ECP refuses JUI-F candidate’s pea for recounting vote in NA-266

ISLAMABAD, April 04 (APP): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) refused the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) candidate’s plea for a vote recount in NA-266 (Kila Abdullah-Cum Chaman) on Thursday. Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai won the NA-266 seat with 67,028 votes, while JUI-F’s Salahuddin, could only receive 58,439 votes, in the elections.… Continue reading ECP refuses JUI-F candidate’s pea for recounting vote in NA-266

Kazakhstan agrees to enhance economic, trade ties with Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, April 04 (APP): Ambassador of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Kistafin met with Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Thursday and agreed to enhance bilateral economic and trade ties between the two countries. The meeting focused on strategies to increase the trade volume between the two nations, said a press release issued here. During the… Continue reading Kazakhstan agrees to enhance economic, trade ties with Pakistan

Shaheed Zulfiqa Ali Bhutto laid foundation democracy: Balochistan CM

QUETTA, Apr 04 (APP): Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Thursday said that Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto laid the foundation of real democracy and he linked all the decisions with the intention of the people. He stated this in his message on the 45th death anniversary of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, the founder of… Continue reading Shaheed Zulfiqa Ali Bhutto laid foundation democracy: Balochistan CM

Mainly dry weather likely in most parts of country: PMD

ISLAMABAD, Apr 04 (APP): Pakistan Meterological Department (PMD) has forecast mainly dry weather for most parts of the country, while hot in southern parts. However, light rain-windstorm/thunderstorm is expected at isolated places in upper Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir and adjoining hilly areas. According to the synoptic situation, a shallow trough of westerly wave was affecting upper… Continue reading Mainly dry weather likely in most parts of country: PMD

PUC to observe ‘Peace for Palestine Day’ on Friday

By Rehan Khan ISLAMABAD, April 04 (APP):The Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC) has decided to observe Friday as ‘Peace for Palestine Day’ to raise awareness about the core issue and advocating for a peaceful resolution of the lingering dispute. Under the leadership of PUC Chairman Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi, religious scholars and leaders across Pakistan are… Continue reading PUC to observe ‘Peace for Palestine Day’ on Friday

Govt to provide policy support to industrial sector in upcoming Budget

ISLAMABAD, Apr 04 (APP): Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Thursday said that the government will provide economic and trade policy support to the business community and their suggestions will be implemented in the upcoming budget. The government is fully aware of its responsibilities for economic and industrial competitiveness and productivity and in… Continue reading Govt to provide policy support to industrial sector in upcoming Budget

CM meets World Bank country director

LAHORE, Apr 04 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif had a meeting with World Bank Country Director Najy Benhassine to discuss World Bank-funded development projects in Punjab. Emphasising the need for early completion of the ongoing public welfare projects in the province, the Chief Minister said, “I will personally monitor the ongoing World Bank-funded… Continue reading CM meets World Bank country director

Comprehensive measures in progress to enhance tax net: FBR

PESHAWAR, Apr 04 (APP): Chief Commissioner (Inland Revenue) Regional Tax Office (RTO) Peshawar, Zafar Iqbal Khan has said that in consultations with the trading community comprehensive measures have been initiated to enhance the tax net. Addressing an online open court here on Thursday, he said that due to the survey of various markets 65364 new… Continue reading Comprehensive measures in progress to enhance tax net: FBR

DC for effective tackling begging, inflation, urban choas in ICT

ISLAMABAD, Apr 4 (APP): Deputy Commissioner (DC) Islamabad, Irfan Nawaz Memon on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review the performance of Assistant Commissioners and Magistrates in the Federal Capital during Ramazan and orchestrated a roadmap for a more efficient and responsive administration. According to the Spokesman of ICT, Dr Abdullah Tabassum, the recent gathering… Continue reading DC for effective tackling begging, inflation, urban choas in ICT

Commissioner inspects IDC’s lab services for workers

ISLAMABAD, Apr 3 (APP): The Commissioner of Islamabad Employees Social Security Institution (IESSI) Rabia Aurangzeb accompanied by the medical advisors on Wednesday conducted an inspection of the lab services provided by Islamabad Diagnostic Centre (IDC) to its registered workers. During the visit, various aspects of the laboratory procedures were discussed, aiming to ensure quality services for… Continue reading Commissioner inspects IDC’s lab services for workers

Journalists delegation calls on Jam Kamal

ISLAMABAD, Apr 03 (APP): Azhar Jatoi, the newly elected President of the National Press Club on Thursday led a delegation to meet with Federal Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan. The meeting, attended by key officials from both sides, focused on fostering collaboration between the media and government for effective communication and transparency in trade and… Continue reading Journalists delegation calls on Jam Kamal

Romina Khurshid Alam appointed as Coordinator to PM on Climate Change

ISLAMABAD, Apr 03 (APP): Member National Assembly, former Parliamentary Secretary, Founding Chairperson Parliamentary Caucus on Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam has been appointed as Coordinator to the Prime Minister on climate change. The MNA would lead the Ministry of Climate Change and matters related to the subject as per the notification received here. Romina Khurshid… Continue reading Romina Khurshid Alam appointed as Coordinator to PM on Climate Change

Uzbek envoy calls on Governor Punjab

LAHORE, Apr 03 (APP): Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan Oybek Arif Usmanov called on Punjab Governor Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rehman and discussed matters of mutual interest and ways to expand bilateral cooperation in the field of education and trade during a meeting at the Governor’s House here on Wednesday. Honorary Consul of Uzbekistan in Punjab, Najeeb Mushtaq… Continue reading Uzbek envoy calls on Governor Punjab

Saudi Arabia’s Religious Affairs enhances guidance through Electronic Screens at Two Holy Mosques during Ramazan

ISLAMABAD, Apr 03 (APP): Saudi Arabia’s Presidency for Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque is using interactive electronic screens with intelligent applications that guide, help with advice, and raise awareness among worshippers, enriching the religious experience of millions of Umrah performers and visitors, especially during Ramazan. Through the screens, visitors are… Continue reading Saudi Arabia’s Religious Affairs enhances guidance through Electronic Screens at Two Holy Mosques during Ramazan

Suspicious letters sent to four LHC judges handed over to CTD: DIG Operations

LAHORE, Apr 03 (APP): Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Operations Lahore Ali Nasir Rizvi on Wednesday said the suspicious letters sent to four judges of the Lahore High Court (LHC) had been handed over to Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD). Speaking to media persons at the LHC premises, he said investigation was underway while other courts were also… Continue reading Suspicious letters sent to four LHC judges handed over to CTD: DIG Operations

CDA, PITB sign agreement for digitisation of official record

ISLAMABAD, Apr 03 (APP): The Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) have signed an agreement to digitise all office working of the authority. Under the agreement, a modern property management system will be introduced to computerise the property record of the citizens.According to the details, the e-office will be established as… Continue reading CDA, PITB sign agreement for digitisation of official record

Sindh cabinet lifts ban on recruitment, grants extension to COVID doctors, other staff

KARACHI, Apr 03 (APP): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presided over a cabinet meeting on Wednesday which approved the lifting of the ban on recruitment in the provincial government departments and also granted an extension to the doctors, nurses and other staff who were appointed during the COVID-19 pandemic until June 30, 2024.… Continue reading Sindh cabinet lifts ban on recruitment, grants extension to COVID doctors, other staff

Suspicious letters arrives at Rawalpindi GPO from letter box: IHC told

ISLAMABAD, Apr 03 (APP): The capital police on Wednesday informed the Islamabad High Court (IHC) that the suspicious letters came to Rawalpindi GPO from any letter box and then delivered to judges. Chief Justice Aamer Farooq, hearing the matter, remarked that now the CCTV cameras were installed everywhere, if it was not possible to know… Continue reading Suspicious letters arrives at Rawalpindi GPO from letter box: IHC told

Awais for early completion of ongoing feasibility study for construction of small dams

ISLAMABAD, Apr 03 (APP): Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari on Wednesday directed the concerned quarters for early completion of the ongoing feasibility study for the construction of several small dams on hill torrent drains in Taunsa, Dera Ghazi Khan and Rajanpur. Chairing a meeting on hill torrents and the Murunj Dam project,… Continue reading Awais for early completion of ongoing feasibility study for construction of small dams

IHC summons secretary interior

ISLAMABAD, Apr 03 (APP): The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday summoned secretary interior in a case against closure of services of social media application X in the country. Chief Justice Aamer Farooq heard the case filed by a journalist Ahtisham Abbasi regarding the matter. Joint secretary interior appeared before the bench and submitted report.… Continue reading IHC summons secretary interior

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