ISLAMABAD
ISLAMABAD
ISLAMABAD
Female students wait for their college bus during a downpour in the Federal Capital
ISLAMABAD
ISLAMABAD
ISLAMABAD
UAE condemns storming of Al Aqsa Mosque courtyard by Israeli minister, settlers
ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP): The UAE has strongly condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa mosque courtyard by an Israeli minister and settlers under the protection of Israeli police, and stressed the need for Israel to respect the historical and legal status of the city of Jerusalem.
According to UAE official news agency WAM, in a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), reaffirmed the UAE’s firm position on the need to provide full protection for Al-Aqsa mosque, and halt serious and provocative violations taking place there.
Furthermore, the Ministry emphasised the need to respect the custodial role of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan over the holy sites in accordance with international law and the historical status, and not to compromise the authority of the Jerusalem Endowment Administration that manages the affairs of Al-Aqsa mosque.
The Ministry also expressed UAE’s full solidarity and support for all measures implemented by Jordan to protect and preserve sites of religious significance.
The Ministry called upon Israeli authorities to halt escalation and avoid exacerbating tension and instability in the region, affirming the UAE’s rejection of all practices that violate resolutions on international legitimacy and threaten further escalation.
The Ministry called on the international community to intensify all regional and international efforts to find a political horizon that achieves a comprehensive peace based on the two-state solution, that fulfills the aspirations of the brotherly Palestinian people to establish an independent sovereign Palestinian state, in accordance with international law.
School teachers welcome the students on the opening day after Summer Vacation as Students arrive to attend their first day of school
LAHORE
LAHORE
LAHORE
LAHORE
Motorcyclists take shelter at a bus terminal at Zero Point during heavy rain in the Federal Capital
ISLAMABAD
ISLAMABAD
ISLAMABAD
Students return to school, ready to dive into regular classes after a long summer vacation
FAISALABAD
FAISALABAD
FAISALABAD
Mohsin Naqvi meets British Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State
ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP): Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi met with British Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan) Hamish Falconer in London and discussed matters of mutual interest, including the promotion
of Pakistan-UK bilateral relations.
The British Under-Secretary of State extended felicitations to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and the people of Pakistan on the occasion of Independence Day, said a press release.
During the meeting regional peace & stability and combating the scourge of terrorism were also discussed. Both ministers emphasized the need to increase mutual cooperation for peace and stability.
The minister stated that the second phase of repatriation of the Afghan refugees to their homeland would start soon.
He said that Pakistan was the most affected country by terrorism, while it’s security forces have made unprecedented sacrifices in the war against terrorism and added that terrorism was a global issue, and many countries face this challenge in various forms.
While welcoming British cooperation in combating terrorism, the minister said that joint actions in this regard would be fruitful. He emphasized that Pakistan was a peaceful country and desired lasting peace in the region.
He further highlighted that Pakistan and the UK have historical friendly relations.
The British Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State said that Pakistan was an important member of the Commonwealth and acknowledged Pakistan’s sacrifices in the war against terrorism.
Pakistani High Commissioner, Dr. Mohammad Faisal, and senior officials from the British Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office were also present on the occasion.
Vehicles and bikers make their way through heavy rain at Zero Point in the Federal Capital
ISLAMABAD
ISLAMABAD
ISLAMABAD
ISLAMABAD
PU athletes win 9 medals in Asian rowing championship
LAHORE, Aug 15 (APP):The Punjab University (PU) players created history by winning 9 medals for the first time by showing excellent performance in Asian Rowing Indoor Championship held in Penang, Malaysia.
According to spokesperson, PU students won 5 Gold, 3 Silver and 1 Bronze medal. As many as 19 countries including India, Saudi Arab, Iran, Iraq participated in the event.
PU rowing team participated in the championship under the supervision of Director Sports Zubair Ahmad Butt and Coach Abdul Rehman. Student Abdul Rahman of PU Department of Economics clinched 2 gold medals and one silver medal, Zarak Khan from Hailey College won 2 gold medals. Gohar Ayub of Sports Sciences won 1 gold and 1 silver medal while Iqra from Sports Sciences won 1 silver and 1 bronze medal. Moreover, Abdul Rehman and Zarak Khan were declared the best time performers in the championship. Two gold medals were won by the PU students in team event.
PU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Khalid Mahmood congratulated the players for this wonderful and historical achievement. He said that the players of PU have made the country, the institution and the nation proud. He said that the day and night hard work of the Department of Sports, coaches and players paid off. He said that despite limited resources, PU provided Rs. 1.5 million to the players to participate in the event.
Director Sports Mr Zubair Butt thanked the PU VC for encouraging sports on campus.
ADM Group to invest $250mln in Pakistan’s electric vehicle sector
ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP):ADM Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Yasir Bhambhani on Thursday said that the ADM Group was keen to invest an amount of $250 million in Pakistan for the manufacturing of electric vehicles to provide ecological-friendly automobiles to local consumers.
In a meeting with Federal Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain, he said the first phase of the project charging network station would be established, followed by the manufacturing of electric vehicles in the second phase. He said the electric vehicles will have a range of 300 kilometres on a single charge.
The minister said the government is ready to facilitate direct foreign investment in the country, and the Ministry of Industries and Production is committed to collaborating closely with all relevant stakeholders to ensure a smooth process. He emphasized the importance of focusing on green energy, adding that electric vehicles have become a reality.
Rana Tanveer highlighted the benefits of electric vehicles, including their lower cost compared to traditional vehicles and fuel savings.
DG environment plants sapling
FAISALABAD, Aug 15 (APP): Director General (DG) Environment Department Punjab Imran Hamid Sheikh on Thursday planted a sapling on Chak No 248-RB, Dalowal under plant for Pakistan campaign.
Deputy Director Johar Abbas Randhawa and other officers, brick kiln owners and students took part in the plantation drive.
He said that plantation was vital for the protection of the environment.
He directed plantations at brick kilns and other available spaces.