BAHAWALPUR, Dec 11 (APP): Three-day national anti-polio campaign would start from December 14 in Bahawalpur District.
Three-day anti-polio drive to start from Dec 14
HAC communiqu to have positive affects in region: Sardar Yousaf
ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 (APP): Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf on Friday said that implementation on the joint communiqu signed and issued on conclusion of the Heart of Asia Conference (HAC) would bring positive
affects in the region.
Pakistan wants cordial ties with Afghanistan: Tariq Fazal
ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 (APP): Minister of State for Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD)Tariq Fazl Chaudhry said on Friday that Pakistan had the desire to have cordial relations with Afghanistan .
World economic growth falls below last forecast: UN
UNITED NATIONS, Dc 11 (APP): The world economy has fallen below forecasts of even six months ago and will grow only modestly over the next two years due to cyclical and structural headwinds, including low commodity prices and stagnant investment, the United Nations reported Friday.
Govt. focusing on promotion of education: PM
PESHAWAR, Dec 11 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Friday said the government was focusing on promotion of education to prepare the youth to cope with the challenges of contemporary world.
Fun lovers to dress up in 70s for Mastana Mahi tomorrow
ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 (APP): The National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage, Lok Virsa has invited the fun lovers of twin cities to dress up in both modern early 70s and traditional Punjabi clothes at the screening of Punjabi classical film `Mastana Mahi’ here on December 12.
45 brick kilns closed down in twin cities’ surroundings: Zahid Hamid
ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 (APP): Minister for Climate Change Zahid Hamid Friday said the government had closed down 45 brick kilns, out of 82, operating in surroundings of the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi after finding them hazard for environment and health.
Govt. focusing on promotion of education: PM
PESHAWAR, Dec 11 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Friday said the government was focusing on promotion of education to prepare the youth to cope with the challenges of contemporary world.
Pakistan conducts successful flight test of Shaheen-III ballistic missile
RAWALPINDI, Dec 11 (APP): Pakistan on Friday conducted a successful flight test of Shaheen-III surface to surface ballistic missile, with a maximum range of 2750 kilometers.
The test flight was aimed at validating various design and technical
parameters of the weapon system.
The successful flight test with its impact point in the Arabian Sea,
validating all the desired parameters was witnessed by senior officers from
Strategic Plans Division, Strategic Forces, Scientists and Engineers of Strategic Organizations, said an ISPR press release issued here.
Director General Strategic Plans Division, Lieutenant General Mazhar Jamil, congratulated the Scientists and Engineers on achieving a significant milestone in complementing the deterrence capability.
He asserted that Pakistan desires peaceful co-existence in the region for which nuclear deterrence would further strengthen strategic stability in South Asia.
He appreciated the technical prowess, dedication and commitment of
scientists who contributed whole heartedly to make this launch a success.
He expressed his full confidence over the Strategic Command and Control System and the Strategic Forces’ operational preparedness to defend against any aggressive design.
President and Prime Minister of Pakistan have congratulated the Scientists and Engineers on successful conduct of today’s missile test.
Artisans Lounge arranges ‘Shawl Mela’
ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 (APP): Artisans’ Lounge on Friday arranged a Shawl Mela to celebrate the warmth of winter here at Centaurus Mall.