PML-N evolves consensus against terrorism: Pervaiz Rashid

ISLAMABAD, Dec 27 (APP): Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage, Senator Pervaiz Rashid Sunday said that Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz has evolved consensus against terrorism and united all political parties to root out this menace from the country.

UHS BoG meeting held

LAHORE, Dec 27 (APP): Minister for Finance Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Sunday appreciated the performance of the previous board of governors of the University of Health Sciences especially the outgoing members Mehr Jiwan Khan and Justice (retd) Aamer Raza.

COAS Gen Raheel visits Kabul, meets civil, military leaderships

ISLAMABAD, Dec 27 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif on Sunday visited Kabul and held meetings with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and Chief Executive Dr Abdullah Abdullah.

Govt implementing agenda of public service: Shehbaz

LAHORE, Dec 27 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said the Pakistan Muslim League-N government was implementing the agenda of public service.

PPP observed 8th death anniversary of BB Shaheed

RAWALPINDI, Dec 27 (APP): Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) city chapter on Sunday observed the 8th death anniversary of Benazir Bhutto (BB) Shaheed at the martyrdom site Liaquar Bagh.

Lahore wins 23rd National Tenshinkan Girls Karate Championship

MULTAN, Dec 27 (APP): Lahore won the 23rd National Tenshinkan Girls Karate Championship 2015 while Multan remained runner-up and Faisalabad stood third.

PMD predicts cold, dry weather in most parts of country

ISLAMABAD, Dec 27 (APP): Pakistan Meteorological Department on Sunday predicted cold and dry weather in most parts of the country during next 24 hours.

Member EU Parliament lauds govt efforts against terrorism

ISLAMABAD, Dec 27 (APP): Member European Parliament and Chairman Security & Defence Committee, Afzal Khan on Sunday lauded the efforts of Pakistan’s government against terrorism and to maintain peace in this region.

Weaving craft programme concludes

ISLAMABAD, Dec 27, (APP): The 7-day weaving craft program organized by the National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) concluded here Sunday.

Pakistan bounds to succeed: Air Chief

ISLAMABAD, Dec 27 (APP): Air Chief Marshall, Sohail Aman on Sunday said that Pakistan was bound to succeed and emerged as the top most nation of the world.

Quranic exhibition, conference on Monday

ISLAMABAD, Dec 27 (APP): Iranian Cultural Consulate has arranged a Quranic exhibition and Quran conference on Monday at Rawapindi Arts Council.

Naqas of Islamabad Golf Club leads 2nd Day in 25th KP National Ranking Golf Championship

PESHAWAR, Dec 27 (APP): Naqas of Islamabad Gold Club led the second day with his gross scorer 136 over 36 holes of the 54-hold 25th KP National Ranking Opening Golf Championship being played here at PAF Golf Course on Sunday.

Javed Malik,Shahid Khaqan discuss expanding ties with Bahrain

ISLAMABAD, Dec 27 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador-Designate to Kingdom of Bahrain, Javed Malik met with Minister for Petroleum & Natural resources, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and discussed various initiatives and opportunities to further expand ties with the Kingdom of Bahrain.

‘Peaceful atmosphere encourages film industry’

LAHORE, Dec 27 (APP): Prominent singer and actress Shahida Mini on Sunday said peaceful atmosphere in the country encouraged producers and directors to brush up their capabilities for promoting the film industry.

Isra university, PSDF organise free technical training for youth

ISLAMABAD, Dec 27 (APP): Isra University has organised a free technical training programme for undergraduate youth in collaboration with Punjab Skill Development Fund (PSDF) to make them self sufficient.

Regional peace imperative for economic progress: Ahsan

ISLAMABAD, Dec 27 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Ahsan Iqbal has said regional peace was imperative for economic progress in the country.

Palestine supports 34-countries Saudi alliance against terrorism: Palestinian Ambassador

ISLAMABAD, Dec 27 (APP): Palestinian government supported the recently announced 34-countries Saudi alliance against terrorism and welcomed the decision of Pakistani government to join the alliance of Muslim countries.

Players’ power once again dominating affairs of PCB

By Muhammad Atif Noor ISLAMABAD, Dec 27 (APP): Players’ power seems to be once again dominating the cricketing affairs in Pakistan as evident by the recent row between the board and some of the players regarding participation of Muhammad Amir in the training camp organized for New Zealand tour.

Yasir provisionally suspended for doping violation

ISLAMABAD, Dec 27 (APP): Yasir Shah, the legspinner in National team, has been provisionally suspended from international cricket after being charged for violating an anti-doping rule, International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Sunday (December 27).

UN envoy calls for Syria peace talks to begin Jan. 25

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 27 (APP): The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria has set 25 January 2016 as the target date to begin talks between the parties aimed at ending the five-year-old conflict, his spokesperson announced Saturday.