Australian pitches expert to arrive on July 15

LAHORE, July 14 (APP):Damien Hough, head curator of Adelaide Oval, will be in Lahore on July 15 on a two-week tour during which he will also visit Karachi, Multan and Rawalpindi. A spokesman of the Pakistan Cricket Board said here on Thursday that Hough is one of the world’s best curators with a 26-year experience.… Continue reading Australian pitches expert to arrive on July 15

Rupee loses Rs 2.20 against dollar

ISLAMABAD, Jul 13 (APP): Exchange rate of the Pakistan rupee depreciated by Rs 2.20 against the US dollar in the interbank trading on Wednesday and closed at Rs 210.10 against the previous day’s closing of Rs 207.90. According to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of dollars in the open… Continue reading Rupee loses Rs 2.20 against dollar

KP Forest Dept retrieves over Rs30 mln encroached reserve land in Makhnial

ISLAMABAD, Jul 13 (APP): The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Forest Department has recouped some 20 kanals of State owned Reserve Forest land worth more than Rs30 million from the land grabbers during its anti-encroachment operation. The anti-encroachment operation was carried out in Dana Ferozpur Reserve Forest of Makhnial Forest sub division under the supervision of Divisional Forest… Continue reading KP Forest Dept retrieves over Rs30 mln encroached reserve land in Makhnial

Kashmiris observe 92nd Kashmir Martyrs Day with renewed resolve

MIRPUR (AJK): Jul 13 (APP): A large number of people paid glowing tributes to the martyrs of Jammu and Kashmir including 23 sons of the soil who lost their lives on this day in 1931 in front of Central Jail Srinagar. This day is remembered as the Kashmir Martyrs Day and these martyrs are credited… Continue reading Kashmiris observe 92nd Kashmir Martyrs Day with renewed resolve

PTI’s allegations on ECP, Punjab govt reflecting frustration: Kundi

D.I.KHAN, Jul 13 (APP): Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Information Secretary Faisal Karim Kundi on Wednesday said that the leadership of PTI was foreseeing its defeat in the upcoming by-election in Punjab and levelling of baseless allegations against Punjab government and Election Commission was clearly reflecting its frustration. “The masses of Punjab are very well aware… Continue reading PTI’s allegations on ECP, Punjab govt reflecting frustration: Kundi

Imran’s allegations of rigging in bye elections, a confession of defeat: Marriyum

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ISLAMABAD, Jul 13 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Wednesday that PTI leadership’s allegations of rigging were in fact a confession of Imran Khan’s defeat in upcoming bye elections. In a statement, she said as prime minister, Imran Khan continued to flout the laws, orders and rules of the Election Commission… Continue reading Imran’s allegations of rigging in bye elections, a confession of defeat: Marriyum

CPEC exemplar for Pakistan’s energy scenario

BEIJING, Jul: 13 (APP): China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) power plants we have are the most efficient in Pakistan, noted Minister of State for Petroleum Musadik Masood Malik. These plants sent an exemplar for Pakistan’s energy scenario, he said in an exclusive interview with China Economic Net (CEN). Again Pakistan’s energy sector is hanging in… Continue reading CPEC exemplar for Pakistan’s energy scenario

Kerb currency market

KARACHI, Jul 13 (APP):Following were the Opening Rates of foreign currencies in kerb market issued by the Forex Associationof Pakistan (FAP), here on Wednesday. F.C. LOW RATE HIGH RATEU.S $ (Inter Bank) 208.60 208.70U.S $ (Cash Free Market) 208.00 209.00 SAUDIA RIYAL 54.90 55.60UAE DIRHAM 56.30 56.90EURO 206.50 209.50 UK POUND 246.50 249.50JAPANI YEN 1.48400… Continue reading Kerb currency market

OGDCL injects 305,804 BBL oil, 3,677 MMCF gas in its production gathering system

ISLAMABAD, Jul 13 (APP): The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has injected eight operated wells, producing 305,804 barrel (BBL) crude oil and 3,677 metric million cubic feet (MMCF) gas, in its production gathering system during the first nine months of the last fiscal year. “The injected wells include Tando Alam-21, Sial-1, Pasakhi-12, Mangrio-2,… Continue reading OGDCL injects 305,804 BBL oil, 3,677 MMCF gas in its production gathering system

NDMA alerts authorities concerned amid torrential rains forecast

ISLAMABAD, Jul 13 (APP):The National Disaster Management Authority has issued advisory to the federal and provincial departments to stay vigilant and alert amid fresh weather forecast of vigorous monsoon and torrential rains. In a press release, the authority said as per fresh forecast by Pakistan Meteorological Department, monsoon currents are penetrating upper and central parts… Continue reading NDMA alerts authorities concerned amid torrential rains forecast

Kashmiris observe Martyrs’ Day today

ISLAMABAD, Jul 13 (APP): Kashmiris across the world were observed the Martyrs’ Day, today, to pay homage to the martyrs of July 13,1931 and all other Kashmiri martyrs. According to Kashmir Media Service, the shops remained closed in Nowhatta, Rajouri Kadal and several parts of the Srinagar city in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir.… Continue reading Kashmiris observe Martyrs’ Day today

MWMC completes treatment process after Eid clean up operation

MULTAN, Jul 13 (APP): Multan Waste Management Company (MWMC) has completed the treatment process after Eid’s cleanliness operation. Significantly eco-friendly measures have been taken at the company’s temporary storage points and landfill site. The treatment and disinfection process remained to continue till last night. Multan Waste Management Company CEO Ameer Hassan visited various points and… Continue reading MWMC completes treatment process after Eid clean up operation

Legendary Sindhi singer Rubina Qureshi passes away

HYDERABAD, Jul 13 (APP):The legendary classical Sindhi singer, Rubina Qureshi, has passed away in her Karachi’s residence on Wednesday morning. She was 81. The singer, popularly known as “Nightingale of Sindh”, has been suffering from cancer for the last two years. The singer, who rose to prominence in Sindhi music from Radio Pakistan in the… Continue reading Legendary Sindhi singer Rubina Qureshi passes away

Currency rates of NBP

KARACHI, Jul 13 (APP):Following are the selling/buying rates Of major currencies issued by the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), here on Wednesday. CURRENCY SELLING BUYINGUSD 210.48 205.82GBP 250.65 245.08EUR 211.26 206.99 JPY 1.5349 1.5009SAR 56.15 54.76AED 57.32 56.40

NBP Exchange Rates

KARACHI, Jul 13 (APP):Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) on Monday issued the following exchange rates. CURRENCY SYMBOL TT Selling TT Buying U.S DOLLAR USD 208.40 207.90EURO EUR 209.59 209.09 JAPANESE YEN JPY 1.5197 1.5161BRITISH POUND GBP 248.17 247.58SWISS FRANC CHF 212.25 211.74 CANADIAN DOLLAR CAD 160.23 159.85AUSTRALIAN DOLAR AUD 141.13 140.79SWEDISH… Continue reading NBP Exchange Rates

Over 32,000 vehicles entered Murree during Eid holidays

RAWALPINDI, Jul 12 (APP):32,000 vehicles entered Murree and 28,128 exited during Eid ul Azha holidays, showed the data compiled by Traffic office of Rawalpindi on Tuesday. According to City Traffic Officer (CTO), Rawalpindi Naveed Irshad, CTP Rawalpindi under a special traffic plan, chalked out for Murree had deployed 360 Wardens and Traffic officers on Eid… Continue reading Over 32,000 vehicles entered Murree during Eid holidays

Modi led India weakening Kashmiris’ spirit of freedom: Mushaal Mullick

ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):Chairperson Peace and Culture Organization Mushaal Hussein Mullick on Tuesday said fascist Narendra Modi led India was making every effort to weak the Kashmiris’ spirit of freedom. In a video message on Kashmir Martyrs Day, she said but Kashmiris’ would not be intimidated by such nefarious tactics rather such actions will further… Continue reading Modi led India weakening Kashmiris’ spirit of freedom: Mushaal Mullick

KS-Relief completes the distribution of sacrificial meat in 10 districts of Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KS-Relief) completed the distribution of the sacrifice of 300 bulls and 600 goats on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha in ten districts of Pakistan so that deserving and affected people can also benefit from the sacrificial meat on eid day. Under this program, sacrificial (Qurbani) meat… Continue reading KS-Relief completes the distribution of sacrificial meat in 10 districts of Pakistan

NDMA alerts departments amid vigorous monsoon, torrential rains across country

ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Tuesday issued advisory to the provincial and federal departments to stay vigilant and alert amid fresh weather forecast of vigorous monsoon and torrential rains. The press release said that as per fresh forecast by Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) monsoon currents were penetrating upper and central… Continue reading NDMA alerts departments amid vigorous monsoon, torrential rains across country

Monitoring the flood situation in Lasbela, says CM

QUETTA, Jul 12 (APP):Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo said that he was in contact with the administration and PDMA to get updates on the situation arose after the monsoon rains in Lasbela. “We are aware of the difficulties faced by the people and the problems of the victims families will be addressed,” This… Continue reading Monitoring the flood situation in Lasbela, says CM

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