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KP Open Shooting Gala concludes

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP): The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Open Shooting Gala was concluded on Friday at the Peshawar Garrison, with over 220 shooters from across the province participating in the event. The competition saw shooters vying for top honors in a range of weapons, including the 9mm pistol, AK-47, and airgun, PTV reported. The event was… Continue reading KP Open Shooting Gala concludes

UK higher Education leaders visit CUI

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP): Higher Education Leaders from the UK along with British Council officials visited COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) on Friday to explore avenues of cooperation in higher education sector. The visit was aimed at building sustainable person-to-person and institution-to-institution contacts and collaborations with British universities. The delegation is visiting Pakistan from April 21… Continue reading UK higher Education leaders visit CUI

Lahore-Paris rally to highlight the positive image of Pakistan; Rana Mashhood

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP): Chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Programme,(PMYP) Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan on Friday said that the Lahore Paris Rally would play a vital role in highlighting the positive image of Pakistan. He said this while reviewing the arrangements of the Lahore-Paris rally 2024 during a meeting with the Managing Director of Pakistan Tourism… Continue reading Lahore-Paris rally to highlight the positive image of Pakistan; Rana Mashhood

NHA’s flood-damaged portion’s repair to be completed by Dec 2024: Aleem

ISLAMABAD, April 26 (APP): Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan Friday informed the National Assembly that the restoration of the old national highway, damaged by floods, is scheduled to be finished by December 2024. Replying to a calling attention notice in the House, he said that an amount of Rs 500 million has been… Continue reading NHA’s flood-damaged portion’s repair to be completed by Dec 2024: Aleem

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Cabinet briefed on progress of PIA privatization

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chairs meeting of the Federal Cabinet in Islamabad on 26th April 2024.

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP): The Federal Cabinet was informed on Friday that the privatization process of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) was on track and several companies were taking keen interest in the airlines. Federal Secretary for Privatization briefing the cabinet regarding the recent progress of PIA’s privatization process, told that the advertisements inviting expressions of… Continue reading Cabinet briefed on progress of PIA privatization

PM devolved some of his authority of hiring talented professionals to ministries: ED clarifies

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP): The incumbent government has introduced changes in the Special Professional Pay Scales (SPPS) Policy under which Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to devolve some of his authority to the ministries/divisions to ensure the swift hiring of talented professionals, according to the Establishment Division. In this regard, the Establishment Division has… Continue reading PM devolved some of his authority of hiring talented professionals to ministries: ED clarifies

ISSI holds in-house session on elections in India

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP):The India Study Centre (ISC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) on Friday organized an in-house session on the on-going 18th Lok Sabha elections in India. The event was attended by diplomats, academics, practitioners, and researchers of various Islamabad-based think-tanks. The participants exchanged views on the length and breadth of… Continue reading ISSI holds in-house session on elections in India

Art exhibition highlighting “Echoes of Earth” on May 4

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP):Theatre Wallay will feature an art exhibition, titled “Echoes of the Earth”, a celebration of climate consciousness on May 4 at Bhittai Auditorium in Islamabad. The exhibition supported by the US Mission in Pakistan in partnership with Pakistan-US Alumni Network orchestrated a transformative writing workshop aimed at cultivating the talents of aspiring… Continue reading Art exhibition highlighting “Echoes of Earth” on May 4

Speakers for proactive approach, inclusive strategy to address Afghanistan issues

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP):The Speakers at an international conference have demanded the stakeholders to adopt a proactive approach and inclusive strategy at the regional partners’ level to address issues of Afghanistan. During the working session-I on the theme of “Unravelling Afghanistan’s Shifting Landscape”, the experts suggested a regional dialogue and cooperation, border and refugee management,… Continue reading Speakers for proactive approach, inclusive strategy to address Afghanistan issues

Saudi Arabia’s Umrah and Ziyarah Forum focuses on innovative ways to enhance pilgrim experience

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP):Umrah and Ziyarah Forum concluded at the King Salman International Convention Center in Madinah. During the three-day event, participants discussed ways to foster collaborations, enhance the pilgrimage experience and improve the services provided for pilgrims. The agenda for the forum, organized by the Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in partnership… Continue reading Saudi Arabia’s Umrah and Ziyarah Forum focuses on innovative ways to enhance pilgrim experience

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