RAWALPINDI, Sep 1 (APP): Pakistan Army and Pakistan Rangers Sindh teams, with dewatering equipment, are busy round-the-clock to assist civil administration in clearing of areas, affected by the torrential rain. According to an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), issued here on Sunday, so far various areas have been cleared that include Liaqatabad No 10, Gharibabad… Continue reading Army, Rangers teams busy in clearing rain-affected in Karachi
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Eid celebrated in Paris
ISLAMABAD, Sept. 1 (APP):Eid-ul-Azha was celebrated with religious zeal and fervour by the Pakistani Community living in France. According to a message recieved here, in his message to the community on the auspicious occasion, Ambassador of Pakistan to France Moin ul Haque said that Eid ul Azha was an important festival celebrated in memory of… Continue reading Eid celebrated in Paris
Rain in Karachi claims at least 14 lives in different incidents
ISLAMABAD, Sep 1 (APP): Heavy intermittent spells of rain have been continuing since last night in Karachi, and 14 persons have so far lost their lives due to electric shocks and other incidents. According to a private news channel, all the important highways remain flooded and several traffic accidents have taken place. The situation of… Continue reading Rain in Karachi claims at least 14 lives in different incidents
Eid-ul-Azha celebrated in Gulf, European countries
ISLAMABAD, Sep 1 (APP): Muslims in the Gulf countries including Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE) were celebrated Eid-ul-Azha with religious zeal and fervor. The celebrations were also underway in the European countries including Britain, Canada and United States. However in Pakistan, Eid-ul-Azha will be celebrated on Saturday, private news channel reported. Big gatherings of… Continue reading Eid-ul-Azha celebrated in Gulf, European countries
Martyred Benazir Bhutto was asset of country: Tariq
ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP): Minister of State for Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD) Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Thursday said martyred Benazir Bhutto was the asset of the country and her assassination was loss to the country as well as democracy. Talking to a private news channel, he alleged Benazir Bhutto murder case was… Continue reading Martyred Benazir Bhutto was asset of country: Tariq
15 Pak Army, Rangers teams assisting civil administration in Karachi
RAWALPINDI, Aug 31 (APP): As many as 15 Pakistan Army and Pakistan Rangers Sindh teams along with dewatering equipment are assisting civil administration in different areas of Karachi. According to an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) issued here on Saturday, the Army and Rangers teams are assisting civil administration in different areas, including Ayesha Manzil,… Continue reading 15 Pak Army, Rangers teams assisting civil administration in Karachi
High Commissioner calls on Mayor of London
ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP): Pakistan High Commissioner to the UK, Syed Ibne Abbas called on Mayor of London Sadiq Khan at his office, City Hall on Wednesday. According to a message received here, welcoming the High Commissioner at his office, the Mayor of London stated that the connection between London and Pakistan is as strong… Continue reading High Commissioner calls on Mayor of London
PAF participates in relief, rescue operation in Sindh
ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP): Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has provided a C-130 aircraft and two helicopters to assist the government of Sindh to cope with any emergency situation in the province, including Karachi. According to a PAF spokesman, the decision has been taken in view of torrential rains. The aircraft and helicopters will take part… Continue reading PAF participates in relief, rescue operation in Sindh
PM directs authorities to mobilize resources to clear roads in Karachi
ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP): Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Thursday directed the authorities concerned to mobilize all the resources to clear the roads in Karachi due to rains and ensure uninterrupted communication and connectivity within the port city as well as with other parts of the country. Taking notice of the current situation in… Continue reading PM directs authorities to mobilize resources to clear roads in Karachi
Special children should be included in Eid joys: Dr Tariq Fazal
ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP): Minister of State for Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD) Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry Thursday urged the people to include special children into Eid joys. Speaking at a Gift Distribution Ceremony organized here by the National Institute of Special Education (NISTE), he said that CADD was making all out efforts to… Continue reading Special children should be included in Eid joys: Dr Tariq Fazal
International TVET conference concludes
ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP): The international TVET conference titled “Regional Program -Skills for Youth Employability through Industrial Linkages”, concluded here Thursday with a focus on devising an action plan to enhance institute and industry linkage to foster employability. The four day-long conference was organized by National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) in collaboration with… Continue reading International TVET conference concludes
India realizes, she was at the verge of loosing Kashmir: Haider
MIRPUR (AJK), Aug 31 (APP): The Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Raja Mohammad Farooq Haider Khan said that after India started realizing the fact that Kashmir is going out of its clutches, New Delhi has started conspiring to change the demographics of occupied Jammu & Kashmir. Expressing his views during the AJK Assembly session… Continue reading India realizes, she was at the verge of loosing Kashmir: Haider
Kh Asif meets Shehbaz, discusses current situation
LAHORE, Aug 31 (APP): Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif called on Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, here on Thursday. During the meeting, different matters of mutual interest including prevailing situation in the country, political affairs and international issues came under discussion. The chief minister said on the occasion that Pakistan was a sovereign and… Continue reading Kh Asif meets Shehbaz, discusses current situation
Intermittent rain paralyses life in city, kills 11 people
KARACHI, Aug 31 (APP): As many as 11 rain-related deaths had so far been reported from different parts of the city as intermittent rain hit the metropolis has almost paralysed life besides, inundating many low-lying areas, an official of the Edhi Ambulance said here on Thursday. He said that the most of the casualties took… Continue reading Intermittent rain paralyses life in city, kills 11 people
NSA, David Hale discuss Pak-US relations
ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP): United States ambassador to Pakistan David Hale called on National Security Adviser Lt. Gen (R) Nasser Khan Janjua on Thursday and discussed the new U.S strategy on Afghanistan and South Asia announced by President Trump in his address at Fort Myers on August 20. The cordial discussion lasted for fifty minutes,… Continue reading NSA, David Hale discuss Pak-US relations
Cabinet Division issues notification of portfolios of ministers
ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP): Cabinet Division on Thursday issued notifications for portfolios of federal ministers and ministers of state. According to notification issued by Cabinet Secretariat, Daniyal Aziz has been given the portfolio of Federal Minister for Privatization and Mumtaz Ahmed Tarar is made Federal Minister for Human Rights. Syed Ayaz Ali Shah Sheerazi is… Continue reading Cabinet Division issues notification of portfolios of ministers
Army extends full assistance to Karachi Admin to manage rain effects
RAWALPINDI, Aug 31 (APP): Karachi Administration requested Pakistan Army for assistance in managing effects of torrential rain in the city. According to an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement issued here on Thursday, Army was extending full assistance to Karachi Administration. Water extraction pumps were immediately given by the Army. The statement added that Chief… Continue reading Army extends full assistance to Karachi Admin to manage rain effects
Air Commodore appointed as PAF spokesperson
ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP): Air Commodore Muhammad Ali has been appointed as the official spokesperson for Pakistan Air Force (PAF). Ali was commissioned in the flying branch of Pakistan Air Force in December, 1989. As a transport aircrew, he has flown various transport aircraft, including C-130 Hercules, Boeing 707 and Fokker F-27, says a statement… Continue reading Air Commodore appointed as PAF spokesperson
SAFRON Minister calls on Prime Minister
ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP): Minister for States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON) Lt. Gen. (Retd) Abdul Qadir Baloch Thursday called on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at PM Office here. During the meeting, the minister briefed the prime minister on matters pertaining to the Ministry of States and Frontier Regions.
Advisor Aviation Sardar Mehtab calls on Prime Minister
ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP): Adviser to Prime Minister on Aviation Sardar Mehtab Ahmed Khan Thursday called on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at PM Office here. During the meeting, the adviser briefed the prime minister on matters pertaining to the Aviation Division, said a PM Office statement.
- An attractive view of sunset in the Provincial Capital
- Chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Programme Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan in a meeting with Dr. Shehla Raza and Haider Hussain.
- Chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan in a meeting with Mir Tariq Bugtti.
- Rain-windstorm/thunderstorm expected in most parts of country: PMD
- Balochistan Home Minister, Mir Zia Langove laying wreath of flower on graveyard of martyrs
