people through upskilling workshops that focus on entrepreneurial proficiency. The company offers comprehensive training programs for those looking to become QNET independent representatives to enable them to choose a sustainable source of income outside the… Continue reading QNET promotes entrepreneurial opportunities for young people on World Youth Skills Day
Author: Raiq Qureshi
POA executive committee meeting makes crucial decisions
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Jul 18 (APP):An emergent executive committee meeting of the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) revolved around the Pakistani Contingent for XXII Commonwealth Games, Birmingham (England), and the 5th Islamic Solidarity Games, Konya (Turkey) in particular the arbitrary cuts, imposed by Pakistan Sports Board (SBP) with no rationale whatsoever and without consulting any… Continue reading POA executive committee meeting makes crucial decisions
Pakistan asks for bold re-set of Global Climate Agenda at Berlin moot
ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP):Climate Change Minister Sherry Rehman asked at the Petersburg Dialogue on multilateral climate negotiations for a clear re-set of the global climate agenda, for equitable resourcing of change, new goals, and an accelerated pace of operationalisation of pledges already made as well as new ambitions that address the needs of developing countries… Continue reading Pakistan asks for bold re-set of Global Climate Agenda at Berlin moot
Shrinking wildlife habitats by climate change; time to increase protected areas
PESHAWAR, Jul 18 (APP):Former chief conservator wildlife KP Dr. Mumtaz Malik on Mondaysaid that highly vulnerable to climate change, Pakistan like other developing countries was also confronted to environmental and weather variations challenges making an adverse effects on around 786 wildlife and biodiversity resources having a vital role in food chain. The erratic variations in… Continue reading Shrinking wildlife habitats by climate change; time to increase protected areas
Rain thunderstorm with few heavy falls likely to persist in Balochistan; PMD
ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP):Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain-thunderstorm with few heavy falls in few parts of Balochistan province during the next 24 hours. According to the PMD alert, the Depression over Northeast Arabian Sea further moved nearly westward during last 12 hours, weakened this morning into a well-marked low pressure area (WML) and… Continue reading Rain thunderstorm with few heavy falls likely to persist in Balochistan; PMD
London Nahi Jaunga and Quaid e Azam Zindabad shattering the box office
ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP):The big budgeted Eid films ‘London Nahi Jaunga’ and ‘Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad’ have achieved great at both the global and Pakistani box office since their release, anticipating huge success in upcoming days. Both the films have been in a race of leading the box office since their release while keeping the viewers mesmerized… Continue reading London Nahi Jaunga and Quaid e Azam Zindabad shattering the box office
Kerb currency market
KARACHI, Jul 18 (APP):Following were the Opening Rates of foreign currencies in kerb market issued by the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), here on Monday. F.C. LOW RATE HIGH RATE U.S $ (Inter Bank) 214.50 215.50U.S $ (Cash Free Market) 215.00 216.00SAUDIA RIYAL 55.60 56.60 UAE DIRHAM 56.80 57.80EURO 211.00 215.00UK POUND 249.00 252.00 JAPANI… Continue reading Kerb currency market
IRC ensures quality healthcare for South Waziristan, Orakzai masses
PESHAWAR, Jul 14 (APP):The International Rescue Committee’s 14-month intervention “Strengthening Healthcare including Nutrition in Emergencies,” (SHiNE), to swiftly rise above the challenge left behind by the pandemic, was benefitting men, women and children in Orakzai and South Waziristan districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Through this program, 150,000 men, women and children have so far benefitted from… Continue reading IRC ensures quality healthcare for South Waziristan, Orakzai masses
Mushaal criticizes Indian fascist regime for not providing basic detainee rights to Yasin Malik
ISLAMABAD, Jul 14 (APP): Chairperson of Peace and Culture Organization Mushaal Hussein Mullick has criticized the Indian fascist regime for not providing basic detainee rights to jailed Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front leader Yasin Malik. Mushaal Mullick, who is also the wife of Yasin Malik, Wednesday in her message asked the Indian government for providing… Continue reading Mushaal criticizes Indian fascist regime for not providing basic detainee rights to Yasin Malik
Maryam Nawaz to address two public meetings today: Marriyum
ISLAMABAD, Jul 14 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Thursday that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Vice President Maryam Nawaz Sharif would address two public meetings today. In a tweet, she said that in connection with the election campaign, Maryam Nawaz will address a rally in Kalar Syedan, Rawalpindi at 4.00 pm and in… Continue reading Maryam Nawaz to address two public meetings today: Marriyum
SCO secretary-general meets with head of ICRC mission in China
BEIJING, July 14 APP):Secretary-General of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Zhang Ming had a meeting with Pierre Kraehenbuehl, Head of the Regional East Asia Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross and discussed ICRC activities in various regions, including Afghanistan. Pierre Kraehenbuehl congratulated Zhang Ming on assuming office and praised the SCO’s achievements in… Continue reading SCO secretary-general meets with head of ICRC mission in China
More rain-wind/thundershowers expected across country
ISLAMABAD, Jul 14 (APP):More rain-wind/thundershowers are expected in Punjab, Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, eastern Balochistan and Sindh during the next twelve hours. Heavy falls are likely to occur in Eastern Balochistan, Sindh, upper/central Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, upper Punjab and Kashmir, Radio Pakistan Reported. Temperature of some major cities recorded this morning:Islamabad twenty-three degree centigrade, Lahore twenty-six,… Continue reading More rain-wind/thundershowers expected across country
Capital’s air quality moderate for third consecutive day
ISLAMABAD, Jul 14 (APP): The air quality of the federal capital after rain turned moderate as a recent spell of monsoon rainfalls lashed out various parts of the country have helped plummet scorching heat in the metropolis and subsided the pollution. The air quality of the federal capital on Thursday was reported healthy as suspended… Continue reading Capital’s air quality moderate for third consecutive day
Shipping activity at Port Qasim
KARACHI, Jul 14 (APP):Eight ships namely,Solomon Hermes, EM Astoria, MSC Paris, BW Matsuyama, Chemroad Echo, Al-Jalaa,KM Weipa and IVS Swinley Forest carrying Palm oil, Containers, Soyabean, Phosphoric Acid, Furnace oil and Coal, berthed at Liquid Cargo Terminal, Qasim International Container Terminal, Grain & Fertilizer Terminal, EngroVopakTereminal, FOTCO Oil Terminal, Multi Purpose Terminal and Pakistan International… Continue reading Shipping activity at Port Qasim
Chinese investment in Solar PV plants in Pakistan accounts for nearly 87%
BEIJING, July 14 (APP): Currently, out of the $144 million in foreign investment in Solar PV plants in Pakistan, $125 million is from China, accounting for nearly 87% of the total. Among the 530MW cumulative generation capacity in Pakistan, 400 MW (75%) is generated from Quaid-e-Azam Solar Park, the first-ever power plant capable of generating… Continue reading Chinese investment in Solar PV plants in Pakistan accounts for nearly 87%
Kids throng to zoo after rain in Peshawar
PESHAWAR, Jul 14 (APP): Peshawar zoo on Thursday attracted many families due to pleasant weather in the provincial capital following recent rains. Spread on 29 acres land, Peshawar zoo where separate eagles, snakes, tigers, lions, bears, giraffes, camels and parrots were caged in a natural environment remained the centre of attraction of tourists especially children.… Continue reading Kids throng to zoo after rain in Peshawar
Farmers urged to adopt Chinese technologies for bumper crops
ISLAMABAD, Jul 14 (APP):Chairman Pakistan Hi-Tech Hybrid Seed Association (PHHSA) Shahzad Ali Malik Thursday urged the farmers to use ultra modern Chinese agricultural technologies for getting bumper crop production to make Pakistan self sufficient in food. In a statement issued here today he said cultivators must acquaint themselves with new technologies like mechanised direct-seeded rice… Continue reading Farmers urged to adopt Chinese technologies for bumper crops
Agreement reached with IMF, Pakistan to receive $1.17 billion soon: Miftah
ISLAMABAD, Jul 14 (APP):Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached an agreement on policies to complete the combined seventh and eighth reviews of Extended Fund Facility (EFF). Under the agreement, Pakistan would receive $1.17 billion soon, tweeted Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Miftah Ismail here on Thursday. The minister thanked prime minister,… Continue reading Agreement reached with IMF, Pakistan to receive $1.17 billion soon: Miftah
KIIR hosts webinar paying tribute to July 13 martyrs
ISLAMABAD, Jul 14 (APP):Kashmir Institute of International Relations (KIIR) has hosted a webinar titled “Kashmir Martyrs Day: Remember the martyrs of July 13, 1931”. The webinar was attended and addressed by noted human rights activists, academicians, writers and political leaders hailing from both sides of the Line of Control including Shah Ghulam Qadir President Pakistan… Continue reading KIIR hosts webinar paying tribute to July 13 martyrs
IRSA releases 274132 cusecs water
ISLAMABAD, Jul 14 (APP): Indus River System Authority (IRSA) on Thursday released 274132 cusecs water from various rim stations with an inflow of 379551 cases.According to the data released by IRSA, the water level in the Jhelum River at Mangla Dam was 1125.55 feet, which was 75.55 feet higher than its dead level of 1,050… Continue reading IRSA releases 274132 cusecs water
