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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

Ex. Secretary SCCI strongly rebuts allegation of corruption, blames president of character assassination

PESHAWAR, Apr 25 (APP): Ex. Secretary Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), Sajjad Aziz has strongly rebutted allegations of corruption leveled against him and blamed President, Faud Ishaq of character assassination to conceal his personal irregularities and shortcomings. In a press statement issued here on Thursday in response to a press conference addressed by… Continue reading Ex. Secretary SCCI strongly rebuts allegation of corruption, blames president of character assassination

DG Libraries inaugurates third day of book fair

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): The Director General of the Department of Libraries, Muhammad Arshad on Thursday inaugurated the third day of a three-day book fair organized by the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Administration. The day three began with Muhammad Arshad’s insightful introductory remarks, followed by Sardar Irshad Shaheen’s thought-provoking review of his book entitled “Physics… Continue reading DG Libraries inaugurates third day of book fair

Private education sector demands allocation of funds for educational institutions

ISLAMABAD, April 25 (APP): Malik Abrar Hussain, the central president of All Pakistan Private Schools and Colleges Association, had demanded the government of Pakistan to allocate handsome funds in the upcoming budget for private educational institutions to continue education for the children of this country. Provision of facilities is the responsibility of the Government of… Continue reading Private education sector demands allocation of funds for educational institutions

AL Baraka Bank delegation explores collaboration with IIUI during Faisal Masjid campus visit

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): A delegation of Global Board Members of Al Baraka Bank recently visited the Faisal Masjid campus of the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI). The delegation, led by, Dr. Jehad El Nakla Chairman Board Al Baraka Bank was received by Incharge Protocol & Public Relations Nasir Farid. He provided a briefing on… Continue reading AL Baraka Bank delegation explores collaboration with IIUI during Faisal Masjid campus visit

Balochistan suitable region for int’l investment, govt to provide all facilities under one-window operation: CM

QUETTA, Apr 25 (APP):Balochistan Chief Minister,  Sarfraz Bugti on Thursday said the province was a suitable region for international investment and the provincial government would provide all facilities under one roof to domestic and international investors through one-window operation. He made the remarks during a call on paid by Kanni Wignaraja, Assistant Secretary-General, United Nations… Continue reading Balochistan suitable region for int’l investment, govt to provide all facilities under one-window operation: CM

Wafaqi Mohtasib team directs ETO to provide one-window facility, launch awareness campaign

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): An Inspection Team from the Wafaqi Mohtasib’s Office on Thursday visited the Excise and Taxation Office, Islamabad under the directions of the Federal Ombudsman, Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi, with a view to ascertaining the difficulties being faced by the general public with regard to registration of vehicles. Headed by a senior advisor,… Continue reading Wafaqi Mohtasib team directs ETO to provide one-window facility, launch awareness campaign

DG kicks off tree plantation drive in ICT

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): The Director General (DG) of Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Administration, Flt. Lt. (retd) Asim Ayub on Thursday kicked off a tree plantation drive by planting a sapling at the Department of Agriculture here on Thursday. According to the Spokesman of the Chief Commissioner Office, Nouman Nazir, the initiative was kicked off… Continue reading DG kicks off tree plantation drive in ICT

SMC officers from NIM receive briefing on BISP operations

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): The 35th Senior Management Course (SMC) Officers from the National Institute of Management (NIM) Islamabad, Thursday visited Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Headquarters and have knowledge of BISP’s operations and expertise in executing its various pro-poor schemes for disadvantaged sections of society. The visit of the SMC Officers was conducted under… Continue reading SMC officers from NIM receive briefing on BISP operations

FIA, Anti-Corruption deptt to be involved in probe of financial scam in SCCI

PESHAWAR, Apr 25 (APP): Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) will approach Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and Anti-Corruption Department in probing of massive financial scam in the trade body involving misappropriation of millions of rupees through forgery in issuance of recommendation letters to different embassies for visa issuance. “The embezzlement runs into millions of… Continue reading FIA, Anti-Corruption deptt to be involved in probe of financial scam in SCCI

Panel of Presiding officers announced for 337th Senate session

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Chairman Senate Syed Yusuf Raza Gillani on Thursday announced the panel of Presiding officers to act in absence of both the Chairman and Deputy Chairman. The Chairman chaired the proceedings of 337th Senate session, commenced on the very day. The panel of Presiding officers comprises Shahadat Awan, Irfanul Haq Saddiqui and… Continue reading Panel of Presiding officers announced for 337th Senate session

Youth engagement, use of digital media amid fostering exchanges with countries on environment crucial: Romina

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP):Prime Minister’s Coordinator for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Romina Khurshid Alam on Thursday underscored the need for engaging young graduates as interns, use of digital media, exchanges with countries having identical initiatives on environment and provision of equal access to information at all levels as crucial to address environmental degradation. The… Continue reading Youth engagement, use of digital media amid fostering exchanges with countries on environment crucial: Romina

PM launches Shuhada Package for martyred federal govt officials; resolves to eliminate smuggling

ABBOTTABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday launched the Shuhada Package to support the families of the federal government officials martyred in the line of duty, comprising cash assistance, housing allowance as well as free education and medical treatment. The prime minister, who visited the family of late Customs Inspector Syed… Continue reading PM launches Shuhada Package for martyred federal govt officials; resolves to eliminate smuggling

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