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Badar Shahbaz appointed PM’s media coordinator

ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday appointed Badar Shahbaz, a key member of the Pakistan Muslim League-N’s media team, as his Media Coordinator. “The Prime Minister has been pleased to appoint Mr. Badar Shahbaz as Media Coordinator to Prime Minister with immediate effect. The Prime Minister has further been pleased to… Continue reading Badar Shahbaz appointed PM’s media coordinator

Zong business revolutionizes digital landscape for CGCMS through recent partnership

ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP):Zong Business, Pakistan’s leading telecom operator has joined hands with China Gezhouba Construction Management Services (CGCMS) to ensure seamless connectivity robust networks, and innovative digital solutions to help the organization achieve its ambitious goals without hindrance. Founded in 1970, China Gezhouba Group Corporation (CGGC) is a key subsidiary of China Energy Engineering… Continue reading Zong business revolutionizes digital landscape for CGCMS through recent partnership

UNHCR Country Representative calls on federal minister for SAFRON, discusses Afghan refugee’s issues

ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP):United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR’s) Country Representative Ms. Philippa Candler on Thursday called on Federal Minister for States and Frontier Regions Engr Amir Muqam here at his office. During meeting, the minister acknowledged continued support of UNHCR towards the Afghan Refugee’s issues in Pakistan for the last 45 years. He… Continue reading UNHCR Country Representative calls on federal minister for SAFRON, discusses Afghan refugee’s issues

LESCO detects 271 power pilferers

LAHORE, Apr 18 (APP):The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has detected a total of 271 connections from where the customers were pilfering electricity in all its circles of five districts (Lahore, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Kasur and Okara) on the 212th day of grand anti-power theft campaign. A LESCO spokesman told media here Thursday that the… Continue reading LESCO detects 271 power pilferers

Bilawal condemns attack on PPP candidate in Bajaur

ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP):Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday strongly condemned the attack on PPP leader, Akhundzada Chattan in Bajaur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He demanded the arrest of the perpetrators of the attack on the PPP candidate in the constituency NA-8, Bajaur, said a press release issued here by the party secretariat.… Continue reading Bilawal condemns attack on PPP candidate in Bajaur

Seven terrorists attempting to infiltrate Pak-Afghan border killed in North Waziristan

RAWALPINDI, April 17 (APP):The security forces have successfully killed seven terrorists who attempted to infiltrate Pak-Afghan border on April 16, movement of a group of seven terrorists which was detected by the security forces in general area Spinkai, Ghulam Khan of North Waziristan district. The infiltrators were surrounded, effectively engaged and after an intense fire… Continue reading Seven terrorists attempting to infiltrate Pak-Afghan border killed in North Waziristan

FM Dar, Czech counterpart discuss bilateral issues, reaffirm to promote cooperation

ISLAMABAD, April 17 (APP): Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky on Wednesday discussed the key bilateral issues. They also reaffirmed commitment to promote bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the fields of trade, economy, investment and people-to-people exchanges. The foreign minister, on his X account, said that he was pleased… Continue reading FM Dar, Czech counterpart discuss bilateral issues, reaffirm to promote cooperation

Akhunzada Chattan remains safe in bomb attack

ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP):Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader and NA-8 candidate Syed Akhunzada Chattan on Wednesday remained safe in a bomb attack on his vehicle in Momand Tehsil of Bajaur District. A private news channel quoting Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Bakht Munir reported that the incident took place when Akhunzada Chattan was traveling back… Continue reading Akhunzada Chattan remains safe in bomb attack

PM reaffirms significance of Pak-Turkmenistan longstanding, historic ties

ISLAMABAD, April 17 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reaffirmed the significance of longstanding, historic and cultural ties between Pakistan and Turkmenistan. He also underlined that there was a need to enhance bilateral cooperation, particularly in the domains of trade, energy and connectivity. The prime minister expressed his views during a meeting with… Continue reading PM reaffirms significance of Pak-Turkmenistan longstanding, historic ties

3-day Rafi Peer Puppet festival from April 19

ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP):A three-day Rafi Peer Puppet Festival would be held at Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) from April 19 with aim of nurturing the knack of storytelling among children. The upcoming edition will also feature other activities including Story Telling Session, Art Camp, Puppet Making Workshop, Face Painting and other interactive… Continue reading 3-day Rafi Peer Puppet festival from April 19

Rain with few heavyfall/hailstorm likely in most parts of country:PMD

ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP):Pakistan Meterological Department (PMD) has forecast rain-windstorm/thunderstorm with few heavyfall/hailstorm in most places of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, Islamabad, Punjab and Balochistan during the next 24 hours. Rain-windstorm/thunderstorm is expected at scattered places in Sindh. A trough of strong westerly wave was affecting most parts of Balochistan and will extend to upper… Continue reading Rain with few heavyfall/hailstorm likely in most parts of country:PMD

IESCO issues power suspension programme

ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (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 08:00 AM to 1:00… Continue reading IESCO issues power suspension programme

QS Ranking: QAU top among Pak universities, 315th globally

ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP):Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) Islamabad has been ranked top in Pakistani Universities, while 315th globally, demonstrating its excellence by securing impressive rankings in the QS Subject Ranking 2024. The institution has shone with exceptional performances across various subjects, solidifying its position as one of the premier institutions of higher learning in Pakistan. The… Continue reading QS Ranking: QAU top among Pak universities, 315th globally

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