1st Hyderabad Gymkhana Pakistan Day Men’s Tennis C’ship from March 18

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ISLAMABAD, Mar 4 (APP): The first Hyderabad Gymkhana Pakistan Day Men’s Tennis Championship would begin on the hard courts of Hyderabad Gymkhana from March 18. According to the chief organizer of the event, Mohammad Khalid Rahmani, all preparations for the championship have been made. “Two categories will be contested in the competition including men’s singles… Continue reading 1st Hyderabad Gymkhana Pakistan Day Men’s Tennis C’ship from March 18

Sibi Mela: to exhibit local culture, rear and exotic species of animals

ISLAMABAD, Mar 4 (APP): A five-day long annual ‘Sibi Mela’ kicked off on Thursday to put the local culture at display, in addition to rear and exotic species of animals. A large number of people not only from all over the province but also from other parts of the country would participate in it which… Continue reading Sibi Mela: to exhibit local culture, rear and exotic species of animals

Ehsaas Panahgah initiative serves 624,998 persons so fa

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ISLAMABAD, Mar 4 (APP): The Ehsaas Panahgah initiative has facilitated a total of 624,998 persons till date including shelter provided to 67,717 persons and meals served to 55,7281 persons since September 2020 onwards. According to an official source, during this month, the Panahgah initiative has facilitated 17,231 persons including shelter provided to 1,452 persons and… Continue reading Ehsaas Panahgah initiative serves 624,998 persons so fa

Key American lawmaker urges US to find a way to resolve India-Pakistan dispute over Kashmir

NEW YORK, Mar 04 (APP): A key American senator has underscored the need for the United States to “find a pathway forward” to deal with the unresolved Kashmir dispute that generates tensions between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan. “I do believe that it is important for the United States to play a role to find a… Continue reading Key American lawmaker urges US to find a way to resolve India-Pakistan dispute over Kashmir

PNCA arranges arts and crafts bazar on March 7

ISLAMABAD, Mar 4 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) will held arts and crafts bazar “Sunday Ke Sunday” here on March 7. Director General PNCA Dr Fouzia Saeed told APP that the event was aimed to provide an opportunity to artisans for showcasing their artwork. She said that artisans would display a variety… Continue reading PNCA arranges arts and crafts bazar on March 7

CDNS receives Rs 29 billion new investments

ISLAMABAD, Mar 4 (APP): Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has received Rs 29 billion new investments by February28, through registered Premium Prize Bonds of Rs 40,000 and Rs 25000 introduced by the institution. The CDNS has introduced the new registered Premium Prize Bonds after the termination of both major Prize bonds of Rs 40,000… Continue reading CDNS receives Rs 29 billion new investments

‘Open-balloting only way to get rid of horse-trading’ says Shibli

ISLAMABAD, Mar 4 (APP): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz Thursday said that Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf under the honest leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan firmly believed that open balloting was the only way to eliminate horse-trading in the Senate elections. Talking to a private news channel, he said the Election… Continue reading ‘Open-balloting only way to get rid of horse-trading’ says Shibli

SECP makes legal, structural reforms for transparent capital market

ISLAMABAD, Mar 4 (APP): Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) have made significant capital market reforms featuring legal, structural, regulatory, operational and product development initiatives which were helping in development of a robust and transparent capital market in the country. “In order to enhance security of investor’s assets with the securities brokers and strengthen… Continue reading SECP makes legal, structural reforms for transparent capital market

China welcomes third party participation in CPEC: Nong Rong

PESHAWAR, Mar 04 (APP): Chinese Ambassador in Pakistan Nong Rong on Thursday said that China welcomed the participation of third parties in the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) that would further strengthen the mega project. Addressing the CPEC Industrial Cooperation Investment Conference here, the envoy invited the investors from across the world to invest in… Continue reading China welcomes third party participation in CPEC: Nong Rong

Aviation sector gets 60.8% funds allocated under PSDP for 15 projects

ISLAMABAD, Mar 4 (APP):The government has so far released around 60.8 percent funds against the total allocation of Rs1, 320.879 million to execute 15 aviation sector projects under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP 2020-21). According to the official data as of February 26, an amount of Rs566.223 million has been released for the timely… Continue reading Aviation sector gets 60.8% funds allocated under PSDP for 15 projects

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COVID-19 claims 64 lives, infects 1,519 more people

ISLAMABAD, Mar 4 (APP): The national tally on Thursday of total active COVID-19 cases recorded 17,117 with 1,1519 more people tested positive for the deadly virus and 987 people recovered from the disease during the last 24 hours. Sixty-four corona patients have died during past 24 hours, 61 of them were under treatment in hospitals… Continue reading COVID-19 claims 64 lives, infects 1,519 more people

HBL PSL 6 postponed

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By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Mar 04 (APP): Following a meeting with the team owners, and considering the health and well being of all participants is paramount, the Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to postpone the HBL Pakistan Super League 6 with immediate effect. The decision was made after seven cases were reported in the competition,… Continue reading HBL PSL 6 postponed

China made Covid vaccine shows 86% efficacy: Nausheen Hamid

ISLAMABAD, Mar 4 (APP): Parliamentary Secretary for National Health Services Dr Nausheen Hamid said that an experimental coronavirus vaccine developed by China National Pharmaceutical Group (Sinopharm) has 86 percent efficacy. Talking to a private news channel, she called on the health workers and elderly community to get the Covid-19 vaccines that are available for free… Continue reading China made Covid vaccine shows 86% efficacy: Nausheen Hamid

Indian violations of human rights in IIOJK being noticed globally: Chinese Scholar

BEIJING, March 4 (APP): The international community is now more aware of the fact that India has seriously violated human right in IIOJK as result of diplomatic efforts of Pakistan and many other countries in the world, said Cheng Xizhong, senior fellow of the Charhar Institute. In a statement issued here on Thursday, Cheng said,… Continue reading Indian violations of human rights in IIOJK being noticed globally: Chinese Scholar

Three more players of HBL PSL 6 tested positive for Covid-19

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By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Mar 04 (APP): Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed three more players from two different teams of HBL Pakistan Super League have tested positive for Covid-19 and they will now self-isolate for 10 days. The three players were not part of the sides that featured in Wednesday’s HBL Pakistan Super League 6… Continue reading Three more players of HBL PSL 6 tested positive for Covid-19

PCB to offer players and officials Covid-19 vaccine shots

By: Sohail Ali LAHORE, Mar 04 (APP): Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to offer SARS-Coronavirus Vaccine doses to all participants of the HBL Pakistan Super League 6, becoming the first cricket board to use the vaccine that produces protection against the Covid-19 virus. The decision has been made in the line with the PCB’s duty… Continue reading PCB to offer players and officials Covid-19 vaccine shots

70 + 70 Years of China-Pakistan friendship reporting activity launched

BEIJING, March 4 (APP): With the start of festivities and special events to mark the 70th anniversary of China-Pakistan diplomatic ties, China Economic Net has launched a large-scale all-media reporting activity named “70+70, 70-Year Stories of China and Pakistan”. The news website will interview 70 Chinese and 70 Pakistanis who have witnessed or have been… Continue reading 70 + 70 Years of China-Pakistan friendship reporting activity launched

India social media spices up wild sensations, cooking border row madness: Global Times

BEIJING, March 4 (APP): Since May 2020, India had repeatedly provoked China in border areas, resulting in months of standoffs between the two countries. However, Indian media outlets have been distorting facts, thus misleading the Indian people. This has to a large extent stirred up waves of anti-China sentiments among Indian netizens who do not… Continue reading India social media spices up wild sensations, cooking border row madness: Global Times

NPC deputy shares experience in using tourism to accelerate poverty alleviation

BEIJING, Mar. 4 (APP): Poverty alleviation and tourism development are two major focuses for Pakistan this year. General Manager of Guangdong Provincial Tourism Holding Co. Huang Xihua, who is also a deputy of the National People’s Congress, believes that the development of tourism can become important assistance in poverty alleviation. During the upcoming Two Sessions… Continue reading NPC deputy shares experience in using tourism to accelerate poverty alleviation

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