ISLAMABAD, Sep 14 (APP): A penumbral eclipse of moon will be visible in all regions of Pakistan on the night of September 16. It will also be visible from Africa, Asia, Australia, West Pacific Island and in Europe, Met Office reported. The eclipse will begin at 21:55 PST (Pakistan Standard Time) on September 16 while the ‘Greatest… Continue reading Penumbral moon eclipse on Sept 16 17, to be visible in Pakistan
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Govt planning to establish technical, vocational institutes along CPEC route
ISLAMABAD, Sept 14 (APP): The government is planning to establish technical and vocational institutes along China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) route in collaboration with China. According to official documents, the institutes would be set up at Gilgit,Mansehra, Dera Ismail Khan, Abbottabad, Quetta and Gwadar. The CPEC would open new vistas of development and prosperity and offer… Continue reading Govt planning to establish technical, vocational institutes along CPEC route
Defence Production delegation leaves for South Africa
ISLAMABAD, Sept 14 (APP): Delegation of Defence Production, headed by Minister for Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain on Wednesday embarked upon a visit to South Africa to attend Africa Aerospace Defence Exhibition (ADD 2016). The delegation is visiting South Africa on invitation of South African Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa Nqakula, news release by the Ministry here stated.… Continue reading Defence Production delegation leaves for South Africa
FC arrest two suspects in Turbat
QUETTA, Sept 14 (APP): The Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan arrested two suspected persons in Turbat Wednesday, as FC spokesman said. Acting on a tip off, the FC personnel launched a search operation and arrested the two suspects who allegedly belonged to a banned organization, he added.
BLA commander held in Kalat
QUETTA, Sept 14 (APP): The Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan Wednesday arrested an alleged commander of banned militant organization Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) during a search operation in Shekhri area of Kalat district. According to an FC spokesman, following intelligence, FC personnel launched a search operation in mountainous area of Shekhri, during which a local BLA… Continue reading BLA commander held in Kalat
People’s support needed to curb terrorism: FC IG
QUETTA, Septi 14 (APP): Inspector General of Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan, Maj General Sher Afgun Wednesday said they needed support of people and local elders to root out terrorism from the province on permanent basis. Some elements were carrying out terrorist activities to implement the agenda of foreign forces, he said speaking to FC personnel… Continue reading People’s support needed to curb terrorism: FC IG
Sartaj Aziz to lead Pakistan delegation at 17th NAM Summit
ISLAMABAD, Sep 13 (APP): Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz will lead Pakistani delegation at the upcoming 17th NAM Summit being held in Venezuela from September 13 to 18, Foreign Office said here on Tuesday.
Kashmiri people celebrate Eid under Indian bayonets, clutches: PM Farooq
MUZAFFARABAD, Sept 13 (APP): The Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Raja Farooq Haider Khan has said that our Kashmiri brethren have been forced to remain inside their houses and celebrate Eid under Indian bayonets and clutches. He was addressing a huge Eid congregation here at Eid Ghah on Tuesday. He called upon the… Continue reading Kashmiri people celebrate Eid under Indian bayonets, clutches: PM Farooq
Nation celebrates Eid-ul-Azha with religious zest, enthusiasm
ISLAMABAD, Sept 13 (APP): The nation Tuesday celebrated Eid-ul-Azha with religious zest and traditional fervour to commemorate the supreme sacrifice of Prophet Hazrat Ibrahim (AS). The day dawned with special prayers in mosques for the well-being of the Muslim Ummah and progress, prosperity and security of the country. Thousands of congregations were held at mosques,… Continue reading Nation celebrates Eid-ul-Azha with religious zest, enthusiasm
NA Speaker, Deputy condole death of Shakeel Awan’s mother, Wadood Qureshi’s brother
ISLAMABAD, Sept 13 (APP): National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Deputy Speaker Murtaza Javed Abbasi have condoled the death of the mother of Malik Shakeel Awan, former MNA and brother of Abdul Wadood Qureshi, Resident Editor Daily Nai Baat. In their separate condolence messages to the bereaved families, the Speaker and Deputy Speaker expressed… Continue reading NA Speaker, Deputy condole death of Shakeel Awan’s mother, Wadood Qureshi’s brother
AJK PM leads Kashmir solidarity rally
MUZAFFARABAD, Sept 13 (APP): Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Raja Farooq Haider Khan celebrated Eid ul Azha here and offered Eid prayers at Eid Ghah where thousands of people were present. The AJK Premier, later, led a Kashmir solidarity rally organized jointly by Central Seerat Committee Muzaffarabad and International Forum for Justice and… Continue reading AJK PM leads Kashmir solidarity rally
Chiefs of PAT, PTI are not trustworthy: Talal
ISLAMABAD, Sept 13 (APP): PML-N Member National Assembly Talal Chaudhry on Tuesday said chiefs of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) Tahir-ul-Qadri are political cousins and both are not trustworthy. Talking to a private news channel, he said Imran Khan and Tahir ul- Qadri both are against the democracy and wanted… Continue reading Chiefs of PAT, PTI are not trustworthy: Talal
Prime Minister offers Eid prayer at Jati Umra
LAHORE, Sep 13 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Tuesday offered Eidul Azha prayer at his Jati Umra residence in Raiwind. Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervez Rashid, the prime minister’s family members including son Hussain Nawaz, nephews Hamza Shahbaz and Salman Shahbaz, MNA Captain (retd) Muhammad Safdar and a large number of PML-N workers accompanied… Continue reading Prime Minister offers Eid prayer at Jati Umra
PM felicitates nation, dedicates Eid-ul-Azha to Kashmiris’ endless sacrifices
ISLAMABAD, Sept 13 (APP): Dedicating this year’s Eid-ul-Azha to the endless sacrifices of Kashmiris, Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has pledged to dedicate all coming Eids to the people of Kashmir till the resolution of dispute in accordance with their wishes. “On this day of Eid, we cannot forget the sacrifices of the people of… Continue reading PM felicitates nation, dedicates Eid-ul-Azha to Kashmiris’ endless sacrifices
COAS offers Eid with troops, tribesmen in Bajur Agency
RAWALPINDI Sept 13 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif offered Eid Ul Adha prayers with Army and Frontier Corps troops in Bajur Agency on Tuesday. According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the COAS also reviewed the ongoing stablization operations, rehabilitation, reconstruction and measures to enforce border management along Pakistan-Afgn Border in… Continue reading COAS offers Eid with troops, tribesmen in Bajur Agency
Eid-ul-Azha celebrated with religious fervour in Lahore
LAHORE,Sep 13 (APP): The faithful in the Punjab capital Tuesday celebrated Eid-ul-Azha with religious zeal and fervour amid tight security. Eid congregations were held at historic Badshahi Mosque, Data Darbar Mosque, Nasir Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, Minar-e-Pakistan, Model Town Park, Jamia Naeemia, Jamia Ashrafia, Idara Minhajul Hussain, Jamia tul Muntazir Model Town, Jamia Qadisia Chouburji, Jamia… Continue reading Eid-ul-Azha celebrated with religious fervour in Lahore
CM offers Eidul Azha in Model Town
LAHORE, Sept 13 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif offered Eidul Azha prayer at Ittefaq Mosque Model Town here on Tuesday. PML-N MNAs, MPAs, office-bearers, party workers and a large number of people from various walks of life also offered Eid prayer with the chief minister. On this occasion, special prayers were offered for… Continue reading CM offers Eidul Azha in Model Town
Pakistan welcomes UN request for fact-finding mission to IOK
ISLAMABAD, Sep 13 (APP): Pakistan on Tuesday welcomed a request by the United Nations High Commissioner on Human Rights for a fact-finding mission to the Indian Occupied Kashmir (IOK) to assess human rights situation. The Foreign Office, in a statement, said Pakistan welcomed that the UN High Commissioner on Human Rights, ZeidRa’ad Al Hussein, had… Continue reading Pakistan welcomes UN request for fact-finding mission to IOK
Cop killed, 10 injured in Quetta blast
QUETTA, Sept 13 (APP): A policemen was martyred and 10 persons, including six police personnel, were injured as a patrolling vehicle was hit by a remote-controlled bomb blast in Sariab Mill area of the provincial capital Tuesday. According to police, unknown persons had planted the bomb on roadside in Sariab Mill area to target the policemen. “The culprits detonated… Continue reading Cop killed, 10 injured in Quetta blast
British envoy extends Eid greetings
ISLAMABAD, Sep 13 (APP): British High Commissioner in Islamabad Thomas Drew, CMG, has extended his best wishes to all Muslims in Pakistan and elsewhere on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. In his message, the high commissioner said the first Eid ul-Azha he had spent in Pakistan, was in 2006. “I remember it as a special time… Continue reading British envoy extends Eid greetings
