Strawberry: a fruit of tantalising taste affected by torrential rains; farmers demand compensation

PESHAWAR, Apr 27 (APP): Seemed upset by an unseasonal torrential rains in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mirjan Khan, a 45-year-old progressive farmer was working against the clock on Saturday to complete plucking of strawberry in his five acres agriculture land to avoid financial losses following forecast of more rainfall in Charsadda district. Engaged six extra labourers to… Continue reading Strawberry: a fruit of tantalising taste affected by torrential rains; farmers demand compensation

Punjab female police officer selected for international award

LAHORE, Apr 27 (APP): Punjab Police Officer Rafat Bukhari has been selected for the prestigious Excellence in Performance Award by the International Association of Women Police (IAWP). This award is given annually to a female police officer from around the world who has demonstrated exceptional services to her community. SSP Rafat Bukhari, currently serving in… Continue reading Punjab female police officer selected for international award

Sports gala concludes

SARGODHA, Apr 27 (APP):A 7-day annual sports gala organized by Niazi Medical and Dental College Sargodha come to an end here on Saturday. The sports gala aimed to increase positive trends of competition and promote healthy activities among the young generation. Hockey, football, badminton, volleyball, tug-of-waar and ludo competitions were held. College Chairman Dr. Abdul… Continue reading Sports gala concludes

LESCO detects 315 power pilferers in 24 hours

LAHORE, Apr 27 (APP): The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) detected a total of 315 connections from where the customers were pilfering electricity in all its circles of five districts (Lahore, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Kasur and Okara) on the 221st day of grand anti-power theft campaign. The LESCO spokesman told media here Saturday that the… Continue reading LESCO detects 315 power pilferers in 24 hours

Arrangements finalised to hold local bodies by-elections

PESHAWAR, Apr 27 (APP): Election Commission Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Saturday set up the Election Monitoring and Control Center for by-elections to be held on April 28 on vacant seats of local bodies.  Arrangements have been completed for by-elections to be held in chairman in Tehsil Council Darosh Chitral, Tangi Charsadda, Daraban DI Khan, Katlang Mardan,… Continue reading Arrangements finalised to hold local bodies by-elections

69 premises sealed for violating dengue SOPs

RAWALPINDI, Apr 27 (APP): District Health Authority (DHA) had sealed 69 premises and lodged 56 First Information Reports (FIRs) on violations of anti-dengue Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) from January 1 to date. District Coordinator Epidemics Prevention and Control Dr Sajjad Mehmood while giving the details here Saturday said that the district administration, in collaboration with… Continue reading 69 premises sealed for violating dengue SOPs

Ethiopian envoy urges Pakistani banks to open branches in Addis Ababa

FAISALABAD, Apr 27 (APP): Mr. Jemal Beker Abdula, ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia,has urged Pakistani banks to open their branches in Addis Ababa to handle business-related transactions. Addressing the business community at the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI), he said that the Ethiopian government would facilitate  businesses and give a… Continue reading Ethiopian envoy urges Pakistani banks to open branches in Addis Ababa

CM KP condoles death of three persons in lightning in Mansehra

PESHAWAR, Apr 27 (APP):Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Saturday condoled the death of three people who have died due to lightning in Manshera and expressed grief over the tragic incident. In a message of condolence, the Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sardar Ali Amin Gandapur expressed his heartfelt sympathy and condolences with the bereaved families. The chief… Continue reading CM KP condoles death of three persons in lightning in Mansehra

Stage drama “Zandagi” presented in festival of Arts Council Larkana

LARKANA, Apr 27 (APP):Arts Council of Pakistan Larkana presented the second Sindhi improvisational stage play “Zandagi” written by Nasir Shamsi in the context of Sindh Drama Theater Festival in Larkana under the direction of Sanuri Phul, Larib Sajjan and Ashique Dayo in the open air theater. It was dramatized by Ali Roshan Sheikh. In the… Continue reading Stage drama “Zandagi” presented in festival of Arts Council Larkana

FM stresses upon need of broadening economic diplomacy

ISLAMABAD, April 27 (APP): Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday emphasized on the need of enhancing economic diplomacy and efforts to bolster trade and investment ties with the foreign countries. The foreign minister chaired an online meeting with Heads of the Missions to inter-alia review the progress made on market sounding efforts being made through… Continue reading FM stresses upon need of broadening economic diplomacy

PM leaves for KSA to attend WEF special meeting

ISLAMABAD, April 27 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday departed to Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to participate in a special meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) on ‘Global Collaboration, Growth, and Energy for Development’, being held from April 28-29. The prime minister was invited to attend the WEF meeting by Crown… Continue reading PM leaves for KSA to attend WEF special meeting

LESCO detects 315 power pilferers in 24 hours

LAHORE, Apr 27 (APP):The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) detected a total of 315 connections from where the customers were pilfering electricity in all its circles of five districts (Lahore, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Kasur and Okara) on the 221st day of grand anti-power theft campaign. The LESCO spokesman told media here Saturday that the company… Continue reading LESCO detects 315 power pilferers in 24 hours

US diplomats unveil ICC T20 World Cup 2024 countdown clock at Kinnaird College

Naeem Niazi LAHORE, Apr 27 (APP):Four US diplomats in Pakistan led by DCM Andrew Schofer on Saturday unveiled the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 West Indies and USA Countdown Clock at the historic Kinnaird College cricket grounds, marking five weeks to the mega event. Deputy Chief of Mission, US embassy, Islamabad, Andrew Schofer, US… Continue reading US diplomats unveil ICC T20 World Cup 2024 countdown clock at Kinnaird College

3 killed, 3 injured in road accidents

FAISALABAD, Apr 27 (APP):Three people including a girl were killed while 3 others sustained multiple injuries in different road accidents in the last 12 hours. A Rescue 1122 spokesman said here on Saturday that a speeding motorcycle collided with a donkey cart coming from the opposite direction due to darkness on Friday night. As a… Continue reading 3 killed, 3 injured in road accidents

Cases registered against four kiln owners, six lac fine imposed over violation

KHANEWAL, Apr 27 (APP):The environmental department conducted a raid on brick kilns and imposed a fine of Rs six lac for causing pollution. As a consequence, cases were registered against four kiln owners. This information was revealed in a district anti-smog meeting that was held under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner Waseem Hamid Sindhu on… Continue reading Cases registered against four kiln owners, six lac fine imposed over violation

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