ISLAMABAD, Oct 26 (APP): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has
agreed to allow Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) on the basis of central undertaking that it will be responsible for the conduct and security of all its observers to be deployed for observation of the Local Government elections in Punjab and Sindh.
ECP allows FAFEN to observe LG elections in Sindh and Punjab
Senate Chairman for improving efficiency of national institutions
ISLAMABAD, Oct 26 (APP): Senate Chairman Mian Raza Rabbani Monday
said there are three major requirements for improving effectiveness
and efficiency of national institutions.
Admission open in MAJU
KARACHI, Oct 26 (APP) – Mohammad Ali Jinnah University (MAJU),
Karachi on Monday started admissions in new semester – Spring- 2016 in
the MBA, MS, BBA and BSC in Business Administration and Computer
Science degree classes in morning, evening and weekend program which
will continue till November 13.
COAS leaves for Peshawar to supervise rescue operation in earthquake areas
RAWALPINDI, Oct 26 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Raheel
Sharif on Monday proceeded to Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtoonkhaw (KPK) to assess and supervise rescue operation in earthquake area.
Pervaiz condemns killing of journalist in Sanghar
ISLAMABAD, Oct 26 (APP): Minister for Information, Broadcasting and
National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rashid on Monday strongly condemned the
killing of journalist Ali Akbar Kario in Sanghar district.
Abbasi for providing medical assistance to quake effectees
ISLAMABAD, Oct 26 (APP): Acting Speaker National
Assembly Murtaza Javeed Abbasi has expressed shock and
grief over the loss of precious human lives and damage to the
property in the earthquake taht hit major parts of the
country on Monday.
Finance Ministry to ensure funds to NDMA for earthquake hit areas
ISLAMABAD, Oct 26 (APP): Minister for Finance Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar
Monday said the ministry would ensure provision of funds to National
Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and other institutions for relief and rescue activities.
President grieved over quake-caused losses
ISLAMABAD, Oct 26 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Monday
expressed profound grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives
and properties in wake of the earthquake.
Dr. Ramesh Kumar Vankwani meets CEC
ISLAMABAD, Oct 26 (APP): Member of National
Assembly and Patron-in-chief of Pakistan Hindu Council, Dr.
Ramesh Kumar Vankwani met with Election Commission of
Pakistan Justice (r) Sardar Muhammad Raza here Monday.
Talking to the media outside the Election Commission,
after meeting with CEC, he said, during the meeting, he shared
with the CEC, the concerns of the minority community living
in the district Tharparkar.
Dr. Ramesh appealed for deployment of Rangers
during the election and submitted the list of 77 polling stations
that were recently changed in the district.
“The Chief Election Commissioner has ensured to
consider the application on priority basis and marked its
copies to other EC members for discussion, and
necessary action,” he added.
PM directs Governor KPK to mobilize all resources
ISLAMABAD, Oct 26 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Monday directed Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sardar Mahtab Ahmed to immediately mobilise tribal administration for relief, rescue and damage assessment.
CDA Chief directs to complete development projects timely
ISLAMABAD, Oct 26 (APP): Chairman Capital Development
Authority (CDA), Maroof Afzal has directed to complete all ongoing
development projects, particularly those prioritized, within
given time frame, also maintaining the quality of work.
Govt asked to make measures for relief to LPG consumers
ISLAMABAD, Oct 26 (APP): Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Distributors Association has called upon the government to take
action against unethical business forces in the LPG market for
extending relief to consumers.
PM directs evacuation of remaining tourists from Naran
ISLAMABAD, Oct 26 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Monday
directed relevant government organisations to continue effective measures for evacuation of remaining stranded tourists from Naran, Mansehra.
The Prime Minister appreciated the efforts of National Highway Authority
(NHA), National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), District Administration and Pakistan Army for providing assistance and for
evacuation of the people stuck due to heavy snowfall, land sliding
and road blocks.
3913 polling stations for LB polls
FAISALABAD,Oct 26 (APP): Election Commission of Pakistan has
established 3913 polling stations in district Faisalabad for the
oncoming Local Bodies Elections.
PM directs federal agencies to declare alert for rescue operation
ISLAMABAD, Oct 26 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif
Monday directed all federal civil and military agencies to declare
immediate alert and mobilize all resources to ensure security of the
citizens, following massive earthquake hitting several parts of the
country.
Kerb currency market
KARACHI, Oct 26 (APP): Following were the Opening rates of foreign
currencies in kerb market, issued by the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP) here on Monday.
More rain likely: Met
LAHORE,Oct 26 (APP)-Met department has predicted more rain-
thunderstorm/snowfall over KPK,Punjab,Kashmir and Gilgit-
Baltistan during the next couple of days.
KPT Shipping Movement Report
KARACHI, Oct 26 (APP): Following were the movements of ships at
Karachi Port Trust (KPT) during the last 48 hours, ending at 0700
hours on Monday.
Post-hajj flights operation to complete on Wednesday
ISLAMABAD, Oct 26 (APP): A month long post-Hajj flights
operation, which started on September 26 to bring back Pakistani
Hujjaj from Saudi Arabia, will complete on Wednesday.
Amin Fahim arrives in Karachi via air ambulance, shifted to hospital
ISLAMABAD, Oct 26 (APP): Senior Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader
Makhdoom Amin Fahim who was under treatment in Dubai arrived in Karachi
via an air ambulance late on Sunday night.