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.
PM arrives to attend centenary celebrations of Islamia College Peshawar
PESHAWAR, Dec 11 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif arrived here Friday to attend centennial celebrations of Islamia College of Peshawar.
Cadets witness NA proceedings
ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 (APP): A 34-member group of students and staff of the Cadet College Mastung on Friday visited the National Assembly and witnessed its proceedings.
PM vows quality education for every schoolgoing child
ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 ( APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Friday said he was committed to ensure that every child of schoolgoing age gets quality education and serves the nation as a useful citizen.
NA session starts
ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 (APP): The session of the National Assembly started here at the Parliament House with recitation of verses from the holy Quran at 10:35 am Friday. Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq was in the chair.