HYDERABAD, Dec 3 (APP): Chehalum on supreme sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his 72 companions in Karbala was observed here on Thursday with religious reverence and sanctity.
Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) observed with religious reverence
Investigation in corruption cases against Raja Pervez Ashraf, Shahid Rafi, others authorized : NAB
ISLAMABAD, Dec 3 (APP): The Executive Board Meeting (EBM) of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Thursday decided to authorize investigation against former Minister for Water and Power, Raja Pervez Ashraf and others in a corruption case, thus
allegedly causing millions of rupees losses to national exchequer.
Dar for effective use of external debt
LAHORE, Dec. 3 (APP): Federal Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Thursday directed the authorities concerned to ensure effective utilization of external debt.
Super Mushshaq aircraft sale deal with Turkey in final stage: Rana Tanvir
ISLAMABAD, Dec 3 (APP): Federal Minister for Defence Production, Rana Tanvir Hussain said on Thursday that deal for sale of Super Mushshaq training aircraft with Turkey was in final stage.
Ayaz Sadiq meets UK Parliamentarians
ISLAMABAD, Dec 3 (APP): Speaker National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, met members of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Pakistan (APPG) at the UK Parliament on the other day.
Rehman Chishti, MP, who is Chairman of the APPG on Pakistan, led the group, said a press release received here from London on Thursday.
Pakistan, UAE economic ties to be expanded further: Sartaj Aziz
ISLAMABAD, Dec 3 (APP): Advisor to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz has said that Pakistan and UAE economic relations would be expanded further in days ahead.
Turkish delegation calls on Federal Defence Minister
ISLAMABAD, Dec 3 (APP): A Turkish delegation called on Minister for
Defense Productions, Rana Tanvir Hussain here on Thursday and discussed defence trade between Turkey and Pakistan.
Chehlum Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) observed
SUKKUR, Dec 3 (APP): Chehlum procession of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) culminated here with religious zeal and reverence amid heightened security.The main Zuljunnah procession was taken out from Imambargah Ghareeb Abad Sukkur.The mourners offered Zhurain prayers near Clock Tower led by Maulana Syed Ghula Abbas Shah.
Addressing the Chehlum at Minara Clock Chowk, speakers said that Hazart Imam Hussain (AS) was not only a great soldier of Islam but was the symbol of a unique philosophy.Sabeels of water, milk and food stalls were also set-up under the surveillance of security personnel on the route of procession to facilitate the mourners.
Later procession culminated at Imam Bargah Karbala Mola peacefully after marching on traditional route.
Taluka administration had made special arrangements for the
procession while local police under the command of SSP Sukkur Tanveer Hussain Tunio maintained complete vigilance to make the event peaceful.
Govt committed to provide basic needs for family planning: Saira Afzal
ISLAMABAD, Dec 3 (APP): Minister of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Saira Afzal Tarar Wednesday said that the present government is committed to provide basic needs for family planning, reproductive health care and safe child birth to
strengthen the health systems.
Launching of Exim Bank in the offing
ISLAMABAD, Dec 3 (APP): Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad
Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting here on Thursday to finalize the modalities for launching the EXIM Bank of Pakistan.