Category: National

ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Saturday telephoned MQM leader Farooq Sattar and condemned the attack on Khawaja Izhar-ul-Hassan. The Interior Minister expressed deep grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives of a police official and a civilian in the incident, Radio Pakistan reported. Ahsan Iqbal said that the culprits… Continue reading Interior Minister condemns attack on Khawaja Izhar

KARACHI, Sept 2 (APP): The leader of the opposition in Sindh Assembly and a leader of Muttahiqa Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) Khawaja Izhar ul Hassan survived an assassination attempt in Karachi on Saturday. He was attacked when he emerged after offering Eid ul Azha prayers in a mosque in the area. According to police three unknown… Continue reading MQM-P leader survives assassination attempt

RAWALPINDI, Sept 2 (APP): Eid-ul-Azha was celebrated here on Saturday with religious fervour, enthusiasm and spirit of sacrifice. Eid prayers were offered at Eidgahs, mosques and open places amid tight security. Ulema and Khateebs, in their sermons, highlighted the significance and philosophy of sacrifice. Special prayers offered for the progress, prosperity and integrity of the… Continue reading Eid-ul-Azha celebrated with religious fervor

KARACHI, Sep 2 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Saturday offered the prayer of Eid-ul-Azha at State Guest House here. The president especially prayed for the peace, progress and prosperity of the country and betterment of his countrymen. After the prayer, he mixed up with the people and exchanged Eid greetings with them.

ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said that amid the country facing terrorism and extremist mindset, it was need of the hour to work for the country’s prosperity, putting aside all regional, ethnic and racial prejudices and hatred. In his message to the nation on the occasion of Eid-ul- Azha, the… Continue reading PM emphasizes efforts for country’s prosperity setting aside all prejudices

ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Speaker National Assembly has extended his warm greetings to the fellow countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. In his message, Speaker NA said that Eid-ul-Azha reminds us of the great sacrifice laid down by Hazrat Ibrahim A.S. He said the sacrifice of Hazrat Ibrahim A.S. enshrines a… Continue reading NA Speaker felicitates countrymen on Eid-ul-Azha

ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain has said that the spirit of worship can make this world a heavenly place to live in because with this training, mankind learns to let go of their ego which was the real root cause of all problems. In his message on the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Azha being… Continue reading Spirit of worship trains mankind to control ego to resolve world’s problems: President

LAHORE, Sept 2 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated the Muslim Ummah and the Pakistani nation on the eve of Eid-ul-Azha. In his message issued here on Friday, he said, “The religious festival of Eid-ul-Azha is celebrated throughout the world in remembrance of great sacrifice of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) which he gave for… Continue reading CM congratulates Muslim Ummah, Pakistani nation on Eid-ul-Azha

LAHORE, Sep 1 (APP): Spokesperson to the Prime Minister Dr. Musadik Malik on Friday extended Hajj and Eid felicitation to masses on the behalf of Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi. Addressing a press conference at Lahore Press Club here, he said, “Eid-ul-Azha gives a message of sacrifice and amity, and the people must remember the poor in… Continue reading Govt to provide all-out support for relief activities in Karachi’s rain-hit areas: Musadik Malik

LAHORE, Sep 1 (APP): PML-N Leader Maryam Nawaz on Friday said former prime minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif was fighting for people’s right not for himself. Addressing a ceremony at Saint Anthony Church on Friday, she urged masses to come out in support of Nawaz Sharif for progress of the country and sanctity of their vote on… Continue reading Maryam Nawaz visits Saint Anthony Church

ISLAMABAD, Sept 1 (APP): An Eid Open House was hosted by High Commissioner, Naela Chohan, Embassy of Pakistan in Australia on Friday. The High Commissioner, on this occasion also inaugurated the newly refurbished Consular Hall in the Chancery building Canberra. According to a statement received here, it was a very well attended event, in which… Continue reading Pakistan High Commission hosts Eid open house