Four special trains on Eid

LAHORE, Mar 24 (APP):The Pakistan Railways will run four special trains to facilitate passengers on Eid-ul-Fitr. According to official sources Pakistan Railways runs special Eid trains every year to facilitate passengers heading to or coming from Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Rawalpindi and Quetta. A majority of those working in other cities, travel to hometowns before Eid… Continue reading Four special trains on Eid

President confers military awards upon officers of Pakistan Armed Forces

ISLAMABAD, Mar 24 (APP):President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday conferred insignias of military awards upon 42 officers of Pakistan armed forces. The Presidential Investiture ceremony was held at the Aiwan-e-Sadr in connection with Pakistan Day and was attended by senior officers of Pakistan armed forces, government officials and families of the recipients of the awards.… Continue reading President confers military awards upon officers of Pakistan Armed Forces

Mushahid Hussain congratulates Artist Misbah Uddin Qazi on receiving Tamgha-e-Imtiaz

Ali Jabir ISLAMABAD, Mar 24 (APP):Chairman Pakistan-China Institute Mushahid Hussain Sayed has congratulated renowned artist Misbah Uddin Qazi on the conferment of the civil award Tamgha-e-Imtiaz in recognition of remarkable contributions in the field of Visual Arts. Mushahid Hussain, who was federal minister for information & culture in the 1990s, recalled the old golden days… Continue reading Mushahid Hussain congratulates Artist Misbah Uddin Qazi on receiving Tamgha-e-Imtiaz

Pakistan Day sales compel buyers to shop for Eid-ul-Fitr

ISLAMABAD, Mar 24 (APP):Pakistan Day’s lucrative discounts and special offers by different brands outlets in the federal capital are attracting a number of customers especially women who are eager to buy dresses, shoes and all required stuff for the upcoming festival of Eid-ul-Fitr. The trend of online shopping from the official websites of the famous… Continue reading Pakistan Day sales compel buyers to shop for Eid-ul-Fitr

Disbursement of quarterly tranche of Benazir Kafaalat continues smoothly

ISLAMABAD, Mar 24 (APP):The disbursement of the quarterly tranche (Jan-March) of Benazir Kafaalat cash assistance to beneficiaries is continuing smoothly across the country. The payment process is continued across the country, including Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan simultaneously to disburse the increased payment of Rs. 10,500 per household among over nine million… Continue reading Disbursement of quarterly tranche of Benazir Kafaalat continues smoothly

PEC announces ‘Seed Funding Scheme for Engineering Startups’

ISLAMABAD, Mar 24 (APP):Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) Innovation and Entrepreneurship Committee (ICE) has invited engineering startups to submit business proposals under its `Seed Funding Scheme for Engineering Startups’. The business proposals addressing key challenges and opportunities in the engineering sector with a focus on sustainable technology development in Agri-tech and Smart-tech are sought from the… Continue reading PEC announces ‘Seed Funding Scheme for Engineering Startups’

FGEHA launches operations against illegal construction in G-12

ISLAMABAD, Mar 24 (APP):The Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) has launched an encroachment operations against illegal construction in the Mauve Area of G-12. The operation was launched on the direction of the Director General FGEHA. The Enforcement Wing of the Authority headed by the Director (Enforcement) along with the Deputy Director, Assistant Directors and… Continue reading FGEHA launches operations against illegal construction in G-12

Trend of iftar parties witnesses rise in second Ashra of Ramazan

ISLAMABAD, Mar 24 (APP):As the month of Ramazan has entered into the second Ashra, the tradition of hosting and attending Iftar parties is gaining momentum across the country. From personal gatherings to lavish feasts, the spirit of Ramazan is illustrated through these communal meals at the gatherings where all Muslims break their fast together at… Continue reading Trend of iftar parties witnesses rise in second Ashra of Ramazan

UN and UNSC play crucial role in promoting peace, resolving disputes

ISLAMABAD, Mar 24 (APP):In a seminar held on the sidelines of the 55th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), speakers hailing from various backgrounds said that the United Nation’s role in peace building operations was crucial, especially in the context of addressing rights violations as warning signs of conflict.  The seminar, hosted… Continue reading UN and UNSC play crucial role in promoting peace, resolving disputes

Last week of March to witness peak of pollen concentration, PMD advises precautions

ISLAMABAD, Mar 24 (APP):The peak of pollen concentration is expected to be observed in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad during the last week of March 2024, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The PMD has advised the citizens to take precautionary measures in wake of the escalating pollen concentration in Rawalpindi and… Continue reading Last week of March to witness peak of pollen concentration, PMD advises precautions

Govt. cognizant of addressing TB as a public health priority: PM

ISLAMABAD, Mar 24 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said that provision of universal access to quality essential health services was the constitutional responsibility of the Government that recognized the importance of addressing Tuberculosis (TB) as a public health priority. The government has implemented various programmes and policies to combat this disease, the… Continue reading Govt. cognizant of addressing TB as a public health priority: PM

Overseas Pakistanis celebrate Pakistan Day with great enthusiasm

ISLAMABAD, Mar 23 (APP):On Pakistan Day this Saturday, Pakistanis living abroad demonstrate their abiding affection for their country and highlight their enduring bond despite being geographically apart. According to the private news channel they declare that the name of their cherished nation, Pakistan, resonates with their souls. Since Pakistan is their ultimate source of pride… Continue reading Overseas Pakistanis celebrate Pakistan Day with great enthusiasm

On Earth Hour, lights switched off to show commitment to protect planet

ISLAMABAD, Mar 23 (APP): WWF’s Earth Hour, the world’s largest grassroots environmental movement, returned for its 18th edition with the ‘Biggest Hour for Earth’ on Saturday, in support and celebration of our planet. In an increasingly divided world and one that is facing multiple environmental crises, Earth Hour serves as a beacon of positivity, hope,… Continue reading On Earth Hour, lights switched off to show commitment to protect planet

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