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Renowned comedian Umer Sharif remembered on his birth anniversary

ISLAMABAD, Apr 19 (APP): Renowned comedian Umer Sharif was remembered on the occasion of his birth anniversary on Friday. Born on April 19, 1955, Umer started his career in Karachi as a stage performer at the age of 14 in 1969. He joined theatre, using the stage name Umer Zarif, modeled after his favorite comedian… Continue reading Renowned comedian Umer Sharif remembered on his birth anniversary

President Zardari, PM Shehbaz condemn Karachi suicide attack; laud timely police response

ISLAMABAD, Apr 19 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday strongly condemned a suicide attack that took place in Karachi’s Landhi area, lauding the timely response by the police to avert casualties. In separately issued statements, both the president and prime minister said that the timely action by the… Continue reading President Zardari, PM Shehbaz condemn Karachi suicide attack; laud timely police response

U.S. envoy calls on Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar

ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP): The U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome on Thursday called on Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and discussed various aspects of bilateral relations and recent global and regional developments, Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on its official X handle. In the meeting, Ambassador Blome conveyed the United States’ commitment to working with… Continue reading U.S. envoy calls on Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar

PML-N persistently advocates for engaging dialogue: Asif

ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP):Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said on Thursday that all political parties have to play their role to get Pakistan out of the existing crisis. Talking to a private news channel, he said that the opposition ought to fulfill its constitutional role rather than inciting turmoil through nationwide disruptions. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)… Continue reading PML-N persistently advocates for engaging dialogue: Asif

3.5 magnitude earthquake hits Quetta

ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP):An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 jolted Quetta Region on Thursday. The depth was 58 kilometer. According to the private news channel, National Seismic Monitoring Center (NSMC) reported that the epicenter of the earthquake was 4 kilometer southwest of Quetta.

Rain lashes parts of federal capital on Thursday

ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP):Rain lashed parts of the federal capital on Thursday’s afternoon as per forecast of Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) indicating a westerly weather system affecting most parts of the country. Like other parts of the country, the rain of light to moderate intensity started in the afternoon and continued till night in parts… Continue reading Rain lashes parts of federal capital on Thursday

PM witnesses signing of letter of intent between PMYP, UNICEF

ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday witnessed singing of a letter of intent regarding the United Nations Generation Unlimited (GenU) programme between Prime Minister’s Youth Programme and the UN International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF). GenU was launched by the Secretary General of the United Nations in 2018 aimed at empowering… Continue reading PM witnesses signing of letter of intent between PMYP, UNICEF

Opposition’s protest amid President’s address taints parliamentary norms: Raisani

ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP):Youngest Member of the National Assembly (MNA) and Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPPP-Balochistan) Nawabzada Mir Jamal Khan Raisani on Thursday said the Opposition’s protest during the President’s address to the joint sitting of Parliament tainted the parliamentary norms of the country that brought bad name to the country before foreign dignitaries who… Continue reading Opposition’s protest amid President’s address taints parliamentary norms: Raisani

SC suspends ECP’s re-polling order in PP-51

ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP):The Supreme Court on Thursday suspended the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) order for re-polling in 12 polling stations of PP-51 Chaman on April 21. The three-member SC bench headed by Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar and comprising Justice Ayesha Malik and Irfan Saadat Khan also ordered the ECP to issue a new… Continue reading SC suspends ECP’s re-polling order in PP-51

MoHR helpline received 1,460,460 calls since its inception

ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP):Ministry of Huaman Right’s Helpline 1099 has received 1,460,460 calls since i has established providing services in 5,5323 relevant cases, said an official here on Thursday. Talking to APP, he said all callers being victim of human rights violation, received legal assistance and were referred to the concerned departments when necessary. During… Continue reading MoHR helpline received 1,460,460 calls since its inception

IESCO recovers Rs 2697.25 mln from 105,469 defaulters

ISLAMABAD, April 18 (APP):In line with directives issued by the Minister of Energy (Power Division) Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) intensified its operations against defaulters in all circles and recovered Rs 2697.25 million from 105,469 running and dead defaulters. IESCO Chief Dr Muhammad Amjad said that Federal Investigation Agency, police… Continue reading IESCO recovers Rs 2697.25 mln from 105,469 defaulters

IESCO issues power shut down programme

ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP):Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) on Thursday issued a power suspension programme for Friday for various areas of its region due to necessary maintenance and routine development work. According to IESCO Spokesman, the power supply of different feeders and grid stations would remain suspended for the period From 07:00 AM to 12:00… Continue reading IESCO issues power shut down programme

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