ISLAMABAD, Jun 21 (APP):South Korea has expressed its willingness to construct a hydel power station on River Indus in district Kohistan. A spokesman of Pakhtunkhwa Energy Development Organization told Radio Pakistan that a South Korean team of experts will arrive in Peshawar soon to finalize modalities for construction of the power house. It will generate… Continue reading South Korea to construct hydel power station in Kohistan
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ICC releases Pakistan future tours programme 2018-23
LAHORE, Jun 20 (APP):The International Cricket Council (ICC), on behalf of its Members, on Wednesday released the men’s Future Tours Programme (FTP) from 2018-2023 and Pakistan’s opening series in the World Test Championship is against Sri Lanka at home in October 2019, while their first ODI series in the league is against the Netherlands in… Continue reading ICC releases Pakistan future tours programme 2018-23
Governor acknowledges Hindu community role in Pakistan’s prosperity
KARACHI, May 28 (APP):Sindh Governor Muhammad Zubair has acknowledged the important role being played Hindu community, like other minorities, in the country’s integrity, defence, economic stability and uplift of social sector. Like in other parts of the country, Hindu community enjoyed the same rights and opportunities to participate in the development and prosperity of Sindh… Continue reading Governor acknowledges Hindu community role in Pakistan’s prosperity
Shun agitational politics: Shehbaz
LAHORE, Apr 27 (APP):President Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Friday said both PTI and PPP have disappointed masses through their negative politics. “Opponents have done nothing, and wasted nation’s valuable time”,he added. In a statement, Shehbaz Sharif said people were fed up with destructive politics of opposition, adding that they… Continue reading Shun agitational politics: Shehbaz
NH&MP sensitizes transporters on Road Safety
ISLAMABAD, April 27 (APP):National Highway and Motorway Police (NH&MP) M2 North Sector Friday sensitized the transporters about ‘how to have a safe journey while driving’ at Peerwadhai Public Service Vehicle (PSV) terminal. This initiative was taken on the special directive of Senior Superintendent of Police Motorway M2 North Waheed-ur-Rehman Khattak in the wake of accidents… Continue reading NH&MP sensitizes transporters on Road Safety
Pak-Turkish academic, agricultural ties to be further strengthened; Turkish envoy
FAISALABAD, Apr 17 (APP)::Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan Ihsan Mustafa Yurdakul on Tuesday said that academic and agricultural ties between the both countries would be further strengthened to get benefit from each other’s experiences. He was addressing a meeting of Deans and Directors of University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) here Tuesday. He said that both… Continue reading Pak-Turkish academic, agricultural ties to be further strengthened; Turkish envoy
Air Pollution emerges major source of environmental degradation in Asia: Mushahidullah
ISLAMABAD, Mar 21 (APP):Minister for Climate Change Senator Mushahidullah Khan said air pollution has emerged over the years as one of the major sources of environmental degradation in Asia compromising the quality of living environment standards. Addressing the participants of Ministerial Dialogue solutions landscape for clean air during 2018 Asia Pacific Clean air Partnership Joint… Continue reading Air Pollution emerges major source of environmental degradation in Asia: Mushahidullah
President urges students to prepare for challenges of future
ISLAMABAD, Mar 6 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain Tuesday said students and youth have an important role in the national development and urged them to prepare themselves to deal with the challenges of future. Talking to the students of Cadet College Hasan Abdal here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the President asked the students to focus on their studies… Continue reading President urges students to prepare for challenges of future
Is kite flying a necessary evil ?
ISLAMABAD, Mar 1 (APP):Despite over the years debate and uncertain action against lethal recreational activity, the authorities concerned are at their wits end and seem to have accepted kite flying as a necessary evil. Senator Taj Haider of Pakistan People’s Party, while talking to APP stressed legislators, educationists and rational segment of civil society… Continue reading Is kite flying a necessary evil ?
Mountaineer Samina Baig is UNDP’s National Goodwill Ambassador for Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Feb 26 (APP):Renowned mountaineer Samina Baig was appointed the National Goodwill Ambassador for Pakistan by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Monday. The first Pakistani woman to have climbed Mount Everest, Ms Baig will lead efforts to build national awareness and partnerships around the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to climate change,… Continue reading Mountaineer Samina Baig is UNDP’s National Goodwill Ambassador for Pakistan
Australia, Pakistan exploring avenues to expand agribusiness
ISLAMABAD, Feb 13 (APP):A delegation of Australian pulses producers concluded their three-day visit to Pakistan after exploring opportunities for increased pulses trade and production with Pakistani businesses and importers. The delegation attended the Pakistan Pulse Conclave 2018 in Karachi hosted by the Pakistan Pulses and Importers Association (PPIA) and also met with the Pakistan Pulses… Continue reading Australia, Pakistan exploring avenues to expand agribusiness
5 hospitals being set up for people of capital, surrounding areas: Senate told
ISLAMABAD, Jan 23 (APP):State Minister for Capital Administration and Development Authority (CAAD) Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhary on Tuesday apprised the Senate that around five hospitals including a cancer were being set -up for people of the capital and its surrounding areas. Responding to various supplementary questions during Question Hour, the minister said these hospitals were… Continue reading 5 hospitals being set up for people of capital, surrounding areas: Senate told
Naval Chief to visit KCCI
KARACHI, Jan 23 (APP):Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi will visit Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry to discuss different issues with member of Karachi Chamber. The meeting will start by 11 am, said KCCI release.
No one has right to abuse Parliament; privilege motion to be moved against abusers: KhawajaAsif
ISLAMABAD, Jan 18 (APP):Minister for Foreign Affairs Khawaja Asif on Thursday said that it is the right of Opposition to criticize the government but no one has right to abuse Parliament. “ It is our right to protect the sanctity of Parliament and politicians have no existence without institutions.PPPP and PML-N rendered great sacrifices for… Continue reading No one has right to abuse Parliament; privilege motion to be moved against abusers: KhawajaAsif
Chakwal PP-20: PML-N candidate gets lead in 167 polling stations result
Chakwal, Jan 09 (APP):Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is likely to retain the PP-20, Chakwal, seat as its candidate has taken a strong lead at 167 polling stations, unofficial results show. According to unofficial results obtained from 167 polling stations, Sultan Haider of PML-N has bagged 57,468 votes while PTI’s candidate Raja Tariq Afzal obtained 34,709… Continue reading Chakwal PP-20: PML-N candidate gets lead in 167 polling stations result
New amendment in WDDF Act 1996, gives relief to vulnerable after 21 years
ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP):New amendment in Women in Distress and Detention Fund (WDDF) Act, 1996 passed recently from National Assembly is a ray of hope for women in need of financial and legal assistance. The new bill titled, “The Women in Distress and Detention Fund (Amendment) Bill, 2017” was tabled by federal minister for Human… Continue reading New amendment in WDDF Act 1996, gives relief to vulnerable after 21 years
GB witnesses’ massive development works in 2017 with main focus on socio-economic sectors
GILGIT, Jan 1 (APP):The year-2017 has remained the most successful year in the development of Gilgit Baltistan in which a number of uplift projects were completed in diversified sectors with major focus on socio-economic uplift, service delivery and reforms for betterment of masses. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Gilgit Baltistan Hafiz Hafeez Ur Rehman… Continue reading GB witnesses’ massive development works in 2017 with main focus on socio-economic sectors
Mamnoon emphasises quality education alongwith character grooming
KARACHI, Dec 30 (APP): Second Parents’ Day of Cadet College Ormara (CCO), Balochistan was held at its premises, President Mamnoon Hussain was the chief guest on the occasion. Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, welcomed the President on his arrival, says a statement of Pakistan Navy here on Saturday. Addressing the ceremony,… Continue reading Mamnoon emphasises quality education alongwith character grooming
Two injured in Quetta gas cylinder blast
QUETTA, Dec 26 (APP):At least two persons received burn injuries in gas cylinder blast at Qambrani Road area of provincial capital on Tuesday. According to police sources, the gas cylinder explosion was occurred after leakage of gas in Bank Colony near Qambrani Road. As a result, Hassan and Javed suffered burn wounds. The injured were… Continue reading Two injured in Quetta gas cylinder blast
Publicity campaign of film ‘Chhupen Chhopai’ begins
LAHORE, Dec 16 (APP):Hero and Heroine of ‘Chhupen Chhopai’ film, has started its publicity campaign in the city before its release on December 29. Main stars of the film, Ahsan Khan and Neelum Muneer on visited BNU where hundreds of students welcomed them and made selfis with the film stars. Students said that they would… Continue reading Publicity campaign of film ‘Chhupen Chhopai’ begins
- Gov’t strongly condemns terrorist attack in Karachi
- Leghari seeks KP Govt’s cooperation in anti-power theft campaign
- Police official inspect a dead body of a suspected attacker at the site of suicide attack on a convoy of foreign nationals in the Landhi area.
- Bilawal Bhutto demands govt to hold tripartite dialogue to curb terrorism
- Roti, naan will be available at official rates. Nanbai Association
