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LESCO detects 271 power pilferers in 24 hours

LAHORE, Apr 17 (APP):Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has detected a total of 271 connections from where the customers were pilfering electricity in all its circles of five districts (Lahore, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Kasur and Okara) on the 211th day of grand anti-power theft campaign. The LESCO spokesman told media here Wednesday that the company… Continue reading LESCO detects 271 power pilferers in 24 hours

Development of Balochistan, among govt’s top priorities: PM

ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reiterated that the development and prosperity of Balochistan province were among the top priorities of the government. He stressed upon maximum utilization of the natural resources in the province so that it could be used for its development and said that in that regard,… Continue reading Development of Balochistan, among govt’s top priorities: PM

IRSA releases 268,800 cusecs water

ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP):Indus River System Authority (IRSA) on Wednesday released 268,800 cusecs water from various rim stations with inflow of 394,700 cusecs. According to the data released by IRSA, water level in River Indus at Tarbela Dam was 1428.52 feet and was 30.52 feet higher than its dead level of 1,398 feet. Water inflow… Continue reading IRSA releases 268,800 cusecs water

World Hemophilia Day observed

ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP):World Hemophilia Day observed on Wednesday to advocate a global effort to ensure appropriate care and treatment for a disease that is the oldest known genetic bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency in the genes. Talking to a private news channel, Dr Agha Umer Daraz Khan, Advisor Hemophilia Welfare Society said that… Continue reading World Hemophilia Day observed

Political parties advised to adhere to ECP rules, regulations in by-elections

ISLAMABAD, April 17 (APP):The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has urged all political parties and candidates participating in the upcoming by-elections to uphold Pakistan’s Constitution, avoid actions that could harm national interests or institutions, comply with Election Commission regulations, and refrain from defaming the commission.           According to the code of… Continue reading Political parties advised to adhere to ECP rules, regulations in by-elections

President for strengthening economic, cultural ties with Turkiye

ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday called for further enhancing bilateral cooperation with Turkiye in the areas of trade, economy, education and culture. The president, talking to Ambassador of Turkiye in Pakistan Dr Mehmet Pacaci, who called on him, said that Turkish companies should benefit from the investment-friendly policies of the… Continue reading President for strengthening economic, cultural ties with Turkiye

Audit Report released by AGP discloses irregularities in BRT project

PESHAWAR, April17 (APP):Audit Report 2022-23 released by the Auditor General of Pakistan disclosed irregularities worth billions of rupees in BRT project. The Auditor General of Pakistan’s audit report related to BRT project 2022-23 has been released wherein expenditure of 13 billion rupees in Trans Peshawar was done without technical approval. Expenditure incurred under various contracts… Continue reading Audit Report released by AGP discloses irregularities in BRT project

No compromise on security of Chinese workers in Pakistan: PM

ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday assured that the government would make no compromise on the security of the Chinese workers in Pakistan. The prime minister, in a meeting with a delegation of Shanghai Electric Group led by Chairman Wu Lei, said that the government would ensure all possible facilitation… Continue reading No compromise on security of Chinese workers in Pakistan: PM

Iranian envoy lauds Pakistan’s defence capabilities

ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP):Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Reza Amiri Moghaddam called on Minister for Defence and Defence Production Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Wednesday and lauded the defence capabilities of Pakistan. The Defence Minister said Pakistan and Iran enjoyed cordial and fraternal ties, nourished by centuries old religious and cultural affinities, a news… Continue reading Iranian envoy lauds Pakistan’s defence capabilities

President summons NA session on April 19

ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned the session of the National Assembly on Friday, April 19, 2024 at 10:30 am. The president summoned the session of National Assembly in exercise of the powers conferred by article 54(1) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

IFA inspects 80 food outlets, issues fines worth Rs 0.3 mln

ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP):Deputy Director Operations (DDO) of Islamabad Food Authority (IFA), Dr. Tahira Saddique, while sharing a last week report of the authority, stated that the authority inspected 80 food outlets and imposed fines totaling Rs 307,000 on errant shopkeepers found flouting regulations. Talking to APP, she said that with an unwavering commitment to… Continue reading IFA inspects 80 food outlets, issues fines worth Rs 0.3 mln

Adopting austerity policy of KP Govt – just a Swing in the Air

PESHAWAR, Apr 17 (APP):The tall claims of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government of adopting simplicity and austerity policy is just a Swing in the Air when a summary has been prepared for the purchase of Fortuner vehicle of worth Rs. 10.71 million for the adviser of the Social Welfare Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mashal Yousafzai. On one side… Continue reading Adopting austerity policy of KP Govt – just a Swing in the Air

Govt wants to make youth self-employed through tech skills

ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP): Prime Minister’s Coordinator for Youth Affairs Mr. Rana Mashhood has said that the government wants to make youth self-employed by providing them with various technical skills. During his visit to the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) Headquarters Islamabad yesterday, he took a briefing regarding its performance. According to the… Continue reading Govt wants to make youth self-employed through tech skills

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