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Top officials strategize safety shield for Chinese citizens, businesses in ICT

ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP): Director General, ICT, Asim Ayub has chaired a high-level meeting to bolster security measures for Chinese nationals and businesses in the Federal Capital. The meeting, held at the Chief Commissioner’s office, aimed to assess current safety protocols, pinpoint vulnerabilities, and devise a robust strategy to safeguard Chinese citizens and companies, said… Continue reading Top officials strategize safety shield for Chinese citizens, businesses in ICT

Bahawalpur police lodge FIR over Millat Express incident

BAHAWALPUR, Apr 17 (APP): On the complaint of the brother of deceased, Mariam Bibi who was allegedly thrown out from Millat Express Train and died on the spot, Bahawalpur district police have registered FIR against the employees of Railway Police. APP received copy of FIR from police sources here. According to the FIR registered by… Continue reading Bahawalpur police lodge FIR over Millat Express incident

Pakistan Railways develops a comprehensive solar strategy to save billions

ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP): Pakistan Railways intends to transition the power network of all its stations, including major railway stations, offices, workshops, and factories, to solar systems in various stages. This initiative is expected to result in substantial savings for the department, amounting to billions of rupees. An official from the Ministry of Railways informed… Continue reading Pakistan Railways develops a comprehensive solar strategy to save billions

Saudi delegation’s visit to help bring huge investment in Pakistan: PM

ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday, chairing a meeting of the federal cabinet said that billions of dollars’ worth of investment was expected as a result of the recent visit by the Saudi delegation. Commending the efforts of the federal cabinet and relevant authorities for the successful visit, he said… Continue reading Saudi delegation’s visit to help bring huge investment in Pakistan: PM

E-rozgar centers providing top-notch facilities to freelancers

ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP): E-rozgar centers, established by the government, are providing top-notch facilities to freelancers, including high-speed internet, UPS, training centers, individual cabins, meeting rooms, and separate office rooms for startups. An official from the Ministry of IT told here Wednesday that this initiative aimed to propel IT exports to a remarkable $10 billion… Continue reading E-rozgar centers providing top-notch facilities to freelancers

Seven outlaws held, valuable, narcotics, arms recovered

ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP): Islamabad Capital Police (ICP) apprehended seven outlaws from different areas of the city during the last 24 hours and recovered valuables, narcotics and weapons from their possession. A police spokesman said on Wednesday that on the special directions of DIG Operations Syed Shahzad Nadeem Bukhari, the Islamabad Capital Police intensified crackdown… Continue reading Seven outlaws held, valuable, narcotics, arms recovered

32 people died, 41 other injured in rain, flood related incident in KP: PDMA

PESHAWAR, Apr 17 (APP): Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Wednesday issued a report of loss of life and property in the province due to heavy rains and flood related incident as many 31 people have died with 41 injured in different districts across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to the report issued by PDMA, 15 children,… Continue reading 32 people died, 41 other injured in rain, flood related incident in KP: PDMA

ITP launches crackdown against vehicles without fitness certificate, using gas cylinders

ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP):The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has taken special measures to ensure safety of lives and property of citizens and to keep them safe from any mishaps. A public relations officer said that SSP Traffic Islamabad Sarfraz Virk directed Zonal DSPs to take legal action against vehicles having gas cylinders and public service… Continue reading ITP launches crackdown against vehicles without fitness certificate, using gas cylinders

FDA demolishes 3 illegal housing schemes

FAISALABAD, Apr 17 (APP):The Faisalabad Development Authority (FDA) demolished structure of three illegal housing schemes in different parts of Faisalabad here on Wednesday. An FDA spokesman said here on Wednesday that an enforcement team checked status of various housing schemes and found that three of those in Chak No. 76-RB, Chak No.191-RB and Chak No.… Continue reading FDA demolishes 3 illegal housing schemes

‘Battle of Brain-II’ competition held at NUML

ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP):A national level mathematics quiz competition “Battle of Brains-II” was organized by the department of mathematics, National University of Modern Languages (NUML) here on Wednesday.  The competition was divided into two categories based on academic levels: intermediate and undergraduate. The event witnessed remarkable participation, 155 students from 7 universities and 6 colleges… Continue reading ‘Battle of Brain-II’ competition held at NUML

AIOU to organize convocation in Lahore on April 28

ISLAMABAD, April 17 (APP):The convocation of Allama Iqbal Open University (Punjab chapter) will be organized in Lahore on April 28, 2024.         Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training, Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui will be the chief guest, said a press release on Wednesday.        Many distinguished guests including vice… Continue reading AIOU to organize convocation in Lahore on April 28

Over Rs. 83 billion disbursed among Benazir Kafaalat beneficiaries

ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP):The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has disbursed over Rs. 83 billion among more than 79,00,000 beneficiaries from across the country under the Benazir Kafaalat scheme. The disbursement of the quarterly tranche (Jan-March) of Rs.10,500 of the Benazir Kafaalat scheme is continued across the country smoothly. “Till April 15 at 4:00 pm,… Continue reading Over Rs. 83 billion disbursed among Benazir Kafaalat beneficiaries

PTI’s plan to destroy national economy has failed: Senator Talal Chaudhry

ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP):Pakistan Muslim League (N) leader Senator Talal Chaudhry has said that those who have been declared unlawful by the courts were conspiring to create political instability in the country in the name of protecting the constitution. Reacting to the PTI’s announcement of holding public rallies, he said the elements who took the… Continue reading PTI’s plan to destroy national economy has failed: Senator Talal Chaudhry

Saudi delegation’s visit to usher in new era of close cooperation: PM

ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said the visit of the Saudi high-level delegation led by Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud would usher in a new era of very close cooperation in coming months. Speaking at a dinner hosted by him in honour of the Saudi Foreign Minister and… Continue reading Saudi delegation’s visit to usher in new era of close cooperation: PM

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