PESHAWAR, July 10 (APP): Engr Amir Muqam, Adviser to the Prime Minister, Sunday said the long awaited Lowari Tunnel project on Nowshera Chitral Highway (N 45) would be completed by March next year nine months before its December 2017 deadline as directed by Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. There was no hurdle, including provision of… Continue reading Lowari Tunnel to be completed 9 months before Dec 2017 deadline: Muqam
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All out resources provided for modern medical facilities:CM
LAHORE, July 10 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that all out resources have been provided for the provision of quality and modern medical facilities to common man and required funds will be made available in future as well. He expressed these views while addressing a high level meeting through video link,… Continue reading All out resources provided for modern medical facilities:CM
Third monsoon spell expected from Monday
ISLAMABAD, July 10 (APP): Third spell of monsoon rains is likely to lash in various parts of the country from Monday, which will continue till Thursday. According to Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), widespread rain/dust thunderstorms with isolated heavy falls accompanied by windstorm are expected in Islamabad, upper Punjab at Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sargodha and Faisalabad… Continue reading Third monsoon spell expected from Monday
Google pays tribute to renowned humanitarian Edhi
ISLAMABAD, July 10 (APP): The technology giant Google Sunday paid tribute to renowned social activist, philanthropist and humanitarian Abdul Sattar Edhi by placing a link on its home Pakistan page. Edhi breathed his last on Friday after prolonged illness and was laid to rest in Karachi on Saturday. The website placed a clickable link ‘Abdul… Continue reading Google pays tribute to renowned humanitarian Edhi
Begum Mahmooda Mamnoon visits Edhi’s residence
KARACHI, July 10 (APP): Begum Mahmooda Mamnoon Hussain, wife of President Mamnoon Hussain, Sunday visited the residence of renowned social worker late Abdul Sattar Edhi. She condoled with the bereaved family and also prayed for the departed soul. Talking to Mrs Bilquees Edhi, the widow of Abdul Sattar Edhi, Begum Mahmooda paid rich tribute to… Continue reading Begum Mahmooda Mamnoon visits Edhi’s residence
‘Namaz e Shukrana’ for PM’s recovery offered
PESHAWAR, July 10 (APP): Special prayer of gratitude (Namaz e Shukrana) was offered here at the Governor’s House Sunday on return of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif to Pakistan after recovering from surgery in London. On the occasion, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Engr Iqbal Zafar Jhagra congratulated the whole nation on the Prime Minister’s recovery, who, he… Continue reading ‘Namaz e Shukrana’ for PM’s recovery offered
US media pays tribute to Edhi
WASHINGTON, July 10 (APP): Leading US publications paid tribute to Abdul Sattar Edhi, a Pakistani philanthropist who enjoyed a world fame for his charity work and had been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. The Washington Post, Wall Street Journal and the New York Times reported Edhi’s death, eulogizing him for his decades of services… Continue reading US media pays tribute to Edhi
PDMA initiates reconstruction of Chitral flood hit areas
ISLAMABAD, July 10 (APP): Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has initiated reconstruction of damaged houses and rehabilitation of flood hit families in Chitral. Army troops deployed in the area are also busy in reconstruction of infrastructure and helping out affected people to rebuild their houses, reported Radio Paskitan.
UN chief pays tributes to Edhi as a ‘living example’ of compassion
UNITED NATIONS, July 9 (APP): UN Secretary General Ban Ki moon Saturday expressed his “profound condolences” on the passing away of Abdul Sattar Edhi, saying he was “a living example of social justice, compassion and solidarity in action.” “Through his humility and humanity, he changed countless people’s lives for good,” he said in a statement… Continue reading UN chief pays tributes to Edhi as a ‘living example’ of compassion
Government committed to its development agenda: PM
ISLAMABAD, Jul 9 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Saturday said that the government was committed to its development agenda and sit ins were no solution to the problems. The prime minister was talking to the anchors of private television channels in a brief informal chat after he landed at Allama Iqbal International Airport along with spouse… Continue reading Government committed to its development agenda: PM
Prime Minister back after heart surgery in London
LAHORE, July 9 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Saturday arrived here after recovery from open heart surgery in London. As the prime minister landed at Hajj Terminal of Allama Iqbal International Airport along with spouse Begum Kulsoom Nawaz, he was received by Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif, Governor Punjab Rafiq Rajwana, Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali… Continue reading Prime Minister back after heart surgery in London
Edhi’s Namaz i Janaza offered
KARACHI, July 9 (APP): The Namaz i Janaza of eminent social worker Abdul Sattar Edhi was offered here at the National Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Maulana Ahmed Khan Niazi led the Namaz i Janaza. The coffin, wrapped in national flag, was escorted from Kharadar by a contingent of Pakistan Navy. Elaborate arrangements were made for the… Continue reading Edhi’s Namaz i Janaza offered
PML N announces development oriented manifesto for AJK polls
MUZAFFARABAD, July 9 (APP): The Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML N) on Saturday announced its manifesto for the general election 2016 of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) scheduled to be held on July 21. Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rashid announced the manifesto here at a news conference along with Federal Minister… Continue reading PML N announces development oriented manifesto for AJK polls
Pakistan regrets Afghan President’s hostile remarks at NATO Summit
ISLAMABAD, Jul 9 (APP): Pakistan on Saturday expressed its disappointment over the remarks of Afghan President Ashraf Ghani at the NATO Summit terming as ‘unfortunate’ the hostile anti Pakistan statements from Afghan leadership. “It is unfortunate that Afghan leaders continue to make hostile statements against Pakistan and blame Pakistan for all failures in Afghanistan. However,… Continue reading Pakistan regrets Afghan President’s hostile remarks at NATO Summit
Edhi’s mortal remains reached National Stadium for Namaz-i-Janaza
KARACHI, July 9 (APP): The mortal remains of eminent social worker Abdul Sattar Edhi reached National Stadium, Karachi for `Namaz-i-Janaza’. The coffin, wrapped in national flag, was escorted from Kharadar by the contingent of Pakistan Navy. Elaborate arrangements were made for the Namaz-i-Janaza which would be led by Maulana Ahmed Niazi. Strict security arrangements have also… Continue reading Edhi’s mortal remains reached National Stadium for Namaz-i-Janaza
19-gun salute presented to Edhi’s coffin
KARACHI July 19 (APP): A 19-gun salute as part of the state honour was presented to the coffin of legendary social worker Abdul Sattar Edhi soon after his funeral prayers here at the National Stadium on Saturday. Earlier, the government had announced to carry out funeral of the legend with state honour. Later, his coffin… Continue reading 19-gun salute presented to Edhi’s coffin
Edhi’s body being taken to National Stadium for Namaz-i-Janaza
KARACHI, July 9 (APP): The body of eminent social worker Abdul Sattar Edhi, who expired in Karachi on Friday night, is being taken from Kharadar to the National Stadium for `Namaz-i-Janaza’. The coffin of the legendary social worker has been wrapped in the national flag. The Namaz-i-Janaza is expected to be attended by a very large number… Continue reading Edhi’s body being taken to National Stadium for Namaz-i-Janaza
US media pays tributes to Edhi as the ‘greatest Pakistani’
NEW YORK, July 9 (APP): American print and electronic gave prominent coverage to the passing away in Karachi of Abdul Sattar Edhi, the Pakistani philanthropist, calling him a revered figure and the “greatest Pakistani”, while underlining the fact that he lived modestly despite the vast sums of money that passed through his charitable foundation. After… Continue reading US media pays tributes to Edhi as the ‘greatest Pakistani’
PM leaves for Pakistan
LONDON, July 9 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif left here Saturday for Pakistan after recovering from his heart surgery. The Prime Minister was convalescing after undergoing a heart surgery in London and left for the country on the advice of his doctors.
Eminent social worker Sattar Edhi laid to rest
Eminent social worker Sattar Edhi laid to rest KARACHI, July 9 (APP): Eminent social worker Abdul Sattar Edhi was laid to rest with full official honours at the Edhi Village here on Saturday afternoon. Edhi breathed his last at the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) on Friday night where he was under treatment… Continue reading Eminent social worker Sattar Edhi laid to rest
