ISLAMABAD, Oct 27 (APP): A spokesman of the National Highway
Authority Tuesday clarified that NHA Chairman Shahid Ashraf Tarrar has
never told the Senate Standing Committee on Communications that no
allocations had been made for western route of China-Pakistan Economic
Corridor (C-PEC).
NHA clarifies news item regarding C-PEC
Court extends physical remand of accused involved in murder of Khanzada
RAWALPINDI, Oct 27 (APP):- The Court on Tuesday extended 14-day
physical remand of the accused allegedly involved in the murder of Punjab Home Minister Col (Retd), Shuja Khanzada.
PIA offers assistance for earthquake affected people
ISLAMABAD, Oct 27 (APP): Pakistan International Airlines
(PIA) has offered its services to help the earthquake affected
people by airlifting relief goods free of charge from
domestic and international destinations.
Pakistani school children visit Japan’s parliament
ISLAMABAD, Oct 27 (APP): A group of Pakistani school children
has visited the Diet (Parliament of Japan) in Tokyo to get an
insight of the working of the Japanese parliament.
ISE approves Integration Scheme with KSE
ISLAMABAD, Oct 27 (APP): Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) in its Annual
General Meeting of the shareholders here on Tuesday, approved the Scheme of
Integration of ISE with KSE and change the name of ISE to ISE REIT Management Company Limited.
Prof Noshad A Shaikh assumes charge of DUHS’ vice chancellor
KARACHI, Oct 27 (APP): Prof Noshad A Shaikh here on Tuesday
assumed his responsibility as Vice Chancellor of Dow University of
Health Sciences (DUHS).
Sport Gala begins at UAF
FAISALABAD, Oct 27 (APP): The Intra Faculty Sports gala,
aimed at promoting healthy activities among students,
was inaugurated by Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan
of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) on
Tuesday.
LB polls activates reach at climax in Faisalabad
FAISALABAD, Oct 27 (APP): The activities for local bodies
polls have reached at its climax as three days are left for
polling day to be held on October 31 in the district.
ASTEH appeals for assistance to provide medical aid to leftover deserving patients
RAWALPINDI Oct 27 (APP): Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital (ASTEH) on Tuesday appealed for more donations and contributions for the promotion of the cause to serve the sick humanity in the field as Pakistan is lagging behind in the prevention of blindness due to host of reasons.
Tennis Pre quarterfinals played
ISLAMABAD, Oct 27 (APP): Aqeel Khan, Arham Atiq, Saeed ul Haq,
Mudasir Murtaza, Yasir Khan, Saqib Umer, Jibran ul Haq, Ahmed Ch.,
Heera Ashiq, Mubarak Shah, Abdal Haider, Muhammad Abid, Usman Rafiq,
Aman Atiq, Sheheryar Khan and Shahzad Khan on Tuesday moved into the
Pre quarterfinals of Men’s Singles event of the 5th Syed Tajammul Abbas
Memorial National Ranking Tennis Championships 2015 here at PTF Tennis
Complex.
Next polio drive from Nov 9
FAISALABAD, Oct 27 (APP): The next 3-day anti-polio
drive will commence from November 9, Monday in the district.
NHA starts rehabilitation of KKH under annual maintenance programme
ISLAMABAD, Oct 27 (APP): Out of 806 kilometer length of
Karakoram Highway (KKH) about 67 per cent of road is in fair to
good condition while about 33 per cent of KKH is in poor
condition, an official of National Highway Authority told APP
Tuesday.
RCCI to organize 3-day Pakistan Exhibition in Tajikistan from Wednesday
RAWALPINDI Oct 27 (APP): Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) would organize first three-day Made in Pakistan exhibition in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) to introduce Pakistani products in Central Asian Markets from Oct 29.
Hamza sees landslide victory in LB polls
LAHORE, Oct 27 (APP): PML-N leader Hamza Shahbaz MNA
has said that his party will attain landslide victory in
the local government elections scheduled to be held on
October 31.
FESCO issues shutdown programme
FAISALABAD, Oct 27 (APP): The Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO)
has issued shutdown programme for Wednesday due to necessary repair, maintenance and expansion of electricity lines.
NDU to hold seminar on Climate Change on October 29
ISLAMABAD, Oct 27 (APP): National Defence University (NDU) will hold a
seminar on Impact of Climate Change on October 29 at 9.00 a.m. at its
auditorium.
South African scholar Shiekh Hasan Mursi visits NBF
ISLAMABAD, Oct 27 (APP): Member of International Blinds Welfare
Organization and ‘Mohtamim Madrasa Al Noor’ South Africa Shiekh Hasan A Mursi on Tuesday visited National Book Foundation (NBF).
CDNS collects Rs.95 bln till October 15
ISLAMABAD, Oct 27 (APP): The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has collected Rs.95 billion as against the proportionate target of Rs.88 billion till 15 October during the current fiscal year (2015-16).
Two-day Pakistan Fashion Expo on Nov 28
ISLAMABAD, Oct 27 (APP): A two-day Pakistan Fashion Expo (PFE) would be held on November 28-29 in Islamabad, showcasing established designers, brands and rising icons in the fashion industry.
ECP issues Code of Conduct for media in LG elections
ISLAMABAD, Oct 27 (APP): The Election Commission of Pakistan on
Tuesday issued Code of Conduct for media during local government elections in Punjab and Sindh, urging objectivity, credibility and authenticity of news.