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Wafaqi Mohtasib team directs ETO to provide one-window facility, launch awareness campaign

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): An Inspection Team from the Wafaqi Mohtasib’s Office on Thursday visited the Excise and Taxation Office, Islamabad under the directions of the Federal Ombudsman, Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi, with a view to ascertaining the difficulties being faced by the general public with regard to registration of vehicles. Headed by a senior advisor,… Continue reading Wafaqi Mohtasib team directs ETO to provide one-window facility, launch awareness campaign

DG kicks off tree plantation drive in ICT

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): The Director General (DG) of Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Administration, Flt. Lt. (retd) Asim Ayub on Thursday kicked off a tree plantation drive by planting a sapling at the Department of Agriculture here on Thursday. According to the Spokesman of the Chief Commissioner Office, Nouman Nazir, the initiative was kicked off… Continue reading DG kicks off tree plantation drive in ICT

SMC officers from NIM receive briefing on BISP operations

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): The 35th Senior Management Course (SMC) Officers from the National Institute of Management (NIM) Islamabad, Thursday visited Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Headquarters and have knowledge of BISP’s operations and expertise in executing its various pro-poor schemes for disadvantaged sections of society. The visit of the SMC Officers was conducted under… Continue reading SMC officers from NIM receive briefing on BISP operations

FIA, Anti-Corruption deptt to be involved in probe of financial scam in SCCI

PESHAWAR, Apr 25 (APP): Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) will approach Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and Anti-Corruption Department in probing of massive financial scam in the trade body involving misappropriation of millions of rupees through forgery in issuance of recommendation letters to different embassies for visa issuance. “The embezzlement runs into millions of… Continue reading FIA, Anti-Corruption deptt to be involved in probe of financial scam in SCCI

Panel of Presiding officers announced for 337th Senate session

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Chairman Senate Syed Yusuf Raza Gillani on Thursday announced the panel of Presiding officers to act in absence of both the Chairman and Deputy Chairman. The Chairman chaired the proceedings of 337th Senate session, commenced on the very day. The panel of Presiding officers comprises Shahadat Awan, Irfanul Haq Saddiqui and… Continue reading Panel of Presiding officers announced for 337th Senate session

Youth engagement, use of digital media amid fostering exchanges with countries on environment crucial: Romina

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP):Prime Minister’s Coordinator for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Romina Khurshid Alam on Thursday underscored the need for engaging young graduates as interns, use of digital media, exchanges with countries having identical initiatives on environment and provision of equal access to information at all levels as crucial to address environmental degradation. The… Continue reading Youth engagement, use of digital media amid fostering exchanges with countries on environment crucial: Romina

PM launches Shuhada Package for martyred federal govt officials; resolves to eliminate smuggling

ABBOTTABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday launched the Shuhada Package to support the families of the federal government officials martyred in the line of duty, comprising cash assistance, housing allowance as well as free education and medical treatment. The prime minister, who visited the family of late Customs Inspector Syed… Continue reading PM launches Shuhada Package for martyred federal govt officials; resolves to eliminate smuggling

PM for political commitment, adequate investment to achive goal of malaria-free world

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): As the world observes World Malaria Day on Thursday, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif called for a vigorous political commitment and adequate investment strategies to reach the goal of a world free from the disease. The prime minister, in a message on the Day, stressed the need to learn from each… Continue reading PM for political commitment, adequate investment to achive goal of malaria-free world

Delegation from CMCC, CMPak visit PTA

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP):A senior-level delegation of China Mobile Communications Group Co. Ltd. (CMCC) and the CEO of China Mobile Pakistan (CMPak) visited the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and met with the Authority. Chairman PTA, Major General (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman shared Pakistan’s telecom sector achievements with the delegation. On the occasion, Member Finance (PTA) … Continue reading Delegation from CMCC, CMPak visit PTA

Renowned TV, stage actress, playwright, activist Madeeha Gohar remembered

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP):Renowned television and stage actress, playwright,director of social theater, and women’s rights activist Madeeha Gohar was remembered on the occasion of her death anniversary on Thursday. Born on Sept 21, 1956, in Karachi, she was known for the art of dialogue delivery and changing facial expression in a beautiful style according to… Continue reading Renowned TV, stage actress, playwright, activist Madeeha Gohar remembered

Meeting regarding drug use in educational institutions held at ANF Headquarters

RAWALPINDI, Apr 25 (APP):A meeting regarding drug use in educational institutions was held here at Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) Headquarters which was chaired by Director General (DG) ANF, Maj Gen, Abdul Moeed, HI (M). Senior officers of the federal and provincial ministries of education and regulatory institutions participated in the meeting. All the stakeholders agreed on… Continue reading Meeting regarding drug use in educational institutions held at ANF Headquarters

President stresses joint efforts to control Malaria

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday urged all provincial governments and stakeholders to collaborate in controlling the spread of malaria and make Pakistan a Malaria free country. “I urge our healthcare providers both in the public and private sector, the non-governmental organizations, private entities, philanthropists, community leaders, media and other stakeholders… Continue reading President stresses joint efforts to control Malaria

Colorful cultural festival concludes at NUML

ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): A 3-Day long Spring Festival concluded at the National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad on Wednesday. The chief guest of the ceremony was Rector NUML Major General Shahid Mahmood Kayani HI (M) (Retd), while Director General NUML Brig Shahzad Munir, representatives of various embassies, dignitaries, Pro Rectors, Deans, Directors, people… Continue reading Colorful cultural festival concludes at NUML

AIOU to host 37th annual conference of AAOU in Oct

ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) will host the 37th Annual Conference of the Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) from October 15 to 17. According to AIOU, over 100 international dignitaries, including vice-chancellors, rectors, professors, and researchers from open universities in Asian countries, as well as around 250 national academicians and… Continue reading AIOU to host 37th annual conference of AAOU in Oct

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