ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): Islamabad is fast becoming a city of
elite contrary to the repeated claims by respective governments to develop
the federal city on the pattern of making it affordable for the middle
and lower middle class particularly for the residential purposes.
Commercial use of residential units has skyrocketed housing rent in capital By Taimoor Iqbal Jadoon
Warne wants to train with Yasir Shah, Pakistan in Sharjah
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): Legendary Australian leg-spinner Shane
Warne has said that he would like to train with Pakistan leg-spinner Yasir
Shah and his teammates ahead of the third Test in Sharjah against England.
Pakistan ensuring free compulsory education : Baligh-ur-Rehman
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): Minister of State for Education and
Professional Training, Muhammad Baligh Ur Rehman on Wednesday
said Pakistan has ensured free compulsory education and established
centers for research to demonstrate effective practices.
Free of cost duplicate CNICs to quake-hit citizens announced
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): National Database and Registration
Authority (NADRA) would provide free of cost duplicate Computerized
National Identity Cards (CNICs) to citizens badly affected and
displaced in wake of devastating earthquake.
Business leader seeks reduction in cement prices to help quake victims
KARACHI, Oct 28 (APP): Atif Ikram Sheikh, representing the local
business community suggested immediate slash in the cement cost to benefit earthquake victims in dire need of reconstruction of abode and infrastructure.
PM announces compensation package for KPK, FATA, GB quake victims
PESHAWAR, Oct 28 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif
Wednesday announced a compensation package for the people of
earthquake affected areas of Khyber Pakhthunkhwa, FATA and Gilgit
Baltistan that would be handed over to the affected people in
shortest possible time.
Secretary PHF insists to build rapport with Ex-Olympians
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): Secretary Pakistan Hockey Federation
Shahbaz Ahmed Senior has insisted that he will bring different demeanour
to hockey and will try to have great rapport with former Olympians for the
uplift of national game.
Dry weather forecast
QUETTA, Oct 28 (APP): Met Office has forecast dry weather for the
provincial capital during next 24 hours.
PM briefed over quake-related activities in KPK
PESHAWAR, Oct 28 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif
on Wednesday was given a briefing about the loss of lives and
infrastructure damages in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during his visit to the
provincial capital.
PM arrives Peshawar to review relief, assistance efforts for quake victims
PESHAWAR, Oct 28 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif here
Wednesday arrived to personally review progress of relief, rescue and assistance efforts of the government departments for rehabilitation of earthquake victims of Khyber Pakthunkhwa and Fata.