PESHAWAR, Jul 14 (APP):The International Rescue Committee’s 14-month intervention “Strengthening Healthcare including Nutrition in Emergencies,” (SHiNE), to swiftly rise above the challenge left behind by the pandemic, was benefitting men, women and children in Orakzai and South Waziristan districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Through this program, 150,000 men, women and children have so far benefitted from… Continue reading IRC ensures quality healthcare for South Waziristan, Orakzai masses
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Kids throng to zoo after rain in Peshawar
PESHAWAR, Jul 14 (APP): Peshawar zoo on Thursday attracted many families due to pleasant weather in the provincial capital following recent rains. Spread on 29 acres land, Peshawar zoo where separate eagles, snakes, tigers, lions, bears, giraffes, camels and parrots were caged in a natural environment remained the centre of attraction of tourists especially children.… Continue reading Kids throng to zoo after rain in Peshawar
“I will not do vindictive politics like Imran Khan”: Hamza Shahbaz
LAHORE, Jul 13 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz on Wednesday said that if the party had permitted him then he would have resigned and contested the by-election. While addressing a press conference at Model Town here after meeting with Makhdoom Ahmad Mahmood, President Peoples Party South Punjab, he said, “Our alliance is not for making… Continue reading “I will not do vindictive politics like Imran Khan”: Hamza Shahbaz
Fair elections key to democratic sustainability, says Gilani
MULTAN, Jul 13 (APP):Former Prime Minster and Senator Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said on Wednesday that democratic sustainability in the country was possible only by conducting free and fair elections. Addressing a worker convention here, he said that Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) always supported free and fair elections to ensure sustainable democratic system in the… Continue reading Fair elections key to democratic sustainability, says Gilani
Victory of PDM’s candidates in bye elections vital to steer country out of crises: Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani
Victory of PDM’s candidates in bye elections vital to steer country out of crises: Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani
CM appreciates LWMC, administration for best arrangements on Eid
LAHORE, Jul 13 (APP): Chief Minister Punjab Hamza Shahbaz on Wednesday appreciated the administration and the staff members for making excellent cleanliness arrangements on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha across the province and announced to give one month basic salary to the staff of Lahore Waste Management Company. He distributed appreciation certificates in a special ceremony… Continue reading CM appreciates LWMC, administration for best arrangements on Eid
342 mm rainfall drained in 24 hours: CM Sindh
KARACHI, Jul 13 (APP): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday said that the city received a record rain of 342.4 mm between July 10 to 11 upto 2 pm, however the rainwater was disposed of soon after the rain. He said this while addressing a press conference at CM House. Provincial ministers,… Continue reading 342 mm rainfall drained in 24 hours: CM Sindh
Higher education top priority of PMLN govt, resources being used to facilitate the sector: Governor Baligh
BAHAWALPUR, Jul 13 (APP): Governor Punjab Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rehman has said that the promotion of higher education was the top priority of the government and all resources were being utilized to provide facilities for higher education. He expressed these views in a meeting with the Vice-Chancellor of the Islamia University of Bahawalpur Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar… Continue reading Higher education top priority of PMLN govt, resources being used to facilitate the sector: Governor Baligh
KP Forest Dept retrieves over Rs30 mln encroached reserve land in Makhnial
ISLAMABAD, Jul 13 (APP): The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Forest Department has recouped some 20 kanals of State owned Reserve Forest land worth more than Rs30 million from the land grabbers during its anti-encroachment operation. The anti-encroachment operation was carried out in Dana Ferozpur Reserve Forest of Makhnial Forest sub division under the supervision of Divisional Forest… Continue reading KP Forest Dept retrieves over Rs30 mln encroached reserve land in Makhnial
Kashmiris observe 92nd Kashmir Martyrs Day with renewed resolve
MIRPUR (AJK): Jul 13 (APP): A large number of people paid glowing tributes to the martyrs of Jammu and Kashmir including 23 sons of the soil who lost their lives on this day in 1931 in front of Central Jail Srinagar. This day is remembered as the Kashmir Martyrs Day and these martyrs are credited… Continue reading Kashmiris observe 92nd Kashmir Martyrs Day with renewed resolve
PTI’s allegations on ECP, Punjab govt reflecting frustration: Kundi
D.I.KHAN, Jul 13 (APP): Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Information Secretary Faisal Karim Kundi on Wednesday said that the leadership of PTI was foreseeing its defeat in the upcoming by-election in Punjab and levelling of baseless allegations against Punjab government and Election Commission was clearly reflecting its frustration. “The masses of Punjab are very well aware… Continue reading PTI’s allegations on ECP, Punjab govt reflecting frustration: Kundi
MWMC completes treatment process after Eid clean up operation
MULTAN, Jul 13 (APP): Multan Waste Management Company (MWMC) has completed the treatment process after Eid’s cleanliness operation. Significantly eco-friendly measures have been taken at the company’s temporary storage points and landfill site. The treatment and disinfection process remained to continue till last night. Multan Waste Management Company CEO Ameer Hassan visited various points and… Continue reading MWMC completes treatment process after Eid clean up operation
Legendary Sindhi singer Rubina Qureshi passes away
HYDERABAD, Jul 13 (APP):The legendary classical Sindhi singer, Rubina Qureshi, has passed away in her Karachi’s residence on Wednesday morning. She was 81. The singer, popularly known as “Nightingale of Sindh”, has been suffering from cancer for the last two years. The singer, who rose to prominence in Sindhi music from Radio Pakistan in the… Continue reading Legendary Sindhi singer Rubina Qureshi passes away
RCB removes over 4105 tons entrails of sacrificial animals on Eid
RCB removes over 4105 tons entrails of sacrificial animals on Eid
Monitoring the flood situation in Lasbela, says CM
QUETTA, Jul 12 (APP):Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo said that he was in contact with the administration and PDMA to get updates on the situation arose after the monsoon rains in Lasbela. “We are aware of the difficulties faced by the people and the problems of the victims families will be addressed,” This… Continue reading Monitoring the flood situation in Lasbela, says CM
Shia Ismaili Muslims celebrate the 65th Imamat Day of His Highness the Aga Khan
Gilgit, Jul 12 (APP):Shia Ismaili Muslims have celebrated the 65th Imamat Day of of their spiritual leader His Highness the Aga Khan Addressing the Imamat Day event in Gulmit, Gojal Valley – Hunza, Chief Secretary Gilgit-Baltistan Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani paid rich tributes to the services of His Highness for Pakistan. Imamat Day events are held… Continue reading Shia Ismaili Muslims celebrate the 65th Imamat Day of His Highness the Aga Khan
WASA disposes off 848 tons remains and offal of sacrificial animals
WASA disposes off 848 tons remains and offal of sacrificial animals
MWMC maintains city’ beauty by removing over 15,000 tons of animal’s offal
MWMC maintains city’ beauty by removing over 15,000 tons of animal’s offal
Chief Secretary Punjab, IG Punjab review security, traffic arrangements in Murree
RAWALPINDI, Jul 12 (APP):Chief Secretary Punjab Kamran Ali Afzal and Inspector General of Punjab Police Rao Sardar Ali Khan on Tuesday visited Murree on the third day of Eid-ul-Azha to review security and traffic arrangements. According to the Rawalpindi Police spokesman, during the visit Police and administration chief’s reviewed arrangements made for tourists during the… Continue reading Chief Secretary Punjab, IG Punjab review security, traffic arrangements in Murree
PDMA issues rains, flood alert
LAHORE, Jul 12 (APP):Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued alert to all the line departments in the wake of expected rains along with flood threat in nullahs from July 13 to 17 across the country. According to the Meteorological Department, monsoon winds from the Bay of Bengal are continuously entering the upper and… Continue reading PDMA issues rains, flood alert