GILGIT, Sep 22 (APP): US Ambassador to Pakistan, Donald Bloom Friday called on Deputy Speaker Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Assembly Sadia Danish and pledged to support for region development and walfare initiatives. Member Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly, Sanam Faryad was also present on the occasion. The meeting focused on matters of mutual interest and prominently highlighted the development and… Continue reading US ambassador pledges support for GB’s development, welfare initiatives

DIG Hyderabad sets up control room for Rabi ul Awal security

HYDERABAD, Sep 22 (APP):Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Hyderabad Range Tariq Razzak Dharejo set up a control room in his office here on Friday to monitor and receive complaints with regard to the security arrangements during the sacred month of Rabi ul Awal. The police spokesman informed that the control room would work round the clock… Continue reading DIG Hyderabad sets up control room for Rabi ul Awal security

DC Islamabad urges precautionary measures to control dengue

ISLAMABAD, Sep 22 (APP):Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Irfan Nawaz Memon chaired a review meeting of the anti-dengue campaign on Friday and directed the concerned authorities to improve sanitation arrangements and launch an awareness campaign among the people to control the deadly virus. The DC said that dengue is not dangerous but it is necessary to follow… Continue reading DC Islamabad urges precautionary measures to control dengue

Drug peddler supplying drugs in educational institutions arrested

ISLAMABAD, Sep 22 (APP):The Islamabad Capital Police (ICP) apprehended a drug peddler involved in supplying drugs at educational institutions and recovered 2873 gram hashish, 748 gram heroin and 88 gram ice from his possession. A public relations officer Friday said that acting on the special directions of Islamabad Capital City Police Officer (ICCPO) Dr. Akbar… Continue reading Drug peddler supplying drugs in educational institutions arrested

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), a beacon of mercy for all humanity: Maulana Azad

TDCP team visits city for ‘Thal Jeep Rally’ arrangements

MULTAN, Sep 22 (APP):Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab (TDCP) team Friday visit to city to make arrangements for the 8th ‘Thal Jeep Rally 2023’. The team led by event Manager Nouman Ahmed met with Regional Manager TDCP Ashar Iqbal Malik and Sheikh Ijaz. Briefing was given to the manager about the rally and the nature… Continue reading TDCP team visits city for ‘Thal Jeep Rally’ arrangements

Visually impaired students also join in ‘Plant for Pakistan’ campaign

SARGODHA, Sep 22 (APP):The visually impaired students also joined in the ‘Plant for Pakistan’ campaign here on Friday by planting saplings in their school and on the adjacent streets in the presence of Commissioner Sargodha Division Muhammad Ajmal Bhatti. After planting saplings, students and teachers of Government Secondary Institute for Visually Impaired Boys, Iqbal Colony,… Continue reading Visually impaired students also join in ‘Plant for Pakistan’ campaign

HESCO says it recovered over Rs 1.3b from consumers, electricity thieves

CDA engages PIDE for its services on solutions to Capital’s urban issues

ISLAMABAD, Sep 22 (APP):Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) Captain (R) Anwar ul Haq on Friday met Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) Vice Chancellor, Dr Nadeem ul Haq here at CDA headquarters to benefit from the professional services of the institution to workout innovative solutions to the metropolis’ pressing urban issues. The CDA chairman was… Continue reading CDA engages PIDE for its services on solutions to Capital’s urban issues

Nurturing Future Leaders: GB Career Fest 2023 kicks off in Skardu

GILGIT, Sep 22 (APP):The Government of Gilgit Baltistan started its second annual career festival, the “GB Career Fest 2023,” in Skardu, spanning until the 24th of September 2023. This event aims to empower the Gilgit-Baltistan students from schools, colleges, and universities by opening doors to a world of career possibilities. The opening ceremony was attended… Continue reading Nurturing Future Leaders: GB Career Fest 2023 kicks off in Skardu

Ali Mardan asks for effective mechanism for handling any emergency like situation

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QUETTA, Sep 22 (APP):Caretaker Chief Minister of Balochistan Mir Ali Mardan Khan Domki on Friday directed the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) to formulate a plan to tackle natural disasters and to deal with any emergency situations in future. He said advance arrangements should be made prior to any emergency situation to tackle any disaster… Continue reading Ali Mardan asks for effective mechanism for handling any emergency like situation

Punjab to restructure five civic facilities to mitigate environmental hazards

LAHORE, Sep 22 (APP): The Punjab government has decided to improve infrastructure and introduce initiatives for better functioning of five sectors, directly or indirectly linked with environmental issues namely, public transport system, Safe City Project cameras, traffic system, policing system, Solid Waste Management and road infrastructure. An official of the Punjab government told APP that… Continue reading Punjab to restructure five civic facilities to mitigate environmental hazards

Mayor Sukkur for ensuring cleanliness, lighting on 12th Rabi-ul-Awal

SUKKUR, Sep 22 (APP):Mayor Sukkur Barrister Arslan Sheikh on Friday has directed the concerned department to arrange for cleaning and lighting on the 12th Rabi-ul-Awal in the all graveyards of Sukkur provide better facilities to those people who visit these graveyards to offer prayer on the occasion of Eid- Milad-un- Nabi. He said drinking water… Continue reading Mayor Sukkur for ensuring cleanliness, lighting on 12th Rabi-ul-Awal

Police arrest 11 gamblers; recover Rs 20,690 stake money

RAWALPINDI, Sep 22 (APP):Rawalpindi district Police arrested 11 gamblers and recovered Rs 20,690 stake money, 10 mobile phones, a motorcycle and valuables from their possession, said a police spokesman here on Friday. He informed that Wah Cantt police conducted a raid and arrested 11 gamblers namely Asim, Mumraiz, Abdul Akram, Abdul Raheem, Tofeeq, Riasat, Khalil,… Continue reading Police arrest 11 gamblers; recover Rs 20,690 stake money

PPP suspends membership of Khosa

LAHORE, Sep 22 (APP):Pakistan Peoples Party Secretary General Syed Nayyar Hussain Bukhari has suspended the Central Executive Committee membership of Sardar Latif Khosa. According to PPP sources on Friday, the move follows a show cause notice issued to Khosa by the PPP secretary general a week ago, which went unanswered, leading to the suspension of… Continue reading PPP suspends membership of Khosa

Caretaker Minister for Energy Muhammad Ali chairs meetings of five departments

LAHORE, Sep 22 (APP): Caretaker Federal Minister for Energy, Power and Petroleum Muhammad Ali on Friday chaired separate meetings of five departments including LESCO, PITC, NTDC, WAPDA and NESPAK, here at WAPDA House. The minister was briefed by the relevant officers about the working of their respective departments. Lahore Electric Supply Company Chief Executive Engineer… Continue reading Caretaker Minister for Energy Muhammad Ali chairs meetings of five departments

Over 10,000 power pilferers netted across the MEPCO region so far

MULTAN, Sep 22 (APP):Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) in its ongoing drive against power pilferage on Friday netted 151 more power pilferers and the number of total power pilferers reached 10227. 101 new cases were registered and the number of total cases was 3708. The total number of arrested power pilferers reached 294. The teams… Continue reading Over 10,000 power pilferers netted across the MEPCO region so far

AIOU focusing on quality education

MULTAN, Sep 22 (APP):Allama Iqbal Opening University (AIOU) is concentrating on imparting quality education to students at their doorsteps, and swift centres have been set up across the country. Vice Chancellor of the university, Dr. Nasir Mehmood, stated this while speaking to the media at the regional office in connection with the varsity’s golden jubilee… Continue reading AIOU focusing on quality education

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