ISLAMABAD, Dec 24 (APP): Taking note of baseless charges against a Pakistani diplomat in Bangladesh, Pakistan Thursday once again urged the Government of Bangladesh to demonstrate the spirit of reconciliation and forward looking approach enshrined in the 1974 Tripartite Agreement.
PM directs to implement NCHR recommendations to ensure much safer environment for children
ISLAMABAD, Dec 24 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Thursday directed the provincial governments to put in place the requisite policy and operational framework, and take urgent steps for implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR).
UN slams archaeological destruction of Bosra, Syria’s major World Heritage site
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 24 (APP): The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Thursday condemned the destruction of parts of the ancient Syrian city of Bosra in fighting two days ago, alerting the world art market to potential trafficking in artefacts from theWorld Heritage site.
Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) celebrated with religious reverence
ISLAMABAD, Dec 24 (APP): Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) was celebrated across the country and Azad Jammu and Kashmir Thursday with religious reverence and fervour.
Exhibition of Quaid’s photos held at RAC
RAWALPINDI, Dec 24 (APP) An exhibition of rare photographs of the life of Quaid-e-Azam attracted a large number of visitors at Rawalpindi Arts Council to mark the birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah with enthusiasm.
139th birth anniversary of Quaid-i-Azam to be marked on Friday
KARACHI, Dec 24 (APP): The 139th birth anniversary of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, will be celebrated on Friday with due enthusiasm.
Senate body briefed on foreign policy in an in-camera session: FO
ISLAMABAD, Dec 24 (APP): Foreign Office Spokesman Thursday clarified that a briefing to the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs by Adviser to PM on Foreign Affairs, Sartaj Aziz and Foreign Secretary, Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry on Wednesday, was provided in an in-camera session.
Cold, dry weather forecast in most parts of country
ISLAMABAD, Dec 24 (APP): Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) Thursday forecast cold and dry weather expected in most parts of the country during next 24 hours.
Zeeshan upset Haris to win 3rd NBP National Jr. Squash Championship
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.