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New Gwadar International Airport; test flight will be started from December

QUETTA, Jun 12 (APP): The test flight from new Gwadar International Airport would be started from December this year as the construction work on site has been expedited, an official of Gwadar Development Authority said. The new $246m greenfield Gwadar International Airport (NGIA) being built at an area of 4,300 acres would be made operational… Continue reading New Gwadar International Airport; test flight will be started from December

Legislation for elimination of indecent child labour urged

HYDERABAD, Jun 12 (APP): More than 6.4 million children in Sindh were out of school and most of them are engaged in the worst forms of indecent child labour that has deprived them from their right to health, education, protection and development. This was revealed by Hari Welfare Association on the occasion of ‘world day… Continue reading Legislation for elimination of indecent child labour urged

‘Old city Lahore being restored for posterity’ ; says Kamran Lashari

LAHORE, Jun 12 (APP):Walled City Lahore Authority (WCLA) Director General Kamran Lashari has said that he wishes to resurrect the old Lahore city in all its true grandeur to leave it as a prized piece of civilization for posterity. In an interview with APP here on Sunday, the renowned civil servant said about 2000 properties… Continue reading ‘Old city Lahore being restored for posterity’ ; says Kamran Lashari

Defense Committee formed to proceed for legal action for release of Yasin Malik

AJK govt shows serious concern over deteriorating health condition of Yasin Malik

MIRPUR ( AJK )Jun 11 (APP):Azad Jammu and Kashmir President Barrister Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry has set up a defense committee that will take legal action to secure the release of Hurriyat leader Muhammad Yasin Malik who was convicted and sentenced by an Indian court in a manifestly dubious and politically motivated case last month. The… Continue reading Defense Committee formed to proceed for legal action for release of Yasin Malik

CM grieves over death Senator Dr. Sikandar Mendhro

KARACHI, Jun 11 (APP): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has expressed his grief and sorrow over the demise of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Senator Dr. Sikandar Mendhro here on Saturday. The Chief Minister telephoned Zikrya Mendhro son of the deceased and condoled with him over the death of his father. He appreciated the… Continue reading CM grieves over death Senator Dr. Sikandar Mendhro

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PTI not to vacate field for political opponents in bye-polls: Shah Mahmood Hussain Qureshi

MULTAN, Jun 11 (APP):Vice Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Hussain Qureshi said on Saturday that PTI was a political party and it would not vacate field for opponents in bye-elections. Talking to media persons after acceptance of nomination papers of Zain Hussain Qureshi for bye-polls in PP 217, to be held on July… Continue reading PTI not to vacate field for political opponents in bye-polls: Shah Mahmood Hussain Qureshi

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Court confirms interim bails of PM Shehbaz, CM Hamza

LAHORE, Jun 11 (APP):A special court on Saturday confirmed interim bails of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz and others in a case registered by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) against them. The court ordered the prime minister and chief minister to furnish surety bonds of Rs 1 million each for availing… Continue reading Court confirms interim bails of PM Shehbaz, CM Hamza

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Court reserves verdict on bail pleas of PM Shehbaz Sharif, CM Hamza Shehbaz

LAHORE, Jun 11 (APP):A special court on Saturday reserved its verdict on pre-arrest bail pleas of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz and others in a case registered by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) against them. Special Judge Central Ijaz Hassan Awan conducted the case proceedings, wherein Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Punjab… Continue reading Court reserves verdict on bail pleas of PM Shehbaz Sharif, CM Hamza Shehbaz

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9 LNG cargo likely to reach Pakistan from Qatar: Miftah

ISLAMABAD, Jun 10 (APP):Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail on Friday said that as many as nine LNG cargo are likely to reach Pakistan from Qatar. We need to have twelve LNG cargo to fulfill demand in energy sector, he said while talking to a private television channel. We have made request with Qatar… Continue reading 9 LNG cargo likely to reach Pakistan from Qatar: Miftah

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CTD force is our vanguard committed to eradication of terrorism :CM

LAHORE, June 10 (APP):Chief Minister Punjab Hamza Shahbaz Friday approved recruitment against new posts in CTD, besides directing the Chief Secretary to complete the process without delay. The Chief Minister visited the CTD headquarters and inspected different sections including the training block and counter-violent extremism block, cyber crime unit, geo-fencing center, labs, and IT section.… Continue reading CTD force is our vanguard committed to eradication of terrorism :CM

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