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Renowned comedian Umer Sharif remembered on his birth anniversary

ISLAMABAD, Apr 19 (APP): Renowned comedian Umer Sharif was remembered on the occasion of his birth anniversary on Friday. Born on April 19, 1955, Umer started his career in Karachi as a stage performer at the age of 14 in 1969. He joined theatre, using the stage name Umer Zarif, modeled after his favorite comedian… Continue reading Renowned comedian Umer Sharif remembered on his birth anniversary

President Zardari, PM Shehbaz condemn Karachi suicide attack; laud timely police response

ISLAMABAD, Apr 19 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday strongly condemned a suicide attack that took place in Karachi’s Landhi area, lauding the timely response by the police to avert casualties. In separately issued statements, both the president and prime minister said that the timely action by the… Continue reading President Zardari, PM Shehbaz condemn Karachi suicide attack; laud timely police response

WAPDA awards contract to supply 2 GSU transformers for Mangla power project

ISLAMABAD, Apr 19 (APP):Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has awarded contract Package III C amounting to US$ 6.28729 million for design and supply of two 220 KV, 168.75 MVA Generator Step-up (GSU) Transformers for Unit No. 9 and 10 of Mangla Refurbishment Project and the Chinese Contractor will complete the task in 400 days.… Continue reading WAPDA awards contract to supply 2 GSU transformers for Mangla power project

Tobacco industry’s another deliberate attempt to lure children towards smoking

ISLAMABAD, Apr 19 (APP):Health activists have raised alarms about tobacco industry’s attempts to seek approval for the manufacturing of 10-stick cigarette packs on the pretext of exporting to another country. In a press release shared by the Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC) here Friday, the activists expressed grave concerns… Continue reading Tobacco industry’s another deliberate attempt to lure children towards smoking

Intermittent rain not letting cold season fade away; to continue for another day

ISLAMABAD, Apr 19 (APP):Intermittent rain continued in parts of the federal capital on Friday, as per forecast of Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), is not letting the cold season fade away through decreasing the temperatures once again. The rain of light to moderate intensity along with windstorm and lightening started on Thursday afternoon and continued on… Continue reading Intermittent rain not letting cold season fade away; to continue for another day

12th death anniversary of activist poet Abeda Iqbal Azad on Saturday

ISLAMABAD, Apr 19 (APP):As Pakistan’s literary landscape commemorates another year without Abeda Iqbal Azad, her memory remains as fresh as ever. Even 12 years after her passing on April 20, 2012, Abeda stands tall by virtue of her metaphoric presence in modern-day literature whose impact continues to reverberate across generations, her works serving as a… Continue reading 12th death anniversary of activist poet Abeda Iqbal Azad on Saturday

U.S. envoy calls on Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar

ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP): The U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome on Thursday called on Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and discussed various aspects of bilateral relations and recent global and regional developments, Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on its official X handle. In the meeting, Ambassador Blome conveyed the United States’ commitment to working with… Continue reading U.S. envoy calls on Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar

PML-N persistently advocates for engaging dialogue: Asif

ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP):Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said on Thursday that all political parties have to play their role to get Pakistan out of the existing crisis. Talking to a private news channel, he said that the opposition ought to fulfill its constitutional role rather than inciting turmoil through nationwide disruptions. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)… Continue reading PML-N persistently advocates for engaging dialogue: Asif

3.5 magnitude earthquake hits Quetta

ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP):An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 jolted Quetta Region on Thursday. The depth was 58 kilometer. According to the private news channel, National Seismic Monitoring Center (NSMC) reported that the epicenter of the earthquake was 4 kilometer southwest of Quetta.

Rain lashes parts of federal capital on Thursday

ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP):Rain lashed parts of the federal capital on Thursday’s afternoon as per forecast of Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) indicating a westerly weather system affecting most parts of the country. Like other parts of the country, the rain of light to moderate intensity started in the afternoon and continued till night in parts… Continue reading Rain lashes parts of federal capital on Thursday

PM witnesses signing of letter of intent between PMYP, UNICEF

ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday witnessed singing of a letter of intent regarding the United Nations Generation Unlimited (GenU) programme between Prime Minister’s Youth Programme and the UN International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF). GenU was launched by the Secretary General of the United Nations in 2018 aimed at empowering… Continue reading PM witnesses signing of letter of intent between PMYP, UNICEF

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