Over 700 Sri Lankan students to appear in tests for study in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP): Over 700 Sri Lankan students from across Sri Lanka will appear in the written tests being held for scholarships to study in Pakistan’s universities at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. According to the Higher Education Commission (HEC), the scholarships are part of Pakistan-Sri Lanka Higher Education Cooperation Programme, which is aimed to… Continue reading Over 700 Sri Lankan students to appear in tests for study in Pakistan

Health experts ask citizens to strictly observe Corona SOPs

ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP): The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination on Sunday asked the citizens to strictly follow COVID-19 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in offices and markets to prevent the disease in the wake of an increase in the number of delta variant cases in the country. According to an official of… Continue reading Health experts ask citizens to strictly observe Corona SOPs

Improving infrastructure in South Punjab, govt’s priority : Qureshi

MULTAN, Aug 15 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on Sunday that the incumbent government was taking practical steps to improve infrastructure in South Punjab on priority. Addressing the meeting of the district coordination committee here, he said that special focus was being given on development projects in the deprived areas. The foreign… Continue reading Improving infrastructure in South Punjab, govt’s priority : Qureshi

Former ISI chief Gen Hamid Gul remembered

ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP): Former Director General (DG) of Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) General Hamid Gul’s sixth death anniversary was observed with reverence and respect participated by his family members and party Tehreek Jawanan Pakistan and Kashmir (TJP) activists. General Hamid Gul in the 1980s was a military commander, and served as the head of… Continue reading Former ISI chief Gen Hamid Gul remembered

Malik Amin urges civil society bodies to join govt’s forestry initiatives

ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Climate Change, Malik Amin Aslam on Sunday emphasised unprecedented importance of civil society organisations’ role in boosting country’s tree cover and climate-resilience at national and sub-national levels. “When forests are managed sustainably, it can grow healthy and it also can provide essential goods and… Continue reading Malik Amin urges civil society bodies to join govt’s forestry initiatives

Razaq Dawood hope country’s exports to reach $50 billion in FY 2023

ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP): Adviser for Commerce and Investment Razzaq Dawood Sunday expressed the hope that by the last fiscal year 2023 of the current government, country’s exports would reach at $50 billion by following the policy of trade diversification in potential trade sectors and markets. Export diversification, focus on non-traditional sectors and increasing exports… Continue reading Razaq Dawood hope country’s exports to reach $50 billion in FY 2023

Local POL production increase 18.05% in FY 2020-21

ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP): The overall production of petroleum commodities has witnessed an increase of 18.05 percent during the fiscal year 2020-21 as compared to corresponding period of last year. The POL products that showed positive growth include Kerosene Oil the production of which increased by 9.12 percent during the period under review, Pakistan Bureau… Continue reading Local POL production increase 18.05% in FY 2020-21

Kashmiris to observe Indian Independence Day as Black Day on Aug. 15

MIRPUR (AJK), Aug 14 (APP): Kashmiris inhibiting across the world including Pakistan, Azad Jammu Kashmir and Indian Illegally occupied Jammu & Kashmir will observe India’s Independence Day on August 15 (Sunday) as black day to express complete dissociation from India and extreme indignation and hatred against the Indian imperialism for forcibly continuing her (India) unlawful… Continue reading Kashmiris to observe Indian Independence Day as Black Day on Aug. 15

14 uncommon eagles, falcons tagged with Pak flag set free

ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP): Signifying the date of Independence, 14 exotic avian predators, tagged with Pakistani flag and bearing the flag’s motif-codes, were released into the air at Kashmir Stadium, Margalla Road on Saturday, in connection with the Independence Day celebrations. Various majestic birds released on the event, belonged to the categories included in the… Continue reading 14 uncommon eagles, falcons tagged with Pak flag set free

Pakistan flag hoisted at embassy in Washington to mark Independence Day

WASHINGTON, Aug 14 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Asad Majeed Khan, Saturday hoisted the national flag at the embassy in Washington to mark the auspicious occasion of the country’s Independence Day. Special messages of President Dr. Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan were read out on the occasion. In their messages, both… Continue reading Pakistan flag hoisted at embassy in Washington to mark Independence Day

All communities live in peace, brotherhood in Pakistan: MNA Dr. Ramesh

KARACHI, Aug 14 (APP): Patron-in-chief of Pakistan Hindu Council (PHC) Member of the National Assembly (MNA) Dr. Ramesh Kumar on Saturday said it was hard to find any example throughout the World, the way people belonging to different communities and groups live in peace and brotherhood in Pakistan. He was addressing a ceremony organized by… Continue reading All communities live in peace, brotherhood in Pakistan: MNA Dr. Ramesh

75th Independence Day celebrated with traditional zeal

ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP): The Pakistani nation on Saturday celebrated 75th Independence Day on August 14 with traditional zeal and enthusiasm through a number of activities to highlight the struggle of our forefathers and national heroes for acquiring a separate homeland. The day was dawn with special prayers and a 31 gun salute in the… Continue reading 75th Independence Day celebrated with traditional zeal

Muzaffarabad Tigers qualify for KPL final

MUZAFFARABAD, Aug 14 (APP): Muzaffarabad Tigers beat Rawalakot Hawks by 7 runs in a nail-biting thriller where both teams were fighting to book the first ticket for the final of KPL 2021. Rawalakot Hawks now would wait for another opportunity on August 17 where they will face the winners of the eliminator 1. Shahid Afridi,… Continue reading Muzaffarabad Tigers qualify for KPL final

Pakistan Independence Day celebrated at embassies, missions worldwide

ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP): The 75th Independence Day of Pakistan was celebrated Saturday at country’s embassies and missions across the world by holding flag hoisting ceremonies and exhibitions. The envoys of Pakistan in respective ceremonies hoisted the national flag while the national anthem was played. The events were attended by the diplomatic community, officials of… Continue reading Pakistan Independence Day celebrated at embassies, missions worldwide

Independence Day celebrated with national zeal, zest in Faisalabad

FAISALABAD, Aug 14 (APP): The 75th Independence Day was celebrated with national zeal and zest throughout Faisalabad district with a commitment that all-out efforts would be made for steering the country out of multifaceted crises and no stone would be left unturned for the protection, progress and prosperity of Pakistan. The main flag hoisting ceremony… Continue reading Independence Day celebrated with national zeal, zest in Faisalabad

Second Int’l summit on Ideology of Pakistan held

ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP): Riphah International University, Islamabad on Saturday organized second International summit on Ideology of Pakistan. This is annual activity of the university aiming to promote Ideology of Pakistan in new generation and students. Initially the summit was designed with lectures, interactive sessions and competitions. Over 1500 students and 35 institutions from 12… Continue reading Second Int’l summit on Ideology of Pakistan held

PAEC Chairman gets highest civil award Nishan-e-Imtiaz

ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP): On the auspicious occasion of Independence Day, President Islamic Republic of Pakistan, has conferred the highest civil award, Nishan-e-Imtiaz (NI), upon Chairman Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), Muhammad Naeem. The conferment not only acknowledges Muhammad Naeem’s meritorious contribution for the projects of national interest and scientific and technical achievements during his… Continue reading PAEC Chairman gets highest civil award Nishan-e-Imtiaz

10 single cabin vehicles mounted with Ultra Low Volume sprayers handed over to Department of Plant Protection

ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP): The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, under the FAO-China South-South Cooperation (SSC) Programme on Saturday handed over 10 single cabin vehicles mounted with Ultra Low Volume (ULV) sprayers to the Department of Plant Protection (DPP), Government of Pakistan. The programme was funded by the Government of the… Continue reading 10 single cabin vehicles mounted with Ultra Low Volume sprayers handed over to Department of Plant Protection

Independence Day reminds us sacrifices of our forefathers: Ijaz Shah

ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP): Federal Minister for Narcotics Control Brig (R) Ijaz Ahmad Shah on Saturday said that Independence Day reminds us of great sacrifices rendered by our forefathers to achieve Pakistan. Addressing Independence Day ceremony in Nankana Sahib, he said “We should educate our coming generations about the philosophy of independence”, said a press… Continue reading Independence Day reminds us sacrifices of our forefathers: Ijaz Shah

Sarwar urges unity among political, religious forces for national cohesion

LAHORE, Aug 14 (APP):Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has appealed to the political and religious leadership of the country to rise above personal, political interests and take all decisions in the national cause. Addressing a press conference alongside Chairperson Global Women Media (GWM) on the 75th Independence Day at the Governor’s House here on Saturday,… Continue reading Sarwar urges unity among political, religious forces for national cohesion

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