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
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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
Empowering women economically crucial for society development: Nilofar Bakhtiar
Empowering women economically crucial for society development: Nilofar Bakhtiar
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
CJP visits LHC with senior judges
LAHORE, Apr 16 (APP):Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa, along with other senior Supreme Court judges, visited the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday. The CJP, accompanied by Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Yahya Afridi, Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, and Justice Athar Minallah, arrived at the LHC during the tea break. LHC… Continue reading CJP visits LHC with senior judges
Governor GB calls on Amir Muqam
Governor GB calls on Amir Muqam
PMD forecast rain in Southwest Balochistan
ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP):Pakistan Meterological Department (PMD) has forecast dry weather for most parts of the country during the next 24 hours. However, cloudy weather with chances of rain-wind/thunderstorm is likely in Southwest Balochistan. Heavy rainfall may generate flash flooding in local nullahs/streams of Balochistan specially Gwadar, Kech, Awaran, Kharan, Panjgur, Washuk, Noshki and Kalat… Continue reading PMD forecast rain in Southwest Balochistan
Pakistani-American philanthropist partners with USAID for $9 m boost to NUST
ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP):United States International Aid Agency (USAID) teamed up with Tanweer Ahmed, a prosperous American-Pakistani entrepreneur from Houston, who donated $9 million to Islamabad’s National University of Science & Technology (NUST). Tanweer Ahmed stated, “This initiative involves a three-way collaboration between my company Pakfoods, NUST, and the United States Agency for International Development… Continue reading Pakistani-American philanthropist partners with USAID for $9 m boost to NUST
CDA chief directs to build more nurseries
ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP):Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) Capt (R) Anwar ul Haq on Tuesday directed to build more nurseries in the city keeping in mind the importance of plantation. He said that the CDA was taking vigorous steps to make the city of Islamabad more beautiful and green, said a news release. In this… Continue reading CDA chief directs to build more nurseries
Consumers to get Rs 4.12 per unit reduction in electricity bills for May
ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP):The consumers will get Rs 4.12 per unit reduction in their electricity bills for the month of May as compared to March. A petition has been submitted to National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) for slashing fuel cost adjustment from Rs 4.92 per unit to Rs 2.94 per unit for May as… Continue reading Consumers to get Rs 4.12 per unit reduction in electricity bills for May
FDE announces results of class 5 & 8 centralized exams 2023-24
ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP):Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) on Tuesday announced the results of 5th and 8th centralized examinations for the year 2023-24. This year, a total of 25,101 male and female students appeared in the Class-V examination. According to the details of announced results, in the 5th class, the number of successful male students… Continue reading FDE announces results of class 5 & 8 centralized exams 2023-24
PMYP, SBP deliberate on expanding youth loan scheme
ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP):The Prime Minister Youth Program (PMYP) and the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) deliberated on expanding the loan scheme for youth businesses here on Tuesday. According to a statement issued by Prime Minister Youth Program, during a meeting between the Chairman of Prime Minister Youth Program Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan and Micro… Continue reading PMYP, SBP deliberate on expanding youth loan scheme
Ministry launches second phase of Hajj training nationwide
By Rehan Khan ISLAMABAD, April 16 (APP):The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony on Tuesday initiated the second phase of Hajj training across the nation, to educate intending pilgrims about religious rites, administrative matters, and host country regulations. The ministry, in collaboration with 40 resource persons, religious scholars, and leaders, has organized training sessions… Continue reading Ministry launches second phase of Hajj training nationwide
Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud are addressing Press Conference at Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A
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Pakistan expresses sympathies over damages caused by heavy rains in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP): Pakistan on Tuesday offered its heartfelt condolences for the loss of precious lives and livelihoods in Afghanistan, extending its sympathies to the affected families. “The government and people of Pakistan express deepest sympathies and condolences at the loss of precious lives and livelihoods and damage to properties caused by heavy rains… Continue reading Pakistan expresses sympathies over damages caused by heavy rains in Afghanistan
NDMA, IRC sign LoU for cooperation on disaster resilience, preparedness
NDMA, IRC sign LoU for cooperation on disaster resilience, preparedness
Pak-Saudi FMs discuss potential for enhancing trade, investment cooperation
ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP):Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on Tuesday discussed potential for extensive commercial, trade, and investment cooperation in multiple domains for the mutual benefit of the two countries. Ishaq Dar, who received Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud at the… Continue reading Pak-Saudi FMs discuss potential for enhancing trade, investment cooperation
LESCO detects 281 power pilferers in 24 hours
LAHORE, Apr 16 (APP):Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has detected a total of 281 connections from where the customers were pilfering electricity in all its circles of five districts (Lahore, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Kasur and Okara) on the 210th day of grand anti-power theft campaign. The LESCO spokesman told media here Tuesday that the company… Continue reading LESCO detects 281 power pilferers in 24 hours
