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IHC adjourns  cipher case hearing against PTI founder  till April 20

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday adjourned hearing till April 30, on appeals against the conviction of PTI founder and former foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi in cipher case. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb heard the appeal of two accused. Federal Investigation… Continue reading IHC adjourns  cipher case hearing against PTI founder  till April 20

NACTA organizes 1st Annual Research Conference

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): National Counter Terrorism Agency (NACTA) in collaboration with UNODC organized a crucial Research Conference on ‘Understanding Terrorism in Newly Merged Districts (NMDs) on Thursday. Speaking on the occasion, the National Coordinator NACTA, Muhammad Tahir Rai, Hilal-i-Shujaat and Sitara-i-Imtiaz observed that the discussions and insights garnered during the conference will go on… Continue reading NACTA organizes 1st Annual Research Conference

Rain-windstorm/thunderstorm expected in most parts of country: PMD

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP):Rain-windstorm/thunderstorm with isolated hailstorm is expected in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir during the next 24 hours, as per Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecast. Heavy falls are also likely at few places in north Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to the synoptic situation, a westerly wave was affecting western… Continue reading Rain-windstorm/thunderstorm expected in most parts of country: PMD

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ENGRO announces strong results for 1st quarter 2024

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Engro Corporation’s revenue from continued operations grew by 45% to Rs 104.3 billion versus Rs 72.1 billion in 2023, as per Q1 results announced on PSX. Consolidated PAT of Q1 stood at Rs 10.4 billion (EPS 10.66) versus Rs 8.8 billion in 2023, said a news release. Higher profitability on account… Continue reading ENGRO announces strong results for 1st quarter 2024

Govt committed to empower youth with modern tech, IT: PM

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Thursday said the government was committed to empower youth with modern technology and provide them latest vocational training. He was speaking at an event organized by Ministry of Information Technology on occasion of International Girls in Information communication Technology (ICT) Day, to recognize contribution of female entrepreneurs… Continue reading Govt committed to empower youth with modern tech, IT: PM

Huawei Pakistan organizes “Digital Week”

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): In an endeavor to unite multiple carriers, enterprises, and partners for the enhancement of digital infrastructure and the creation of an ecosystem, Huawei Pakistan organized a “Digital Week” at its state-of-the-art headquarters at OEC tower Islamabad. Ethan Sun, Huawei Pakistan CEO, shared that the Huawei Pakistan Digital Week is part of… Continue reading Huawei Pakistan organizes “Digital Week”

Divorced from ground reality: Pakistan rejects US State Deptt’s country report on HR practices

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Pakistan on Thursday categorically rejected the recently released 2023 Country Report on human rights practices issued by the US State Department terming its contents “unfair, based on inaccurate information and completely divorced from the ground reality.” The Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Bloch, in a statement, said that the US State… Continue reading Divorced from ground reality: Pakistan rejects US State Deptt’s country report on HR practices

Modern irrigation system imperative to deal with water scarcity: UAF VC

FAISALABAD, Apr 25 (APP): University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) Vice Chancellor (VC) Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan said on Thursday that with the passage of time, the issue of water scarcity had aggravated in the country, and Pakistan would have to adopt alternative modern irrigation systems to overcome water scarcity. Addressing the international conference, titled… Continue reading Modern irrigation system imperative to deal with water scarcity: UAF VC

Three new bills introduced in Senate

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): As many as three government bills including the Election (Amendment) Bill, 2024, the Motion Pictures (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and the Establishment of Special Court (Overseas Pakistanis Property) Bill, 2023 were introduced in the Senate on Thursday. Minister for Foreign Affairs Mohammad Ishaq Dar on behalf of Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Minister… Continue reading Three new bills introduced in Senate

Parliament committed to resolve public issues on priority basis: Ghulam Mustafa

ISLAMABAD, April 25 (APP): Deputy Speaker National Assembly Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah on Thursday said that Parliament of Pakistan is committed to resolve public issues on priority basis. During meeting with Political Counselor British High Commission, Ms. Zoe Ware who called on him at Parliament House Islamabad, he said that Pakistan values its ties with… Continue reading Parliament committed to resolve public issues on priority basis: Ghulam Mustafa

ATC grants interim bail to Azam Swati in 6 cases of May-9 riots

LAHORE, Apr 25 (APP): An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Thursday granted interim bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Azam Khan Swati in six cases related to the May-9 riots, until May 21. The court stopped the police from arresting Azam Swati and instructed the PTI leader to join the investigation. ATC Judge Arshad Javed presided… Continue reading ATC grants interim bail to Azam Swati in 6 cases of May-9 riots

Special education dept submits project for opening Autism School in Lahore

ISLAMABAD, April 25 (APP): The Department of Special Education has submitted the Project Concept-1 (PC1) for a state-of-the-art school catering to children with autism disorder to the Provincial Development Board for approval. The proposed school, estimated to cost approximately Rs673.5 million, will be constructed on a 26 kanal and10 marla land in the Township area,… Continue reading Special education dept submits project for opening Autism School in Lahore

Safari Park to welcome Madhubala elephant in May

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Madhubala, a 16-year-old African elephant, is finally getting a new lease of life after spending years in solitary confinement at the Karachi Zoo as she will be relocated to Safari Park Lahore next month. According to Zoo administration, the arrangements for the transfer have been completed, Madhubala will join two other… Continue reading Safari Park to welcome Madhubala elephant in May

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