First Pakistani woman awarded the Diana Legacy Award by Prince William

ISLAMABAD, Mar 15 (APP): Alizey Khan, founder Ruhil Foundation is the first Pakistani woman to have been awarded the Diana Legacy Award. She received the award from Prince William at a ceremony held in London on March 14, 2024. Alizey Khan, 26 has been recognised with the highest accolade a young person can achieve for… Continue reading First Pakistani woman awarded the Diana Legacy Award by Prince William

President Asif Ali Zardari reaches hometown Nawabshah

HYDERABAD, Mar 15 (APP): The President Asif Ali Zardari reached his hometown Nawabshah on Friday. From the airport, he went to the ancestral graveyard “Balu Ja Qubba”, where he visited the graves of his father late Hakim Ali Zardari and mother late Begum Bilqis Sultana, laid floral wreaths and recited Fateha. On this occasion, chief… Continue reading President Asif Ali Zardari reaches hometown Nawabshah

Dar submits nomination papers for Islamabad technocrat seat

ISLAMABAD, Mar 15 (APP): The nomination papers of former Finance Minister Ishaq Dar were submitted on Friday to  contest  the technocrat seat reserved for Islamabad. Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry and Hanif Abbasi, both central leaders of the PML-N and Members of the National Assembly, submitted nomination papers for former Finance Minister Ishaq Dar as proposers.

ADB delegation calls on KP CM, discusses mutual cooperation

PESHAWAR, Mar 15 (APP): A delegation of Asian Development Bank (ADB) called on Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Khan Gandapur at Pakhtunkhwa House, Islamabad and discussed with him matters related to mutual cooperation with special focus on development projects of public welfare being carried out in the province with the financial assistance of the… Continue reading ADB delegation calls on KP CM, discusses mutual cooperation

Cleaning, sterilization activities cover over 1.3 million square meters in Prophet’s Mosque

ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP): A total of 1,490 workers carry out a program to clean and sterilize the Prophet’s Mosque, its courtyards, and its roof around the clock, using the latest devices, automated equipment, and environmentally friendly cleaning and sterilization materials, as part of the operational plan implemented by the Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for… Continue reading Cleaning, sterilization activities cover over 1.3 million square meters in Prophet’s Mosque

PNCA hosts calligraphy art exhibition to commemorate Ramazan

ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP): In a tribute to the holy month of Ramadan, the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) on Thursday unveiled a captivating Calligraphy Exhibition at the National Art Gallery in Islamabad. The exhibition was inaugurated by Ms. Humaira Ahmed a Secretary, National Heritage and Culture Division along with Director General PNCA,… Continue reading PNCA hosts calligraphy art exhibition to commemorate Ramazan

CEC dismisses speculation of foreign ambassador appointment

ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP): The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) on Thursday rejected the unfounded rumors of being appointed as an ambassador for a foreign country, clarifying that neither has the government made any offer nor does he have any intention of accepting such a position. A spokesperson of the ECP stated in a press release… Continue reading CEC dismisses speculation of foreign ambassador appointment

Khawaja Asif chairs meeting on ministry of aviation

ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP): Minister for Defence, Defence Production and Aviation Khawaja Muhammed Asif on Thursday chaired a meeting and detailed briefing was given by the secretary aviation on role of aviation ministry, National Aviation Policy 2023, the challenges faced by Pakistan Aviation industry. The minister was also briefed on the entities working under the… Continue reading Khawaja Asif chairs meeting on ministry of aviation

Dry weather likely in most parts of country: PMD

ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP): Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast mainly dry weather for most parts of the country during the next 24 hours. While cold weather will prevail in the northern parts of the country. According to the synoptic situation, continental air was prevailing over most parts of the country. During the last 24… Continue reading Dry weather likely in most parts of country: PMD

Action continues against sub-standard food during Ramazan in ICT: DDO IFA

ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP): Deputy Director Operations (DDO) of the Islamabad Food Authority (IFA) Dr Tahira Saddique on Thursday said that actions were being continued against the substandard food during the holy month of Ramazan, responding to citizens’ complaints . Talking to APP, she said that in a recent action, a team of IFA inspected… Continue reading Action continues against sub-standard food during Ramazan in ICT: DDO IFA

President of Iran’s visit could seal free trade agreement, says Ambassador

ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP): Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan, Dr . Reza Amiri Moghadam on Thursday said that there is a strong possibility that the bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will be finalized in the upcoming visit of the President of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi to Pakistan. He said that from the upcoming visit of the… Continue reading President of Iran’s visit could seal free trade agreement, says Ambassador

Overseas employment promoter license suspended as Pakistani nurses lose jobs in KSA

ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP): Director General of Emigration and Overseas Employment has taken serious notice of loss of jobs of a considerable number of Pakistani nurses in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia due to functional irregularities surfaced by the foreign employers in the kingdom. In light of a preliminary fact finding report, the overseas employment promoter… Continue reading Overseas employment promoter license suspended as Pakistani nurses lose jobs in KSA

CM Maryam pays surprise visit to PIC

LAHORE, Mar 13 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz made an unannounced visit to the Punjab Institute of Cardiology on Wednesday. Upon arrival, she immediately proceeded to the Emergency Block, where she personally inspected the facilities and inquired about the prevailing situation at the reception counter. During her visit, CM Maryam Nawaz reviewed the provision… Continue reading CM Maryam pays surprise visit to PIC

Earthquake jolts KP and Islamabad

ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (APP): An earthquake of 5.3 magnitude on the Richter scale jolted various parts of the country on Wednesday. According to a private news channel, the National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC) confirmed that tremors were felt in various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the federal capital, and the adjoining areas. Earthquake tremors occurred in… Continue reading Earthquake jolts KP and Islamabad

CM seeks plan to uplift tourism

LAHORE, Mar 13 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has sought a comprehensive “Punjab Tourism Plan” in seven days and ordered to undertake mapping of tourists sites across the province. The CM chaired a meeting in which Secretary Tourism gave a briefing about tourism and religious tourism here on Wednesday. Maryam Nawaz directed to undertake… Continue reading CM seeks plan to uplift tourism

IHC summons chairmen PTA, PEMRA in audio leaks case

ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (APP): The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday again summoned chairmen of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) in person in audio leaks cases of Bushra Bibi and Najam u Saqib. The court directed the chairman PTA and members to submit their report along with their affidavits.… Continue reading IHC summons chairmen PTA, PEMRA in audio leaks case

IHC seeks comments on appeals of PTI founder, Qureshi

ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (APP): The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday accepted the appeals for hearing against the sentences of PTI founder and Shah Mehmood Qureshi in cipher case. The court served notices to respondents and sought arguments from lawyers on March 18. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Miangul Hassan… Continue reading IHC seeks comments on appeals of PTI founder, Qureshi

Mohsin Naqvi visits Ministry of Narcotics Control

ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (APP): Federal Minister of Interior and Anti-Narcotics Mohsin Naqvi visited the Ministry of Anti-Narcotics on Wednesday. On his visit, he announced not to use his office in the Ministry of Anti-Narcotics saying office in the ministry of interior is enough for him because offices in two ministries are a waste of resources.… Continue reading Mohsin Naqvi visits Ministry of Narcotics Control

Mainly cold and dry weather likely in most parts of country: PMD

ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (APP): Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast dry weather for most parts of the country while cold in upper parts. Light rain-wind/thunderstorm with snowfall over hills is expected at isolated places in Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan. According to the synoptic situation, a westerly wave was affecting upper/central parts of the country. During… Continue reading Mainly cold and dry weather likely in most parts of country: PMD

Law minister chairs meeting of anti-corruption task force

ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (APP): Federal Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazir Tarar on Wednesday emphasized on the need of capacity building programs and collaboration among departments to combat financial corruption effectively. The law minister was chairing the 2nd meeting of the Anti-Corruption Task Force which was attended by representatives from various relevant departments including… Continue reading Law minister chairs meeting of anti-corruption task force

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