PESHAWAR, Dec 24 (APP): Zeeshan Gul upset top seed Haris Iqbal of PAF in the Under-17 category of the 3rd NBP National Junior Squash Championship played here at PAF Hashim Khan Squash Complex on Wednesday.
Christmas to be celebrated Friday across country
ISLAMABAD, Dec 24 (APP): Christians in the country and across the globe will celebrate Christmas Day on Friday, with festivity and religious zeal.
Rahila Durrani takes oath as Speaker Balochistan Assembly
QUETTA, Dec 24 (APP): Ms. Rahila Hameed Khan Durrani of Pakistan Muslim League-N, on Thusday took oath as Speaker Balochistan Assembly.
Nawab Zehri elected unopposed as CM Balochistan
QUETTA, Dec 24 (APP): Nawab Sanaullah Khan Zehri of Pakistan Muslim League-N on Thursday was elected unopposed as Chief Minister Balochistan since no other candidate submitted nomination papers for the slot.
ECP issues code of conduct for Islamabad LG polls on reserved seats
ISLAMABAD, Dec 24 (APP): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued the code of conduct for upcoming local government elections on reserved seats of Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), barring the holders of public office from influencing the Chairmen of Union Councils.
Forex reserves reached US$ 21 billion mark
ISLAMABAD, Dec 24 (APP): Due to the prudent economic policies of the incumbent government, the macro-economic indicators were showing resilience and for the first time country’s foreign exchange reserves have reached the historic US$ 21 billion mark.
UNSC urges International aid for Libya to defeat terrorist groups
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 24 (APP): Welcoming the newly signed United Nations-brokered accord for a national unity government in Libya, the Security Council Wednesdy urged the parties to implement its terms within the 30-day time limit, and called on the world community to provide all necessary aid to defeat terrorist groups.
Rahila Durrani elected Speaker Balochistan Assembly unopposed
QUETTA, Dec 24 (APP): Ms Rahila Hameed Khan Durrani of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz(PML-N) has been elected Speaker Balochistan Assembly unopposed.
Donald Trump holds wide lead in new poll
NEW YORK, Dec 24 (APP): A new poll shows prominent American businessman Donald Trump leads the Republican field with 39 percent support in a new poll, 21 points ahead of the next candidate in the race, Senator Ted Cruz, at 18 percent.
Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) to be observed on Thursday
ISLAMABAD, Dec 23 (APP): Eid Milad-un-Nabi (Peace Be Upon Him) will be observed with religious fervour across the country on Thursday.