ISLAMABAD, Sep 07 (APP): Chief of Naval Staff Pakistan Navy Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi on Monday said 8th September, the Navy Day, is celebrated by Pakistan Navy to acknowledge the sacrifices and spirit of our Naval heroes who epitomized grit, courage and valour during the 1965 War. The day reminds us of the heroic deeds… Continue reading Navy Day acknowledges sacrifices, spirit of 1965 War heroes: Naval Chief
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Center commits Rs 736 bn for 5 projects under Karachi Transformation Plan
ISLAMABAD, Sep 07 (APP):The Federal Government on Monday committed to provide funding of Rs 736 billion for five projects under the Karachi Transformation Plan announced by the Prime Minister last week. The commitment was finalized during a meeting held here chaired by Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar. The meeting discussed in… Continue reading Center commits Rs 736 bn for 5 projects under Karachi Transformation Plan
Pakistan to ‘voluntarily’ restore one million hectares of degraded land under Bonn Challenge: Amin Aslam
ISLAMABAD, Sep 07 (APP): Pakistan has decided to enter into the Bonn Challenge 2030, a global environmental restoration endeavor under which globally 350 million hectares of degraded and deforested land would be restored by 2030 through afforestation activities. The press statement issued here on Monday stated that as a part of the global effort, one… Continue reading Pakistan to ‘voluntarily’ restore one million hectares of degraded land under Bonn Challenge: Amin Aslam
Loss-making state properties being auctioned under PM vision: SAPM
ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Sayed Zulfikar Abbas Bukhari Monday said the loss-making properties of federal government were being auctioned under the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan. Addressing a ceremony held here to process the auction of the federal government’s properties,… Continue reading Loss-making state properties being auctioned under PM vision: SAPM
Qureshi grieved over deaths in Bangladesh mosque blast
ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Sunday expressed grief over the loss of life in an explosion at a mosque in Bangladesh’s central district of Narayanganj. According to media reports, an explosion took place in a mosque near Bangladesh’s capital on Friday, believed to be caused by gas leak, which killed above… Continue reading Qureshi grieved over deaths in Bangladesh mosque blast
Glowing tribute paid to 1965’s war heroes at Pakistan embassy, Ankara
ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP): The embassy of Pakistan in Ankara, Turkey, organized an event marking the Defence Day of Pakistan where glowing tribute was paid to the martyrs of 1965 war. Ambassador to Turkey, Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi, highlighted the significance of September 6, 1965 in the history of Pakistan, where the valiant armed forces… Continue reading Glowing tribute paid to 1965’s war heroes at Pakistan embassy, Ankara
Saira Peter’s performance on defence day enthralls audience
ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP): Internationally renowned vocalist, Pakistan’s only operatic singer Saira Peter performed for an online international Defence Day festival, which took place via Zoom. The event was a special tribute honouring war heroes and military top brass from Pakistan’s Christian community to express their solidarity with their nation, Saira dedicated her first song… Continue reading Saira Peter’s performance on defence day enthralls audience
Zaidi for appointment of Grade 21 officers in all divisions of province
ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP): Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Ali Haider Zaidi on Monday said Chief Minister Sindh should appoint Grade 21 officers in all the divisions of the province. In a video message on social media networking site, he said, “sadly, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) divides and deprives rural areas from administrative structures at… Continue reading Zaidi for appointment of Grade 21 officers in all divisions of province
Govt utilizing all out efforts to tackle with Covid-19 pandemic, its impact
ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP): Director General National Commission for Human Development (NCHD) Hassan Baig said on Monday the government is utilizing all out efforts to tackle with the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact especially providing essential health services to the vulnerable and needy and protecting health systems. While addressing in senior management meeting here he… Continue reading Govt utilizing all out efforts to tackle with Covid-19 pandemic, its impact
Rivers Indus, Jhelum continue to run in medium, low flood:FFC
ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP): The Federal Flood Commission (FFC) has said River Indus at present is experiencing Medium Flood at “Taunsa-Guddu” and “Guddu-Sukkur” Reaches and Low Flood at Chashma (upstream Taunsa) while River Jhelum is also in Low Flood at Mangla. According to daily FFC report on Monday, rest of the main rivers (Chenab, Ravi… Continue reading Rivers Indus, Jhelum continue to run in medium, low flood:FFC
IRSA releases 346,200 cusecs water
ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP): Indus River System Authority (IRSA) on Monday released 346,200 cusecs water from various rim stations with equal inflow of 346,200 cusecs. According to the data released by IRSA, both Tarbela and Mangla Dams have already attained their maximum conservation level of 1550.00 feet and 1242 feet respectively. Water inflow and outflow… Continue reading IRSA releases 346,200 cusecs water
394 new coronavirus cases reported; tally reaches 6,542
ISLAMABAD, Sep 07 (APP): The total active COVID-19 cases in Pakistan on Monday were recorded 6,542 as 394 more people tested positive for the deadly virus during the last 24 hours. Three corona patients, who were under treatment in hospitals, died on Sunday, according to the latest update issued by the National command and Operation… Continue reading 394 new coronavirus cases reported; tally reaches 6,542
KP Governor confers Tamgha-e-Imtiaz on Architect Naeem Pasha
PESHAWAR, Sep 07 (APP):Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shah Farman on Monday conferred the prestigious civil award ‘Tamgha-e-Imtiaz’ to renowned architect Naeem Pasha at a ceremony held here at Governor House on Monday. The award has been given to Naeem Pasha, a creative architect from Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa who has been involved in the field of architecture… Continue reading KP Governor confers Tamgha-e-Imtiaz on Architect Naeem Pasha
Comprehensive plan being chalked out for better utilization of public properties: Ali Zaidi
ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP): Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi on Monday said that a comprehensive plan is being chalked out for better utilization of public properties in the country. Speaking at a ceremony of auction of public properties here, he said that an increase in exports and reduction in trade deficit was… Continue reading Comprehensive plan being chalked out for better utilization of public properties: Ali Zaidi
Armed forces well prepared to defend borders of country: Air Vice Marshal
KARACHI, Sep 07 (APP):Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Air Vice Marshal Abbas Ghuman Air Officer Commanding, Southern Air Command on Monday said that All the armed forces are well prepared to defend borders of the country, Pakistan Air Force is always ready for aerial defence and glimpse of PAF’s preparedness was witnessed by the whole world… Continue reading Armed forces well prepared to defend borders of country: Air Vice Marshal
Afridi warns world against nuclear conflict over Kashmir
ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP):Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir Shehryar Khan Afridi Monday warned the world against a brewing nuclear conflict on Kashmir, saying that the United Nations must immediately act to stop genocide of Kashmiris and war crimes in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK) before its too late. Afridi expressed these… Continue reading Afridi warns world against nuclear conflict over Kashmir
Locust restricted to one district, no pest in KP, Punjab, Sindh: NLCC
ISLAMABAD, Sep 07 (APP):National locust Control Centre (NLCC) on Monday said due to intensive survey and controll operations across the effected areas, desert locust threats have been averted as presence of pest was not reported from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab and Sindh provinces. According to the latest update issued by NLCC, about 201,441 hectares of land… Continue reading Locust restricted to one district, no pest in KP, Punjab, Sindh: NLCC
Living nations never forget martyrs, sacrifices: SAPM
ATTOCK, Sep 07 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam on Monday initiated plantation of 5,000 saplings in connection with Defence Day to tribute the war heroes of 1965 at Ghazi Barotha project site in Kamra village Attock. Speaking on the occasion, the SAPM said living nations never forget… Continue reading Living nations never forget martyrs, sacrifices: SAPM
Work on historic package for Karachi commenced: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP):Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Monday said work on historic financial package for Karachi’s transformation had been commenced to resolve the chronic municipal and infrastructure problems faced by the metropolitan city. Prime Minister Imran Khan had unveiled Rs 1.1 trillion a landmark historical package to improve sewerage and drainage… Continue reading Work on historic package for Karachi commenced: Fawad
Society to identifying involved in heinous crimes with ‘name and shame’: Farrukh Habib
ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP):PTI leader and Member National Assembly Farrukh Habib Monday said that it was collective responsibility of the society to identify those with ‘name and shame’ who were involved in heinous crimes against humanity as there was zero tolerance and social sympathy for such elements. He said institutions have also responsibilities to take… Continue reading Society to identifying involved in heinous crimes with ‘name and shame’: Farrukh Habib
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