Decrease in head race tunnel pressure causes reduction in Neelum Jhelum power generation

ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP):Electricity generation from Neelum Jhelum Hydel Power Station has been restricted to 530 MW due to decrease in Head Race Tunnel pressure on April 03. This precautionary measure has been taken to observe the behaviour of pressure fluctuation, said a press release. Generation from the power station will be increased gradually after… Continue reading Decrease in head race tunnel pressure causes reduction in Neelum Jhelum power generation

River Kabul runs in high flood: FFC

ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP):The Federal Flood Commission (FFC) on Tuesday said that River Kabul was flowing in very high flood at Nowshera with water discharge of 212,000 cusecs. According to FFC report, River Swat was also flowing in medium flood at Munda Headworks with decreasing trend. Rivers Kabul, Swat and their respective tributaries have been… Continue reading River Kabul runs in high flood: FFC

IRSA releases 188,600 cusecs water

ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP):Indus River System Authority (IRSA) on Tuesday released 188,600 cusecs water from various rim stations with inflow of 301,200 cusecs. According to the data released by IRSA, water level in River Indus at Tarbela Dam was 1423.30 feet and was 25.30 feet higher than its dead level of 1,398 feet. Water inflow… Continue reading IRSA releases 188,600 cusecs water

PR extends Rehman Baba Express stopover at Mirpur Mathelo Station

ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP):Pakistan Railways has extended the temporary stoppage at Mirpur Mathelo Railway Station of 47-Up/48-Down Rehman Baba Express, which ply between Peshawar to Karachi, for another three months to facilitate the people of the area. According to the spokesman of Pakistan Railways (PR), the train runs between Peshawar and Karachi via Rawalpindi, Hafizabad,… Continue reading PR extends Rehman Baba Express stopover at Mirpur Mathelo Station

Kundi urges opposition alliance to prioritize dialogue over reservations

ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP):Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Faisal Karim Kundi on Tuesday urged the opposition alliance to go for dialogue for addressing their reservations. “The PTI government currently holds power in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; thus, their initial step should be to establish a judicial commission within the province,” he asserted while talking to a private… Continue reading Kundi urges opposition alliance to prioritize dialogue over reservations

3-day training program on AI in teaching practices kicks off at AIOU

ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP):A three-day faculty training program on “Empowering Educators: Integrating AI into Teaching Practices” has started in Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU). The program is being organized in collaboration with Directorate of Academic Planning and Course Production, AIOU and Commonwealth Educational Media Center for Asia (CEMCA). This program aims to educate teachers about… Continue reading 3-day training program on AI in teaching practices kicks off at AIOU

PPAF distributes relief items among affected families in Gwadar

ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP):Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) has distributed relief items among affected families in light of the dire situation caused by the heavy rainfall in Gwadar. According to an official source, “PPAF extended its hands to the families affected by the floods, aiming to alleviate their immediate needs for food and support”. The… Continue reading PPAF distributes relief items among affected families in Gwadar

Eid Special Trains gets passengers’ overwhelming response

IT, Telecom sector having vast investment opportunities: Shaza Fatima

ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP):Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has said that there are vast opportunities for investment in the IT and Telecom sector of Pakistan. She said that the present government, under the vision of the Prime Minister, is committed for the promotion of investment in the country. Minister of… Continue reading IT, Telecom sector having vast investment opportunities: Shaza Fatima

UNESCO has announced MAB Young Scientists Awards 2024

ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP): UNESCO has announced MAB Young Scientists Awards 2024 for the young researchers carrying out interdisciplinary research in line with UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme. The researchers (under the age of 35) either pursuing research in UNESCO Biosphere Reserves or potential sites or their work contribute to the achievement of… Continue reading UNESCO has announced MAB Young Scientists Awards 2024

School based education programmes needed for prevention of child abuse

ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP): The civil society has demanded the government should start school-based education programmes for the prevention of child abuse and to aware juniors to recognize and avoid predators. Talking to APP here on Tuesday, the educationist expert Farkhanda Orangzaib has said that concerned authorities, stressing the education awareness programme and teachers and… Continue reading School based education programmes needed for prevention of child abuse

Saudi investment in Pakistan to strengthen partnership, promote regional stability: Dar

ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP): Minister for Foreign Affairs Senator Ishaq Dar on Tuesday said that the Saudi investment in Pakistan would not only strengthen the deeply valued partnership but also make a sterling contribution to regional peace and stability. The foreign minister, addressing the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) Forum held here and attended by… Continue reading Saudi investment in Pakistan to strengthen partnership, promote regional stability: Dar

Tandoors/Nan-bais defy govt’s Roti, Naan price reduction in ICT

ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP): In response to this initiative of the Punjab government, the federal capital has also reduced the prices of bread and naan by fixing their prices at Rs 16 and Rs 20 respectively, however, Tandoor and Nanbai kept their prices while refusing to obey the government order. The district administration issued a… Continue reading Tandoors/Nan-bais defy govt’s Roti, Naan price reduction in ICT

Pakistan, KSA resolve to further build strong partnership, promote economic cooperation

Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, along with his delegation, called on President Asif Ali Zardari.

ISLAMABAD, April 16 (APP): Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Tuesday reiterated their resolve to build a strong partnership and further promote economic cooperation for the mutual benefit of the two brotherly countries. This was discussed during a meeting between President Asif Ali Zardari and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan… Continue reading Pakistan, KSA resolve to further build strong partnership, promote economic cooperation

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia reiterate commitment to enhanced bilateral strategic, economic partnership

ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP): Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, wherein the two sides reiterated their commitment to strengthening the bilateral relations focused on mutually beneficial economic cooperation. Led by Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the high-powered Saudi delegation arrived here Monday… Continue reading Pakistan, Saudi Arabia reiterate commitment to enhanced bilateral strategic, economic partnership

529 teachers of FDE schools, colleges granted promotion

Death anniversary of Professor Pareshan Khattak observed

ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP): The death anniversary of Pashto poet and writer Professor Pareshan Khattak was observed on Tuesday. Born on December 10, 1931 in Karak. His book, Pashtun Kon, is a worthy contribution to Pashto literature, which has clearly mentioned with evidence the origin of Pathans and is mentioned as a reference book all… Continue reading Death anniversary of Professor Pareshan Khattak observed

Death anniversary of comedian Babbu Baral observed

Saudi delegation’s visit heralds dawn of new era in bilateral ties, end to Pakistan’s isolation

ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP): The ongoing visit of a high-profile Saudi delegation to Pakistan led by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan signifies the dawn of a new era in the relationship between the two nations, besides heralding the end to Pakistan’s isolation. Pakistan is swiftly steering towards a brighter future on the global… Continue reading Saudi delegation’s visit heralds dawn of new era in bilateral ties, end to Pakistan’s isolation

Saudi FM arrives on two-day visit

ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): Foreign Minister of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, leading a high-level delegation, on Monday, arrived here on a two-day visit. Upon arrival at the airport, the Saudi Foreign Minister was received by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and other senior officials. The Saudi Foreign Minister is heading… Continue reading Saudi FM arrives on two-day visit

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