ISLAMABAD, Jul 20 (APP):Improper garbage collection from waste-bins, installed at different places , is gradually becoming an environmental threat, eventually creating health hazards for residents of the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. These over-stuffed dumpsters, with pouring out rubbish and garbage, are somehow becoming breeding grounds for diseases which calls for immediate measures to… Continue reading Overflowing garbage dumpsters posing health threats
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PML-N to inflict crushing defeat to PTI in polls: Pervaiz
LAHORE, Jul 20 (APP):PML-N candidate for NA-133 Pervaiz Malik Friday said that his party would inflict a crushing defeat to its arch rival Pakistan Tehrik e Insaf (PTI) in the upcoming general election. “We are contesting the polls on the basis of performance,” he added. Addressing a corner meeting in connection with his election campaign,… Continue reading PML-N to inflict crushing defeat to PTI in polls: Pervaiz
CM underscores need for raising awareness level of people for success of peaceful polling
PESHAWAR, Jul 20 (APP):Caretaker Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Justice (retd) Dost Muhammad Khan has stressed the need for raising the awareness level of the masses for the success of impartial, peaceful and transparent elections in the province. “Let the people decide with their self conscious and use their right to vote without any fear”. He… Continue reading CM underscores need for raising awareness level of people for success of peaceful polling
PTI failed to deliver in KP, misled people through social media: Muqam
PESHAWAR, Jul 20 (APP):Provincial President PML-N Engr. Ameer Muqam Friday alleged that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had failed to deliver anything tangible in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and they were misleading the people by highlighting their achievements on social media. He was addressing workers convention held for Shehbaz Sharif at Swat. He said that if the Facebook… Continue reading PTI failed to deliver in KP, misled people through social media: Muqam
Politicians should abide by norms of decency during electioneering says Fazal
TANK, July 20 (APP)::President Mutahidda Majlis-e-Amal (MMA) and Central Ameer JUI, Moulana Fazal-ur-Rehman Friday said that leaders of political parties should abide by the norms of decency and abstain from accusing opponents during electioneering. Talking to media during election campaign in NA-37 here he said “We have directed our workers to follow decorum and… Continue reading Politicians should abide by norms of decency during electioneering says Fazal
Workshop on zoonotic diseases in Pakistan concluded
ISLAMABAD, Jul 20 (APP):A five-day workshop was concluded here Friday to focus on zoonotic diseases of national and international significance, spreading among humans and animals in the world. The National One Health Framework and Strategic Plan Development Workshop was organized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the United States Department… Continue reading Workshop on zoonotic diseases in Pakistan concluded
ECP installs CCTV cameras in 647 most sensitive polling stations of Hazara division
PESHAWAR, Jul 20 (APP):Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday has started installation of Close Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras in all most sensitive polling stations of Hazara division to conduct the 2018 general elections in peaceful manners. According to the ECP sources,647 polling stations of Hazara region were declares as most sensitive where in… Continue reading ECP installs CCTV cameras in 647 most sensitive polling stations of Hazara division
Top priority to get 100 million gallons water per day for Islamabad: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD, July 20 (APP):Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and contestant for National Assembly Constituency NA-54, Asad Umar has reiterated his commitment to get 100 million gallons water per day on priority basis, after getting power, to resolve the water scarcity issue of the capital. He expressed these views while addressing various party meetings and gatherings in… Continue reading Top priority to get 100 million gallons water per day for Islamabad: Asad Umar
CAPP benefiting farming community
LAHORE, Jul 20 (APP):A first of its kind programme in the Asia-Pacific region, CAPP-Connected Agriculture Platform Punjab, is benefiting the farming community, especially small farmers. Special Secretary Agriculture (Marketing) Punjab Ehsan Bhutta distributed keys of motorbikes as prize among farmers, who used maximum smart phone applications at a ceremony “Jeeto Kisan Programme”, organized at… Continue reading CAPP benefiting farming community
Bilour vs Shaukat on NA-31 Peshawar
PESHAWAR, Jul 20 (APP):Peshawar is all set to witness a tough electoral battle between veteran politician and former Federal Minister Al-Hajj Ghulam Ahmed Bilour of ANP and former Town Nazim, Shaukat Ali of PTI on NA-31 Peshawar-V where all arrangements were completed for free, fair and transparent election on July 25, 2018. As only few… Continue reading Bilour vs Shaukat on NA-31 Peshawar
PN Commander for Karachi calls on the Sindh Governor
KARACHI, Jul 20 (APP):Pakistan Navy Commander for Karachi, Rear Admiral Asif Khaliq called on the Governor of Sindh, Mohammad Zubair here Friday. He on the occasion shared with the governor the details related to ongoing training courses for PN cadets and also the measures being regularly updated to enhance professional capacities of PN officers… Continue reading PN Commander for Karachi calls on the Sindh Governor
TJP assures full support to PTI in election 2018
RAWALPINDI, Jul 20 (APP):Tehreek Jawanan Pakistan (TJP) Friday announced to support Pakistan Tehreek-e-Isnaf (PTI) in general elections scheduled to be held on July 25. Addressing a meeting here, the Secretary General TJP, Dr. Irfan Ashraf assured Amir Mehmood Kiayani PTI candidate from NA- 61 to extend all possible support for his victory. On the… Continue reading TJP assures full support to PTI in election 2018
Gilani personal vote bank makes NA-158 contest interesting
MULTAN, July 20 (APP): Among six National Assembly seats of district Multan, NA-158 (Shujabad-V), is one of the most interesting contests, as former prime minister Yusuf Raza Gilani is striving against the PML-N candidate Syed Javed Ali Shah and PTI candidate Ibrahim Khan. It would be the first election of Gilani after his five-year disqualification.… Continue reading Gilani personal vote bank makes NA-158 contest interesting
Overflowing garbage dumpsters posing health threats
ISLAMABAD, Jul 20 (APP):Improper garbage collection from waste-bins, installed at different places , is gradually becoming an environmental threat, eventually creating health hazards for residents of the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. These over-stuffed dumpsters, with pouring out rubbish and garbage, are somehow becoming breeding grounds for diseases which calls for immediate measures… Continue reading Overflowing garbage dumpsters posing health threats
PPP to bring about reforms in all sectors after winning polls: Bilawal
KASUR, July 19 (APP):Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Thursday said the PPP would bring about reforms in all sectors, including agriculture, health and education, after winning the general election. Addressing a public gathering at Kashmir Chowk here, he said the PPP had presented a revaluation manifesto to redress problems of the… Continue reading PPP to bring about reforms in all sectors after winning polls: Bilawal
Imran Khan claims of having ability to pull Pakistan out of crises
LAHORE, July 19 (APP)::Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan claimed on Thursday that he had an ability to pull the country out of crises. Addressing public meetings here at Thokar Niaz Beg, Raiwind and other places of the city, he assured the people that if they elected the PTI to the government, the party… Continue reading Imran Khan claims of having ability to pull Pakistan out of crises
Bilawal urges people to vote for PPP
LAHORE, July 19 (APP):Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Thursday urged the people to vote for the PPP to make a progressive and prosperous Pakistan. Addressing public gatherings at Thoker Niaz Beig and NA-132 Kahna here, Bilawal said that he started his politics with the sole aim to accomplish the mission of his… Continue reading Bilawal urges people to vote for PPP
Nawaz, Maryam being provided all required facilities as per jail manual: Info minister
ISLAMABAD, Jul 19 (APP):Caretaker Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage and Law Affairs, Barrister Syed Ali Zafar Thursday said that former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Safdar, were being provided all required facilities as per jail manual. Talking to a private news channel, he said the law was equal for all the convicts… Continue reading Nawaz, Maryam being provided all required facilities as per jail manual: Info minister
Govt to fully support ECP for holding transparent elections: Hassan Askari
ISLAMABAD, Jul 19 (APP):Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Dr Hassan Askari Thursday said the government would provide full support to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for holding free, fair and transparent election in the country. Talking to a private news channel, he said holding election was the responsibility of ECP and the interim government… Continue reading Govt to fully support ECP for holding transparent elections: Hassan Askari
Imran vows to overcome corruption after coming into power
ISLAMABAD, Jul 19 (APP):Pakistan Tehrik e Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan on Thursday vowed to overcome corruption after coming into power through sweeping elections 2018. Talking to a private news channel, he said that accountability should be held without discrimination otherwise the menace of corruption could not be eliminated from the country. It was… Continue reading Imran vows to overcome corruption after coming into power
