ISLAMABAD, July 11 (APP):Due to climbing popularity graph of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), its candidates are going to give a tough time to opponents across the country including NA-59 Rawalpindi-III constituency from where Ghulam Sarwar Khan is contesting on the party ticket. It seems to be a tough competition as Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz… Continue reading NA-59 Rawalpindi III: Nisar have to go extra mile for election victory
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FO officers announce contribution in Diamer Basha and Mohmand Dam Fund
ISLAMABAD, Jul 11 (APP):The employees of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday announced contribution in the fund for the construction of “Diamer Basha and Mohmand Dam 2018”. “All officers of the Ministry will contribute their three days pay whereas all staff members one day pay in this fund,” a statement from the Foreign… Continue reading FO officers announce contribution in Diamer Basha and Mohmand Dam Fund
Govt to take strict action against elements involved in Peshawar blast: CM
PESHAWAR, Jul 11 (APP):Caretaker Chief Minister (CM) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Dost Muhammad Khan has said that all those elements responsible for suicide attack on Awami National Party (ANP) rally in Peshawar will be brought to justice. He said that a detailed investigation would be carried out to know if there was any security’s lapse. The… Continue reading Govt to take strict action against elements involved in Peshawar blast: CM
Tough contest expected among PML-N, PTI & Ch. Nisar in NA-59
RAWALPINDI, Jul 11 (APP):A tough contest is expected among Pakistan Mulsim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and independent candidate, Ch. Nisar Ali Khan in NA-59, Rawalpindi-III. PML-N fielded Raja Qamar ul Islam against PTI’s candidate Ghulam Sarwar Khan and Ch. Nisar Ali Khan. The constituency has remained a stronghold of PML-N, however with the… Continue reading Tough contest expected among PML-N, PTI & Ch. Nisar in NA-59
PTI to observe one-day mourning on Bilour’s demise: Fawad Chaudhry
ISLAMABAD, Jul 11 (APP):Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Wednesday announced to observe one-day mourning and postponed its political activities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, following the sad demise of Awami National Party (ANP) leader Haroon Bilour and other party workers. In a statement, Central Information Secretary and Spokesman PTI Fawad Chuadhry said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) expressed solidarity with… Continue reading PTI to observe one-day mourning on Bilour’s demise: Fawad Chaudhry
SHC puts off hearing of cases challenging nominations of PPP candidates
HYDERABAD, Jul 11 (APP):In the cases challenging nomination of 2 candidates of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on the National Assembly’s constituencies, Sindh High Court put off hearings to July 18 and July 19. According to the details, the SHC heard the case of the petitioner Rustam Ali Dars who had challenged the candidacy of… Continue reading SHC puts off hearing of cases challenging nominations of PPP candidates
ANP Sindh announces 2-day mourning
KARACHI, Jul 11 (APP):Awami National Party (ANP) Sindh on Wednesday announced a two-day mourning against the blast at ANP corner meeting in Peshawar, in which ANP election candidate and 12 others were killed last night. In a statement ANP Sindh General Secretary Younus Buneeri said that Quran-Khawani for the isal-e-Sawab of Peshawar blast martyrs… Continue reading ANP Sindh announces 2-day mourning
Javed Hashmi announces to welcome Nawaz Sharif, Maryam on July 13
MULTAN, July 11 (APP)::Senior leader Pakistan Muslim League-N Javed Hashmi said Wednesday that he would welcome Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz on their arrival in Lahore on July 13. Addressing a press conference, he said that Muhammad Nawaz Sharif coming for the cause of democracy, adding that he himself was working for democracy.… Continue reading Javed Hashmi announces to welcome Nawaz Sharif, Maryam on July 13
Sherpao condemns Yakatoot suicide blast
PESHAWAR, Jul 11 (APP):Chairman Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao has condemned the suicide blast in Yakhtoot on Tuesday, which killed at least 21 including ANP leader Haroon Ahmad Bilour and injured several others. He expressed his deepest sorrows and condolences over the martyrdom of the ANP leader and provincial secretary information… Continue reading Sherpao condemns Yakatoot suicide blast
Sardar Attiq calls on PTI Chief
ISLAMABAD, July 11 (APP):A delegation led by President Muslim Conference Azad Jammu and Kashmir Sardar Attiq Wednesday called on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and acknowledged PTI’s comprehensive and an effective Kashmir policy. Sardar Attiq claimed PML-N leader Muhammad Nawaz Sharif severely damaged Kashmir cause and put it into back burner for his own… Continue reading Sardar Attiq calls on PTI Chief
National Youth Conference on countering violent extremism on-campuses starts
ISLAMABAD, Jul 11 (APP):National Youth Conference started here Wednesday with an objective to engage students and faculty members from prominent universities and madaris for devising a Pakistan specific national strategy for countering on-campus religious extremism. National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) has arranged the two-day Conference entitled ‘Countering Violent Extremism on Campuses’ which will be… Continue reading National Youth Conference on countering violent extremism on-campuses starts
Death toll of Peshawar blast mounts to 20, injured 66
PESHAWAR, Jul 11 (APP):The death toll of suicide attack on ANP election rally last night reached to 20 including ANP stalwart Haroon Ahmed Bilour and 66 injured. The funeral prayers of 10 victims have been offered on Wednesday amid moving scenes whereas funeral prayer of ANP leader Haroon Bilour would be offered at 5pm at… Continue reading Death toll of Peshawar blast mounts to 20, injured 66
Pakistan’s first mechanical heart transplant successfully performed
ISLAMABAD, Jul 11 (APP):A 62-year-old woman in Karachi became the first recipient of a mechanical heart device known as the Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD). Pakistani surgeon’s performed the country’s first mechanical heart implant at the National Institute of Cardio Vascular Diseases (NICVD). Nafeesa Begum, the first patient to undergo the complicated surgery, received the… Continue reading Pakistan’s first mechanical heart transplant successfully performed
COAS condoles death of Haroon Bilour, victims of Peshawar blast
ISLAMABAD, Jul 11 (APP):Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa Wednesday expressed condolence over the death of Awami National Party (ANP) leader, Haroon Bilour and other victims of Peshawar blast. According to a tweet by DG ISPR, Qamar Bajwa shared the grief of Bilour family and ANP on condemnable targeting of Haroon Bilour… Continue reading COAS condoles death of Haroon Bilour, victims of Peshawar blast
NAVTTC chief asks political parties to adopt TVET sector as top priority in election manifesto
ISLAMABAD, Jul 11 (APP):The political parties should adopt technical and vocational education as top priority in their election manifestos, said Director General, National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) Zulfiqar Ahmad Cheema on Wednesday. Addressing a press conference, Chief of the NAVTTC said that country’s future lies in the skills development sector. He urged the… Continue reading NAVTTC chief asks political parties to adopt TVET sector as top priority in election manifesto
ECP postpones PK-78’s election
ISLAMABAD, Jul 11 (APP):The Election Commission of Pakistan Wednesday postponed the general election in PK-78 in response to a suicide attack targeting the election rally of Awami National Party (ANP) in Peshawer’s central Yakatoot area last night. According to reports, “Senior ANP leader Barrister Haroon Bilour and 13 peoples lost their lives while 35 wounded… Continue reading ECP postpones PK-78’s election
Bilour family remains steadfast despite repeated terrorist attacks
PESHAWAR, Jul 11 (APP):Bilour family has faced worst kind of terrorism with bravery and steadfast and demonstrated immense courage despite repeated terrorists’ attacks in which several of their key members were assassinated. The family saw tragic death of Shabbir Ahmed Bilour, lone son of former Federal Minister and seasoned politician, Ghulam Ahmed Bilour, who was… Continue reading Bilour family remains steadfast despite repeated terrorist attacks
Turkey condemns suicide bombing in Peshawar
ISLAMABAD, Jul 11 (APP):Turkey has condemned a suicide bomb attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa capital at a political rally late Tuesday which killed at least 20 people. “We learned with sorrow that a terrorist attack perpetrated at an election rally in Peshawar resulted in the loss of lives of many and left many others wounded,”… Continue reading Turkey condemns suicide bombing in Peshawar
Free, fair elections to strengthen democratic process in country: Experts
ISLAMABAD, Jul 11 (APP):Spokesman, Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Nadeem Qasim on Wednesday said that ECP is fully committed to hold general elections on time in free, fair and transparent manner, which is vital to flourish democracy and democratic values in the country. Talking to Radio Programme he said, ECP has issued code of conduct… Continue reading Free, fair elections to strengthen democratic process in country: Experts
Bilawal grieves over death of Haroon Bilor
LAHORE, Jul 11 (APP):Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Wednesday expressed deep grief over the martyrdom of Awami National Party leader Haroon Bilor, a son of Bashir Bilor, in a suicide attack in Peshawar. In a statement issued here on Wednesday, he said the people are sad on the killing of the politician.… Continue reading Bilawal grieves over death of Haroon Bilor
- Rangers, Police conduct joint operations, apprehend suspects in riverine areas
- Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Singapore, Ms. Rukhsana Afzaal in a group photo with students from the National University of Singapore (NUS), where she delivered a lecture on Pak-Singapore relations
- CDA urges residents to approach helpline in case of emergency during rainfall
- Ambassador of UAE Hamad Obaid AlZaabi called on Federal Minister for Petroleum Dr. Musadik Malik
- Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada, Federal Minister for Housing and Works attending the balloting ceremony of PHAF 1-12/1 Apartments
