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Over 2.6 mln out-of-school children in Pakistan question mark on education system: Dr Abrar
ISLAMABAD, Mar 27 (APP): All Pakistan Private Schools and Colleges Association (APPSCA), Central President Dr. Malik Abrar Hussain on Wednesday said there were more than two million and six hundred thousand children out of schools in the country, which is a big question mark on our education system. The government should take concrete steps to… Continue reading Over 2.6 mln out-of-school children in Pakistan question mark on education system: Dr Abrar
All possible steps to be taken to root out scourge of terrorism: Tarar
ISLAMABAD, March 27 (APP): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Wednesday reiterated the commitment of the government that all possible steps would be taken to root out the scourge of terrorism from the soil of the motherland. Addressing a press conference after a high level meeting on security chaired by Prime Minister… Continue reading All possible steps to be taken to root out scourge of terrorism: Tarar
Exhibition of rare, ancient manuscripts of Holy Quran inaugurated
Exhibition of rare, ancient manuscripts of Holy Quran inaugurated
WAPDA chairman visits Dasu project to express solidarity with Chinese engineers
LAHORE, Mar 27 (APP):WAPDA Chairman Engr Lt-Gen (retd) Sajjad Ghani visited Dasu Hydropower Project on Wednesday to express solidarity with the Chinese engineers and workers, who were serving at the project. According to WAPDA spokesman here on Wednesday, the chairman reached there in the wake of a terrorist attack near Besham in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, killing five… Continue reading WAPDA chairman visits Dasu project to express solidarity with Chinese engineers
Chairman Hybrid Front establishes International Youth Organisation
ISLAMABAD, Mar 27 (APP):Chairman Hybrid Front (research and media platform) Muhammad Zohaib Babar has founded the International Youth Organisation (IYO) with the motto to channelise global youth participation in world socio-political, economic affairs and active participation international peace process and security. Talking to APP, Zohaib Babar said the aim of the forum would be enhancement… Continue reading Chairman Hybrid Front establishes International Youth Organisation
Tajweed classes held at AIOU
ISLAMABAD, Mar 27 (APP):Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) here on Wednesday organized Tajweed Al-Qur’an classes during Ramadan. A total of 37 employees of the university, including 22 female and 15 male employees, were registered for these classes. The certificate distribution ceremony for these classes took place yesterday. Dean, Faculty of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Prof.… Continue reading Tajweed classes held at AIOU
PM orders thorough probe into Besham incident, vows to bring culprits to justice
ISLAMABAD, Mar 27 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday instructed to conduct a thorough joint investigation of the Besham terrorist attack on Chinese nationals working on Dassu Hydel Power Project, utilizing all resources of the state. The prime minister, offering deepest condolences to the families of the innocent victims of the attack assured… Continue reading PM orders thorough probe into Besham incident, vows to bring culprits to justice
Fly Jinnah inaugurates second international flight connecting Lahore, Sharjah
ISLAMABAD, Mar 27 (APP):Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s low-cost carrier, Wednesday celebrated the inaugural flight of its second international route connecting Lahore, Pakistan with Sharjah, UAE. The carrier commemorated the start of its new route with a pre-departure inaugural ceremony at Lahore International Airport and followed by an inaugural program planned for guests in Sharjah, said a… Continue reading Fly Jinnah inaugurates second international flight connecting Lahore, Sharjah
IESCO intensifies crackdown against electricity theft
IESCO intensifies crackdown against electricity theft
Protection Against Harassment of Women Act 2010 to ensure living without fear, discrimination: Federal Ombudsman
Protection Against Harassment of Women Act 2010 to ensure living without fear, discrimination: Federal Ombudsman
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan remembered on his death anniversay
ISLAMABAD, Mar 27 (APP):World-renowned statesman, scholar, philosopher, poet, and educationist Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was remembered on his 126th death anniversary on Wednesday. He was born in 1817, in Delhi, Sir Syed was regarded as the founder of modern Muslim education in the subcontinent. He devoted his life to the betterment of the Muslim community.… Continue reading Sir Syed Ahmed Khan remembered on his death anniversay
GB Women’s parliamentary Caucus meet with representative of UN-Women
Sultan Shoaib GIlGIT, Mar 27 (APP):Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly Women’s Parliamentary Caucus held a very productive meeting with Speaker Nazir Ahmed Advocate with UN Women Representative. President Kulsoom Farman and members of the Women’s Parliamentary Caucus discussed key agenda items to strengthen pro-women legislation in the GB Assembly. The caucus has placed some important demands on UN… Continue reading GB Women’s parliamentary Caucus meet with representative of UN-Women
Pakistan to export Pediatric, Geriatric nurses to Qatar
ISLAMABAD, Mar 27 (APP):The Overseas Employment Corporation (OEC) an attached department of the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development would export its well-trained workforce of Pediatric and Geriatric nurses to a Qatri medical firm during the current fiscal year. According to the advertisement of OEC, Tabeeb Care Medical Services required Nursing staff in… Continue reading Pakistan to export Pediatric, Geriatric nurses to Qatar
ANF Academy organizes workshop on anti money laundering, counter financing of terrorism
RAWALPINDI, Mar 27 (APP):Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) Academy here on Wednesday organized a three-day Workshop/Seminar on Anti Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism. 53 Investigation Officers and Public Prosecutors from ANF and sister law enforcement agencies benefited from the Workshop/Seminar. Chief Instructor ANF Academy Sahib Khan highlighted the importance of the workshop. The experts… Continue reading ANF Academy organizes workshop on anti money laundering, counter financing of terrorism
Chairman WAPDA visits Dasu Project to express solidarity with Chinese
Chairman WAPDA visits Dasu Project to express solidarity with Chinese
PM grieved over death of Amjad Islam Amjad’s wife
ISLAMABAD, Mar 27 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the death of Amjad Islam Amjad’s wife. In a condolence message, the prime minister offered condolence to the entire family of late Amjad Islam Amjad. He prayed to Allah Almighty to grant eternal peace to the departed soul and patience to… Continue reading PM grieved over death of Amjad Islam Amjad’s wife
Planning minister condemns terrorist attack on Chinese nationals
ISLAMABAD, Mar 26 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday strongly condemned a terrorist attack on Chinese nationals in Bisham, expressing deepest condolences to the families of the victims. The minister said this heinous act, perpetrated by the enemies of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), was aimed at disrupting… Continue reading Planning minister condemns terrorist attack on Chinese nationals
Night Tourism to illuminate Peshawar’s historical heritage
ISLAMABAD, Mar 26 (APP): In a landmark move aimed at showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Peshawar, the Archaeology Department and Tour da Peshawar, with the steadfast support of the Pakistan Army, are set to unveil the inaugural Night Tourism initiative in the ancient city. This innovative venture promises to immerse locals and tourists alike… Continue reading Night Tourism to illuminate Peshawar’s historical heritage
NDMA cautions masses amid heavy rainfall forecast, landslide risk
NDMA cautions masses amid heavy rainfall forecast, landslide risk