PESHAWAR Oct 29 (APP): The death toll due to October 26 powerful
earthquake in Bajaur Agency Thursday reached to 22 whereas 145 sustained injuries as the Government has expedited relief and rehabilitation activities by providing food and non food items to the victims.
Earthquake death toll in Bajaur Agency jumps to 22, 145 injured: PDMA
NBP Exchange Rates
KARACHI, Oct 29 (APP): Treasury Management Division of
the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) on Thursday issued the following
exchange rates:
US not dictating Pakistan timeline on fighting terrorists, stand in unity: State Department
WASHINGTON, Oct 29 (APP): The United States is not dictating Pakistan
the timeline on fighting terrorists and is willing to help them as needed, a State Department spokesman said at a daily briefing.
Dry weather expected in most parts of country
ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP): Dry weather is expected in most parts of the
country with cold and dry weather continuing to prevail in earthquake affected areas of Khaber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB)
in next 24 hours.
Open air sculpture exhibition on Friday
ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP): Satrang Gallery and the Embassy of
Switzerland will organize a two-day open air sculpture exhibition
by a group of acclaimed artists on Friday.
Waqar Younis criticizes DRS
KARACHI, Oct. 29 (APP): Pakistani Coach Waqar Younis, has
criticised the inconsistency of the Decision Review System (DRS), and
believes that the margin of doubt for Umpire’s Call should be
increased from 50 to 75 percent.
SBP declares rental coupon rate of Ijara Sukuk
KARACHI, Oct 29 (APP): The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Thursday
declared 8th rental coupon rate of 3-year Government of Pakistan Ijara
Sukuk (GIS-11).
Decision Review System needs review: Waqar Younis
ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP): Pakistan head coach Waqar Younis feels there is
more room for improvement in the Decision Review System currently being used by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Billions of rupees require to settle PTCL pensioners issue, IT Body informed
ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP): Senate Standing Committee on Information
Technology and Telecommunication was informed Thursday that
around 40,000 pensioners of Pakistan Telecommunication Company
Limited (PTCL) have been issued proforma to determine payable amount
and other details in respect of pension benefits.
IDPs return priority of Govt: Qadir Baloch
ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP): Minister for State and
Frontier Regions (SAFRON) and focal person on Internally
Displaced Persons (IDPs) Lt. Gen.(R) Abdul Qadir Baloch has
said that return of IDPs to their homes was top priority of the
government and steps were being taken in this regard.