ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): Advisor to the Prime Minister on
Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz has said that both the United States
and Pakistan fully support the Afghan reconciliation process but
it is upto the Afghan government to decide whether they want the
same or not.
It is upto Afghan govt to decide on reconciliation process: Aziz
A total of 24 players selected in Punjab Baseball Team
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): As many as 24 players were selected in
the trails of Punjab Baseball Team held at UCP Sports Complex, Lahore.
ECP extends vote cast time duration for LG polls
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): Election Commission of Pakistan has
extended time duration to cast vote for the upcoming Local Bodies elections in Sindh and Punjab.
China Red Cross donates $100,000 to Pakistan Red Crescent for quake victims
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): China Red Cross on Wednesday donated $100,000
to Pakistan Red Crescent (PRC) for the assistance of earthquake victims.
Senate body proposes appropriate amendments in AML Bill-2015
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): Senate Standing Committee on
Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs on Wednesday proposed
to table the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Amendment Bill- 2015
with appropriate amendments.
Medical teams of Punjab to treat earthquake affectees of KP
LAHORE, Oct 28 (APP): On the direction of Chief Minister
Punjab Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, medical teams have reached
Swat, Upper Dir, Butkhela and Chitral to provide medical
relief to the earthquake affectees of KP.
Portrait painting competition tomorrow
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the
Arts (PNCA) here Thursday invited graduates and amateur artists for a
live portrait competition to show their skills and talent at national level.
SC declares ET decision against Baloch null and void
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): The Supreme Court on
Wednesday declared Election Tribunal (ET) decision null and void
against the disqualification of Saddique Baloch, a leader of
Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) while directing Election
Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to conduct fresh election in
NA-154 Lodhran.
Pakistan, Iran commit to promote economic, defence ties
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): Pakistan and Iran on Wednesday expressed
their commitment to promote their political, economic, defence and
cultural relations as well as close cooperation for unity and solidarity among Islamic countries.
Rain-thunderstorm in Kashmir, adjoining area expected
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): Dry weather is expected in most parts
of the country with rain-thunderstorm at isolated places in Kashmir
and adjoining hilly areas in next 24 hours.
Ali Larijani expresses grief over earthquake losses in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): Speaker Islamic Parliament of Iran
Ali Larijani Wednesday telephoned Chairman Senate Mian Raza Rabbani
and expressed grief over losses in recent earthquake.
Scouts helping quake victims through first-aid, evacuation
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): Chief Commissioner Pakistan Boys
Scouts Association (PBSA), Raheela Hameed Khan Durrani on Wednesday
urged upon the scouts to help the affected people in earthquake-hit
areas to the best of their abilities.
US-Pak experts suggest ways to farmer to best utilize water for crops
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): The top US and Pakistani experts in
water and agriculture got together here Wednesday to demonstrate
to the farmers the best practices in watershed rehabilitation and
help them store water for cutting its losses as it has become
a scarce resource.
Govt exploring cheap sources of energy to overcome power shortage: Asif
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): Minister for Water and Power Khawaja
Muhammad Asif Wednesday said the government was exploring cheap sources of energy including Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) to overcome power shortage in
the country.
CEJ seeks applications for reporting course
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): The Centre for Excellence in Journalism
has invited applications for training course on ‘Advanced News Reporting’ till October 31 and classes will be started from November 2, 2015.
Jayawardene 154th international player to sign for PSL
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): Sri Lankan veteran cricketer Mahela
Jayawardene has become the latest international player, 154th one,
to sign up with the Pakistan Super League (PSL) to be played in Dubai
and Sharjah next year.
Michel’s candidature will not be processed: FIFA
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): F‚d‚ration Internationale de Football
Association’s (FIFA) on Wednesday said Michel Platini’s candidature will not
be processed for the presidential election by the Ad-hoc Electoral Committee
as long as his ban is valid and in force.
Pakistan team to feature in QubicaAMF Bowling WC Championship
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): Pakistan bowling team will feature in the
51st Annual QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup Championship, scheduled to be held at 56-Lane Bowling Centre in Sam’s Town, Las Vegas.
Trials to select team for junior Asia Cup on Saturday
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): Trials to select the final lineup for the
8th Junior Asia Cup will be held at Hockey Stadium Johar Town, Lahore on Saturday.
Kashmir black day observed in Jakarta
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): Kashmir Black Day was observed in Jakarta
on Wednesday to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir.