PESHAWAR May 29 (APP)::A requisition signed by more than four thousands signatories was handed over to the Tehsil Nazim Abbottabad Ishaque Zakariya by the residents of Kunj and Kehal, demanding to stop the construction of shops in the Kunj Football Ground immediately. The signatories also demanded to handover the ownership of the ground to local… Continue reading Turning football ground into shopping mall stopped
Gold price sheds Rs 200, traded at Rs 69,800 per tola
ISLAMABAD, May 29 (APP):The price of 24 karat gold dropped by Rs 200 on Wednesday and traded at Rs 69,800 per tola as compared to the last closing at Rs 70, 000. According to Karachi Sarafa Association, the price of 10 gram gold also witnessed decrease of Rs 172 and traded at Rs 59,842 against… Continue reading Gold price sheds Rs 200, traded at Rs 69,800 per tola
PCB reiterates support for Inzamam,Mickey Arthur
LAHORE, May 29 (APP):The Pakistan Cricket Board has strongly refuted media reports that suggest it has decided to part ways with chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq and Pakistan teams coach Mickey Arthur. In a statement here on Wednesday the PCB reminded all stakeholders that it had clarified a few weeks ago that the future of the chief… Continue reading PCB reiterates support for Inzamam,Mickey Arthur
PSX bounces back by 1,010 points
ISLAMABAD, May 29 (APP):The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday witnessed a bullish trend as KSE 100 index bounced by 1,010 points (2.89%) to close at 35,959 points. A total of 151,479,000 shares were traded, whereas the value of shares traded during the day stood at Rs 7.2 billion. Out of 322 companies, share prices… Continue reading PSX bounces back by 1,010 points
Chinese President Xi to pay state visit to Russia from June 5
BEIJING, May 29 (APP)::President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to Russia from June 5 to 7 at the invitation of his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, a Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesperson said on Wednesday. During the visit, President Xi will attend the 23rd St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Lu Kang said during his regular… Continue reading Chinese President Xi to pay state visit to Russia from June 5
Wahab, Amir can be game-changers for Pakistan in CWC 2019: Shoaib Akhtar
ISLAMABAD, May 29 (APP):Former pacer Shoaib Akhtar believes Wahab Riaz and Mohammad Amir can be the game-changers for Pakistan in the Cricket World Cup 2019 and urged for inclusion of both fast bowlers in the Playing XI. Shoaib said Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf are all-rounder’s but we need regular pacers like Wahab and… Continue reading Wahab, Amir can be game-changers for Pakistan in CWC 2019: Shoaib Akhtar
Barkat Ullah of KP Police wins Ramadan Floodlight Open Tennis title
PESHAWAR, May 29 (APP):Unseeded Barkat Ullah of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa upset No.1 seeded and Pakistan No. 5 Yousaf Khalil in a marathon Men singles final of the Ramadan Floodlight Open Tennis Championship played here at Synthetic Courts on Wednesday. Barkat Ullah’s body language made him plight plain and he did not take much pressure by entering… Continue reading Barkat Ullah of KP Police wins Ramadan Floodlight Open Tennis title
Fruits’ export up by 6 pc in 10 months
ISLAMABAD, May 29 (APP):The export of fruits from the country witnessed an increase of 6.37 percent during the first 10 months of current fiscal year against the exports of the corresponding period of last year. The fruits’ export from the country were recorded at $ 380.869 million during July-April (2018-19) against the exports of $358.062… Continue reading Fruits’ export up by 6 pc in 10 months
Climate Change Authority all set to announce 72 posts soon
ISLAMABAD, May 29 (APP):Pakistan Climate Change Authority (PCCA) the first technical arm of the ministry of climate change is all set for getting established with initial 72 posts to be announced soon for recruitment. The Authority had been approved by the lower and upper houses of the parliament to assist policy implementation and action for… Continue reading Climate Change Authority all set to announce 72 posts soon
Heavy Monsoon floods to occur if mega weather patterns enter: DG PMD
ISLAMABAD, May 29 (APP):Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) Director General Muhammad Riaz Wednesday said the possible heavy flooding in the coming Monsoon season will occur if mega weather pattern enters into our system. The weather patterns likely to reach major rivers’ water shed areas across the border cause heavy rainfalls which in turn increase the probability… Continue reading Heavy Monsoon floods to occur if mega weather patterns enter: DG PMD
Pakistan will go into World Cup with a good mind-set: Nasser Hussain
ISLAMABAD, May 29 (APP):Former England captain Nasser Hussain believes that Pakistan being the winners of ICC Champions Trophy in England in 2017 will go into the world cup with a good mind-set.
Islamic calligraphy continue to attract art lovers at Lok Virsa
ISLAMABAD, May 29 (APP):An exhibition of unique Islamic calligraphy pieces at National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) by veteran artist Aftab Ahmed Khan was continuing to attract the circles of art lovers in twin cities. Inaugurated by Federal Secretary, Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage, Shafqat Jalil the exhibition will remain… Continue reading Islamic calligraphy continue to attract art lovers at Lok Virsa
Sukkur-Multan motorway project vitalizes local economy, benefits people
BEIJING, May 29 (APP):The Sukkur-Multan section of the Peshawar-Karachi Motorway being constructed under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has vitalized the local economy and benefited the people in the area. The motorway has a design speed of 120 km per hour, and it is a two-way six-lane road stretched from Sukkur, a city in Sindh… Continue reading Sukkur-Multan motorway project vitalizes local economy, benefits people
Rs 581.9 bln released for development projects under PSDP
ISLAMABAD, May 29 (APP):The federal government has so far released Rs 581.9 billion out of total allocation of Rs 675 billion under its Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2018-19 for various ongoing and new social sector uplift projects. Under its development program, the government has released an amount of Rs 232.1 billion for federal ministries,… Continue reading Rs 581.9 bln released for development projects under PSDP
PBF to host Pakistan Int’l Series Badminton tourney in November
ISLAMABAD, May 29 (APP):Pakistan Badminton Federation (PBF) would host Pakistan International Series Badminton Tournament from November 7-10 in Islamabad. “The Badminton World Federation (WBF) and Badminton Asia have approved this international event and included it in the BWF calendar of events 2019,” a spokesman of PBF said on Wednesday. He said that the event would… Continue reading PBF to host Pakistan Int’l Series Badminton tourney in November
Vibrant media vital for strong Pakistan: Firdous
ISLAMABAD, May 29 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Wednesday highlighted importance of media in national development, and said independent and vibrant media was vital for a strong Pakistan. She expressed these views while making her maiden appearance in a meeting of the National Assembly Standing… Continue reading Vibrant media vital for strong Pakistan: Firdous
NBP Exchange Rates
KARACHI, May 29 (APP):Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) on Wednesday issued the following exchange rates. Selling Buying Buying TT & OD TT Clean OD/T.CHQ U.S.A 150.30 150.80 150.49 U.K 191.53 190.89 190.50 EURO 168.92 168.36 168.01 CANADA 112.19 111.82 111.52 SWITZERLAND 150.38 149.89 149.49 AUSTRALIA 104.83 104.48 104.20 SWEDEN 15.78 15.73… Continue reading NBP Exchange Rates
Pakistan to host Asia Cup T-20 in 2020
ISLAMABAD, May 29 (APP):Pakistan will host the Asia Cup T-20 in 2020, the Asian Cricket Council announced in Singapore. The spokesman of PCB said, the name of the city to host the tournament would be announced soon and preparations will begin, Radio Pakistan reported. Pakistan will host the tournament in September 2020, one month prior… Continue reading Pakistan to host Asia Cup T-20 in 2020
FM performs Umrah, seeks Almighty’s blessings to steer country through hard times
ISLAMABAD, May 29 (APP):Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has performed Umrah in Makkah and prayed for the country’s progress and prosperity. Qureshi, who is in Saudi Arabia to participate in the ministerial meeting of Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), performed Umrah and also offered Taraveeh prayers at the Holy Mosque.
Govt making efforts to bring stability to economy: Firdous
ISLAMABAD, May 29 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Wednesday said the government was making efforts to bring stability to the fledgling economy and reduce burden of the common man. Speaking at an event here to distribute food packages among media workers, she said the flight of dollar… Continue reading Govt making efforts to bring stability to economy: Firdous
- Uzbek foreign minister in Islamabad for two-day official visit
- Equipment of Pakistani peacekeepers begins to move out as UN mission to D.R. Congo ends
- May 9 vandalism against state of Pakistan: Muqam
- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, addressing a press conference at Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a press conference, accompanied by Federal Minister for Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazir Tarar and Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Mr. Attaullah Tarar.
