ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP): The minimum amount of Sadqa-e-Fitr has been fixed at Rs 140 per head this year, former Central Ruet-e- Hilal Committee Chairman Mufti Muneebur Rehman said. In a statement, he said according to the market price of 2.25 kilograms of flour, the amount for Fitrana is calculated as Rs 140 per head.… Continue reading Fitrana fixed at Rs 140 per head
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CM grieved over death of Saleem Safi’ mother
LAHORE, Apr 18 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has expressed a deep sense of sorrow and grief over the sad demise of mother of Saleem Safi, a senior anchor and columnist. In a message, the chief minister extended heartfelt sympathies and condolence with the bereaved family members. The chief minister prayed that may… Continue reading CM grieved over death of Saleem Safi’ mother
No negotiations underway with TLP: Sheikh Rashid
ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP): Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Sunday said the government was not negotiating with the outlawed Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) and no one would be allowed to challenge the writ of the government. “No negotiation process is underway with the TLP. We have been trying to reach a consensus with them… Continue reading No negotiations underway with TLP: Sheikh Rashid
Rehmatul-lil-Alameen scholarships being given to poor, intelligent students: CM
LAHORE, Apr 18 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that Rehmatul-lil-Alameen scholarships programme for poor and intelligent students of Punjab was being carried out successfully in the province. According to a handout issued here on Sunday, he said that the purpose of the scholarship programme was to provide financial support to the… Continue reading Rehmatul-lil-Alameen scholarships being given to poor, intelligent students: CM
AJK President lauds UN report on human rights situation in IIOJK
MIRPUR (AJK): Apr 18 (APP): Welcoming a letter written by the UN human rights experts to the Indian government regarding the human rights situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), AJK President Sardar Masood Khan said that the situation is far worse than the human rights violations mentioned in the letter. He said… Continue reading AJK President lauds UN report on human rights situation in IIOJK
70mln wild olive plants discovered in KP, grafting in 40mn to be achieved in five years: Minister
PESHAWAR, Apr 18 (APP): Provincial Minister for Environment and Forests, Muhammad Ishtiaq Urmar here on Sunday said that over 70 million plants of wild olive trees were discovered in KP out of which grafting in 40 million would be achieved in next five years with assistance of Agriculture Department. “The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Forest and Agriculture… Continue reading 70mln wild olive plants discovered in KP, grafting in 40mn to be achieved in five years: Minister
Only 40,000 to 50,000 Pakistanis likely to perform Hajj 2021: Minister
ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP): Minister for Religious Affair and Interfaith Harmony Sahibzada Noor-ur-Haq Qadri said 40,000 to 50,000 Pakistanis might be allowed to perform the sacred religious ceremony of Hajj this year. In an interview, he said that the hajj 2021 would take place under special circumstances with special norms, rules and regulations, eligibility, criteria… Continue reading Only 40,000 to 50,000 Pakistanis likely to perform Hajj 2021: Minister
Massive plantation; Pakistan ahead of its commitment on green house gases emissions
ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP): Pakistan, due to its massive plantation drive, has achieved 9 percent decrease in the green house gas emissions as projected by the international studies and is well ahead of its global commitments made to fight climate change. The country despite having limited resources is playing a lead role in Climate Action… Continue reading Massive plantation; Pakistan ahead of its commitment on green house gases emissions
Govt allows commencement of physical classes 9-12 from Monday
ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP): The Federal Government on Sunday announced that matriculation and intermediate (9-12) level physical classes would commence in affected districts in a staggered manner and under strict COVID-19 SOPs from Monday (today). This permission has been given aiming at to allow students to prepare of their Board Examinations. However, the schools from… Continue reading Govt allows commencement of physical classes 9-12 from Monday
COVID-19 claims 149 lives, infects 6,127 more people
ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP):The national tally on Sunday of total active COVID-19 cases recorded 80,559 with 6,127 more people tested positive for the deadly virus and 4,527 people recovered from the disease during the last 24 hours. One hundred and twelve corona patients have died during past 24 hours, 131 of whom were under treatment… Continue reading COVID-19 claims 149 lives, infects 6,127 more people
PNCA to organize graduation ceremony for film production programme in June
ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP):Director General Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) Dr. Fouzia Saeed has said that PNCA film section was planning a grand graduation ceremony for the graduates of ‘online one-year film production program’ in June this year. Talking to APP on Sunday, she said that PNCA Film section had started an “online… Continue reading PNCA to organize graduation ceremony for film production programme in June
President urges nation to implement coronavirus SOPs
ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi Sunday once again urged the nation to fully implement the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as the country witnessed a sharp spike in coronavirus cases in a single day. On his twitter handle, the president said the country had reported 6127 new Covid-19 cases during the last 24 hours… Continue reading President urges nation to implement coronavirus SOPs
FM visits Pakistan pavilion at UAE World Expo
ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP):Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Sunday visited Pakistan pavilion at World Expo 2020 to be held in United Arab Emirates (UAE) from October 1. On the occasion, Pakistan ambassador to UAE Afzal Mahmood, Pakistan Consul General Dubai Consulate Ahmad Amjad Ali and other senior officials of the embassy also accompanied… Continue reading FM visits Pakistan pavilion at UAE World Expo
Steady progress underway to establish Minerals & Natural Resources University in Balochistan
ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP):Students of Balochistan provinces would soon have a full-fledged university to get higher education in the field of minerals and natural resources as the authorities concerned are making steady progress on the project. The ‘Umer Khan Sanjrani Minerals and Natural Resources University’ would be established in Nok Kundi, Chaghi area of the… Continue reading Steady progress underway to establish Minerals & Natural Resources University in Balochistan
FM, Afghan counterpart discuss Afghan peace process
ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP):Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his Afghan counterpart Mohammad Hanif Atmar, in a telephonic conversation, discussed the ongoing Afghan peace process. Foreign minister Qureshi has been in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on a three-day official visit. During the telephonic conversation, foreign minister Qureshi reiterated that a peaceful and stable Afghanistan… Continue reading FM, Afghan counterpart discuss Afghan peace process
Chaudhry Fawad grieved over demise of Saleem Safi’s mother
ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain has expressed deep grief over the demise of the mother of senior journalist Saleem Safi. In a condolence message on Sunday, he prayed to Allah Almighty to rest her soul in eternal peace and grant courage to the bereaved family to bear this loss… Continue reading Chaudhry Fawad grieved over demise of Saleem Safi’s mother
Punjab all set to scale up contact tracing of coronavirus cases: Minister
LAHORE, Apr 17 (APP): Punjab is all set to scale up contact tracing and increase the number of smart lockdowns in the wake of increasing number of Corona cases. This was said by Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid in the NCOC meeting at the Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Department here on Saturday. Dr… Continue reading Punjab all set to scale up contact tracing of coronavirus cases: Minister
PTI legislators take measures to improve living standard of backward areas
ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Parliamentarians from Southern Punjab on Thursday claimed that they took numerous effective measures for improving the living standards of the common people of the backward areas especially the people of Southern Punjab. “Prime Minister Imran Khan sincerely initiated the long term policies for improving the living standards of common… Continue reading PTI legislators take measures to improve living standard of backward areas
Those who were promoting non-democratic culture were the biggest enemies of the country: Gill
ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Political Communication Dr Shahbaz Gill on Saturday said that those who were promoting the non-democratic culture were the biggest enemies of the country. He said the politics of threats to hide corruption would not work anymore, rather the former rulers have to answer about their… Continue reading Those who were promoting non-democratic culture were the biggest enemies of the country: Gill
World attracts to business opportunities in Pakistan: FM
DUBAI, Apr 17 (APP): Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mehmood Qureshi Saturday said the government with its economic diplomacy had successfully attracted the world towards the business opportunities available in Pakistan. Speaking at an Iftar dinner hosted by Pakistan Business Council Dubai here, he said it was matter of satisfaction that despite the ill effects… Continue reading World attracts to business opportunities in Pakistan: FM
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