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.

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.

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.

ISLAMABAD, Dec 3 (APP): Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has said that Pakistani and Chinese leadership were determined
to further consolidate all-weather and time-tested Pak-Chinese
Friendship.

LAHORE, Dec 3 (APP): Punjab Governor Malik Muhammad Rafiq
Rajwana has stressed the need to further enhance cooperation
between Pakistan and US for the promotion of quality education
at primary and higher levels.

SARGODHA, Dec 3 (APP): Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A)
on Thursday was observed across the district amid tight security.

ISLAMABAD, Dec 3 (APP): Ambassador-designate of United States
to Pakistan, David M. Hale presented his credentials to President
Mamnoon Hussain here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr on Thursday.

ISLAMABAD, Dec 3 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif
on Thursday approved the revised assistance package for the families
of government employees who died during service, including an
increase of lump sum grant by 300 percent for civilian employees.

LAHORE, Dec 3 (APP): Federal Minister for Planning and National Reforms Prof. Ahsan Iqbal Thursday said that Pakistan wanted an atmosphere of peace and stability in the region for the
sake of economic prosperity and development.

LAHORE,Dec 2 (APP): Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) would be observed on Thursday with religious zeal and reverence amid heightened security.