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IESCO notifies power suspension programme

ISLAMABAD, Dec 20 (APP):Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) on Wednesday issued a power suspension programme for Thursday 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 09:00 AM to 02:00… Continue reading IESCO notifies power suspension programme

AC Shalimar arrested five individuals on price hikes

ISLAMABAD, Dec 20 (APP):Assistant Commissioner Shalimar Nehel Hafiz on Tuesday conducted a comprehensive inspection of the markets of the Shalimar subdivision and arrested five individuals on price hikes. ICT spokesman Dr Abdullah Tabasum said, that to ensure fair pricing directed by Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz Memon, the ICT officials scrutinized various areas, including G-11 Markaz… Continue reading AC Shalimar arrested five individuals on price hikes

IWMB successfully rings 188 Parakeets to protect bird population

ISLAMABAD, Dec 20 (APP):The Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) in collaboration with the Psittacula Breeders Association of Pakistan on Wednesday organized the second phase of  “Protecting Parakeets in the Wild” here at its Dino Park office near Maghazar Zoo and ringed some 188 birds to maintain track record of the bird species in captivities. Under… Continue reading IWMB successfully rings 188 Parakeets to protect bird population

IT ministry develops mobile app to digitize Hajj operation

ISLAMABAD, Dec 20 (APP): Hajj operations for pilgrims have been digitalized as Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications has developed a mobile app in record time to facilitate Hajj Pilgrims. Caretaker Minister for IT Dr Umar Saif and Caretaker Minister for Religious Affairs Aneeq Ahmed jointly launched the application developed by the National Information Technology… Continue reading IT ministry develops mobile app to digitize Hajj operation

Very cold weather likely in upper parts of country: PMD

ISLAMABAD, Dec 20 (APP): Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast very cold weather for upper parts of the country during the next 24 hours. Mainly cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country, while very cold and partly cloudy in upper parts. Fog/smog is likely to persist in upper Sindh, plain… Continue reading Very cold weather likely in upper parts of country: PMD

Alvi, Raisi for coordinated efforts by Islamic states for an end to Gaza massacre

ISLAMABAD, Dec 20 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi and President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran on Wednesday had a telephonic conversation wherein they underscored the need for coordinated efforts by the Islamic countries to bring an end to the ongoing massacre and crimes against humanity in Gaza. During the telephone conversation that lasted almost 45 minutes,… Continue reading Alvi, Raisi for coordinated efforts by Islamic states for an end to Gaza massacre

PMIC chairman instructs speedy completion of Islamabad’s model prison project

ISLAMABAD, Dec 20 (APP): Chairman of Prime Minister’s Inspection Commission (PMIC) Brigadier (Retd) Muzaffar Ali Ranjha on Wednesday instructed the relevant authorities to ensure the speedy completion of the Model Prison Islamabad project. The PMIC chairman issued the instructions chairing a meeting to discuss the PSDP project that has been significantly delayed. The meeting was… Continue reading PMIC chairman instructs speedy completion of Islamabad’s model prison project

Pakistan, Brunei hold inaugural round of bilateral consultation

ISLAMABAD, Dec 20 (APP): The inaugural round of Pakistan-Brunei Bilateral Consultation and Cooperation (BCC) was held virtually on Wednesday wherein the two sides engaged in extensive discussion on bilateral relations, regional developments and multilateral issues of mutual interest. The inaugural round was co-chaired by Foreign Secretary of Pakistan, Ambassador Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi and Permanent… Continue reading Pakistan, Brunei hold inaugural round of bilateral consultation

PM calls brain drain a part of talent hunt, foresees strength for Pakistan

SWABI, Dec 20 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq on Wednesday calling the brain drain part of the talent hunt, said those leaving Pakistan for better opportunities would become a strength for the country, which needed to be encouraged. The prime minister, in an interactive session with the students of Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering,… Continue reading PM calls brain drain a part of talent hunt, foresees strength for Pakistan

Indonesian University delegation visits AIOU

ISLAMABAD, Dec 20 (APP): A delegation of ten senior faculty members from Terbuka Open University, Indonesia, led by Rector Prof. Dr. Ojat Darujat, visited Allama Iqbal Open University on Tuesday. During a meeting with Vice Chancellor AIOU, Prof. Dr. Nasir Mahmood, emphasized different ways to enhance cooperation and the importance of building links between universities… Continue reading Indonesian University delegation visits AIOU

Sohrab stresses strengthening of collaboration with ILO for Pakistani Workforce Development

ISLAMABAD, Dec 20 (APP):The Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, Jawad Sohrab Malik, held a significant meeting with Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), Gilbert Houngbo on the sidelines of the Global Labour Market Conference (GLMC) in Riyadh on Wednesday. According to the news release here… Continue reading Sohrab stresses strengthening of collaboration with ILO for Pakistani Workforce Development

CPEC’s second phase to unveil record development, economic uplift in Pakistan: Mushahid

Ali Jabir ISLAMABAD, Dec 20 (APP):Chairman of Senate Standing Committee on Defence, Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed on Wednesday said Pakistan is on the right side of history by standing with China as the game changer China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)’s second phase will unveil record development and economic uplift in the country. He was addressing… Continue reading CPEC’s second phase to unveil record development, economic uplift in Pakistan: Mushahid

PM terms surrender of BNA members as ‘welcome development’ for peace, stability

ISLAMABAD, Dec 20 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Wednesday terming peace and stability as the government’s top priority said the surrender of Sarfraz Bungulzai alias Mureed Baloch, the head of Baloch Nationalist Army (BNA) alongwith his companions and families, was a very welcome development. “This comes at the heels of anotheer major re-integration… Continue reading PM terms surrender of BNA members as ‘welcome development’ for peace, stability

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