IRSA releases 305,000 cusecs water

ISLAMABAD, Sep 1 (APP): Indus River System Authority (IRSA) on Tuesday released 305,000 cusecs water from various rim stations with inflow of 340,500 cusecs. According to the data released by IRSA, Tarbela Dam has already attained its maximum conservation level of 1550.00 feet, which was 154.00 feet higher than its dead level 1386 feet. Water… Continue reading IRSA releases 305,000 cusecs water

250 new jobs for Orange Line Train project: Asim Bajwa

Orange Line Train to offer new jobs: Asim Bajwa

ISLAMABAD, Sep 1 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting and Chairman China Pakistan Economic Corridor, Lt. Gen (retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa on Tuesday said 250 new jobs had been announced for Orange Line Train project. “As many as 250 new jobs of various categories for Orange Train Lahore have been… Continue reading 250 new jobs for Orange Line Train project: Asim Bajwa

PM Imran Khan likely to unveil Karachi Transformation Plan soon: Sindh Governor

APP37-01 KARACHI: September 01 - Sindh Governor Imran Ismail and Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar jointly addressing a press conference at Governor House. APP Photo by Saeed Qureshi

KARACHI, Sep 01 (APP): Sindh Governor Imran Ismail on Tuesday said that Karachi Transformation Plan (KTP), is being devised which is expected to be unveiled by Prime Minister Imran Khan, in a next few days. He expressed these views while addressing a joint press conference along with Governor of Punjab Chaudhary Muhammad Sarwar at the… Continue reading PM Imran Khan likely to unveil Karachi Transformation Plan soon: Sindh Governor

Pakistan’s future tied to latest technology, best administrative planning

Pakistan’s future tied to latest technology, best administrator planning

ISLAMABAD, Sep 1 (APP): Federal Minister of Science and Technology Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Tuesday said Pakistan’s future was tied to acquiring latest technology and best administrative planning. Talking to a private news channel, he said Pakistan should keep a close eye on technological inventions and at the same time it was important to plan… Continue reading Pakistan’s future tied to latest technology, best administrative planning

CM gives approval to start spadework on four small dams

LAHORE, Sept 1 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Tuesday gave in-principle approval to initiate spadework on four small dams in Koh-e-Suleman area for saving hill-torrents’ water. The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by the Chief Minister at his office. Secretary Irrigation apprised the CM about different matters relating to the… Continue reading CM gives approval to start spadework on four small dams

ML-1 railway track to be completed during Imran Khan’s govt tenure: Minister

ISLAMABAD, Sep 1 (APP): Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmad on Tuesday said that ML-1 new railway track project would be completed during the tenure of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s government. In an interview with a private television channel programs, he said, we had full confidence in accomplishing the task of laying down a new… Continue reading ML-1 railway track to be completed during Imran Khan’s govt tenure: Minister

Aviation minister expresses solidarity with rain affectees

ISLAMABAD, Sep 1 (APP): Aviation The government stood with the rain affectees in this hour of grief, the minister said in a statement issued here. According to the advisory report of the Meteorological Department, the minister said no more rains were expected in Karachi and the weather would be cleared in the city from tomorrow.… Continue reading Aviation minister expresses solidarity with rain affectees

NEPRA reserves judgment in power tariff increase for July

ISLAMABAD, Sep 01 (APP):National Electric Power Regulatory Authority on Tuesday reserved judgment in power tariff increase for July under the monthly fuel adjustment mechanism. The regulator held public hearing on the petition filed by Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA-G) which was presided over by Chairman NEPRA Tauseef H Farooqi. The regulatory reserved the judgment after… Continue reading NEPRA reserves judgment in power tariff increase for July

COVID-19 causes six more deaths, infects 146 others: CM Sindh

KARACHI, Sep 01 (APP): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that coronavirus has claimed six more lives lifting the death toll to 2409 and infected 146 others raising the tally to 129615. This he said in a statement issued here on Tuesday. Syed Murad Ali Shah said that COVID-19 claimed six more… Continue reading COVID-19 causes six more deaths, infects 146 others: CM Sindh

COVID-19 active cases reach 8,881 across country: NCOC

ISLAMABAD, Sep 01 (APP):National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Coronavirus Tuesday said that so far 8,881 COVID-19 active cases were reported across the country. According to NCOC official, the COVID-19 caseload in Pakistan had reached 296,149 with only 300 new cases reported during last 24 hours. Sharing the data, he said total 6,298 deaths… Continue reading COVID-19 active cases reach 8,881 across country: NCOC

Thousands of Pakistan’s urban slums residents flock to UN-Habitat’s handwashing stations

ISLAMABAD, Sep 01 (APP): United Nations-Habitat Pakistan has joined forces with Pakistan’s Ministry of Climate Change to help prevent spread of COVID-19 in urban slums and ease economic impact on the vulnerable residents. A pilot “Pakistan COVID-19 Urban Slums Response Programme” was launched in two urban slums, Dhok Hassu and Dhok Mangtal, in Rawalpindi, a… Continue reading Thousands of Pakistan’s urban slums residents flock to UN-Habitat’s handwashing stations

All stakeholders to take unified decisions to resolve Karachi’s problems: Asad

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 1 (APP):Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar Tuesday said all the stakeholders should take unified decisions with consultation and consensus with each other to resolve the problems being confronting by Karachi after devastating of the long spell of monsoon. Talking to a private news channel, he said Karachi was economic hub and… Continue reading All stakeholders to take unified decisions to resolve Karachi’s problems: Asad

NCHD-IRC ink MoU to conduct coordinated GAP analysis on COVID-19

ISLAMABAD, Sep 01 (APP): National Commission for Human Development (NCHD) on Tuesday inked an MOU with Islamic Rescue Committee (IRC-IVAP) to conduct Coordinated Gap Analysis (CGA) at national level on COVID-19. This was said by Director General NCHD Hassan Baig while addressing a meeting of senior management, said a press release issued here. This analysis… Continue reading NCHD-IRC ink MoU to conduct coordinated GAP analysis on COVID-19

Railways retrieve 383 acres land worth Rs 30 bln in two years

ISLAMABAD, Sep 1 (APP): Pakistan Railways has retrieved around 383 acres precious land worth more than Rs 30 billion under its anti-encroachment operation across the country during last two years. “The encroachment operation has been launched with the assistance of railway police and district administrations,” an official in the Ministry of Railways told APP. The… Continue reading Railways retrieve 383 acres land worth Rs 30 bln in two years

Govt to launch mega projects in Karachi soon: Vawda

ISLAMABAD, Sep 1 (APP):Minister for Water Resources Faisal Vawda Tuesday said the federal government under its supervision would launch many mega projects in Karachi metropolitan city soon to provide relief to the people after devastating of the long spell of monsoon. Talking to a private news channel, he said Prime Minister Imran Khan would visit… Continue reading Govt to launch mega projects in Karachi soon: Vawda

Nawaz’s lawyer report self-evident of his good health:Ch Fawad

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 01 (APP):Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Tuesday said that the medical report submitted by Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s lawyers was self-evident. In a tweet, he said that coronavirus had been termed as the reason for not starting Nawaz Sharif’s medical treatment. Fawad Chaudhry said the counsels had told… Continue reading Nawaz’s lawyer report self-evident of his good health:Ch Fawad

KP CM for for strengthening, restructuring of ETEA

PESHAWAR, Sep 01 (APP): Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan, Tuesday stressing the need of capacity enhancement of Education Testing and Evaluation Agency (ETEA) has directed the concerned authorities to come up with a feasible plan for strengthening and restructuring the agency. He said ETEA’s restructuring was imperative in order to enable it effectively cope… Continue reading KP CM for for strengthening, restructuring of ETEA

Court grants opportunity to former PM to surrender: Shahzad

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 1 (APP):Advisor to Prime Minister on Accountability Barrister Shahzad Akbar on Tuesday said that court had granted opportunity to former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to surrender. The leader of Pakistan Muslim League-N, who was convicted by court on corruption charges, should return Pakistan from London to avoid arrest warrant, he stated while talking… Continue reading Court grants opportunity to former PM to surrender: Shahzad

CM accords approval for vehicles’ bio-metric verification system

LAHORE, Sep 01 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Tuesday accorded in-principle approval to introducing bio-metric verification system for motor vehicles’ registration in the province. For the purpose, Punjab Motor Vehicles Rules-1969 would be amended to bio-metrically verify the vehicles registration instead of transfer order forms. The CM chaired a meeting at his office… Continue reading CM accords approval for vehicles’ bio-metric verification system

CM visits Bacha Khan Hospital