Allama Khadim Hussain Rizvi passes away in Lahore

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 19 (APP): Allama Khadim Hussain Rizvi, the leader of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan breathed his last Thursday night at Lahore, his party announced. He was 55. No reason for his death was given. His party officials said he was rushed to a hospital after he had problem breathing and had fever for past few days.… Continue reading Allama Khadim Hussain Rizvi passes away in Lahore

Indian media’s fake “civil war” in Pakistan, falls flat on face

In an abortive attempt to create diversion from Narendra Modi’s human rights abuses in Kashmir, the Indian media went berserk by propagating fake news about a “civil war” like situation in Karachi, triggering a hilarious response from the twitterati in Pakistan, who enjoyed every bit of the ridiculous reports. #CivilWarInPakistan and #KarachiCivilWar were in no… Continue reading Indian media’s fake “civil war” in Pakistan, falls flat on face

Weekly inflation falls slightly

ISLAMABAD, Mar 29 (APP):The weekly inflation measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), witnessed a decrease of 0.09 per cent for the combined consumption groups during the week ended on March 28, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported on Friday. According to the PBS data, the SPI for the week under review in the… Continue reading Weekly inflation falls slightly

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Juma prayers held under tight security

SARGODHA, Mar 29 (APP):The third Juma of Ramazan-ul-Mubarak was held under tight security arrangements in Sargodha region. A police spokesman said that 4,200 policemen were deployed at 1,899 mosques of the division. Regional Police Officer Sharuk Kamal Siddiqui himself monitored the security situation through a mega screen. All the DPOs of the region including Bhakkar,… Continue reading Juma prayers held under tight security

Seven power pilferers booked

SARGODHA, Mar 29 (APP):The Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco) caught seven power pilferers during an ongoing crackdown here on Friday. According to official sources, a task force team raided various areas of the district and caught seven accused involved in electricity theft from main lines and meter tampering. They were identified as Imran Haider, Bilal,… Continue reading Seven power pilferers booked

IRSA Advisory body to meet on April 2

ISLAMABAD, Mar 29 (APP):The Advisory Committee of the Indus River System Authority (IRSA) will meet here on April 2 to finalize water share of the provinces for the upcoming Kharif season scheduled to commence from next month. The meeting will be presided over by Chairman IRSA Abdul Hameed Mengal. The meeting would attend member Federal… Continue reading IRSA Advisory body to meet on April 2

PSX loses 137 points

ISLAMABAD, Mar 29 (APP):The 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed bearish trend on Friday, losing 137.02 points, a negative change of 0.20 percent, closing at 67,005.11 points against 67,142.12 points the previous trading day. A total of 313,035,305 shares valuing Rs.9.899 billion were traded during the day as compared to 421,118,268 shares valuing… Continue reading PSX loses 137 points

Economy commences on better note in 2024: Finance Minister

ISLAMABAD, Mar 29 (APP):Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Friday that with significant improvements in key economic indicators the economy in year 2024 commenced on a better note. Addressing the business community at Gong Ceremony at Pakistan Stock Exchange, the minister said that the Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the… Continue reading Economy commences on better note in 2024: Finance Minister

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Food department raids shops, imposes heavy fines on violators

ABBOTTABAD, Mar 29 (APP):Following the directives of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Food Department, Deputy Director (DD) of Food Hazara Division Shahwar Tariq Friday conducted raids on various shops in Abbottabad. The DD food department conducted the raids after receiving numerous complaints about shops in locations including Mandian, Ayub Medical Complex, Phool Gulab Road, Kala Pull,… Continue reading Food department raids shops, imposes heavy fines on violators

Excise team successfully thwarts smuggling attempt

KARACHI, Mar 29 (APP): Excise Narcotics Control team apprehended notorious drug dealers Gul Rehman and Abdul Qadeer during an operation against drug peddlers near Fatima Jinnah Park on Malir Cantt Road. According to a communique, ten and a half kilograms of hashish was recovered from the possession of the accused. In Korangi, the Excise Narcotics… Continue reading Excise team successfully thwarts smuggling attempt

Three arrested for illegal business of currency exchange

FAISALABAD, Mar 29 (APP):The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested three accused involved in illegal business of currency exchange. According to official sources here Friday, FIA composite circle Faisalabad zone, during a crackdown, arrested three accused who were identified as Usman, Umar Junaid and Salman. The accused were arrested from Toba Road, district Jhang. The FIA… Continue reading Three arrested for illegal business of currency exchange

DC, DPO organize awareness walk against kite flying

KHANEWAL, Mar 29 (APP):Deputy Commissioner and District Police Officer (DPO) organized a walk to sensitize the masses regarding the hazards of kite flying. The students, civil society, media, government officers and employees participated in the rally. The students chanted slogans ‘stop flying kites’ during the walk. The participants expressed determination to continue the struggle until… Continue reading DC, DPO organize awareness walk against kite flying

28 days: Over 17 million fine imposed on profiteers in DG Khan

DG KHAN, Mar 29 (APP): About Rs. 17,155,000 fine has been imposed in over 28 days (March 1- 28) during the crackdown against profiteers across the division. The facts were revealed in a meeting with Commissioner Dr Nasir Mahmood in the chair, through a video link that was organized to review action launched under the… Continue reading 28 days: Over 17 million fine imposed on profiteers in DG Khan

Encroachers create problems for pedestrians, shoppers in Cantt Bazaar

MULTAN, Mar 29 (APP): As Eid ul Fitr is approaching nearer, the traders have taken over all the streets of Cantonment Bazaar, causing congestion and blocking roads and footpaths resulting in difficulties for shoppers and residents alike. They have used obstacles such as counters, chairs, and tables to attract the customers pouring into the market… Continue reading Encroachers create problems for pedestrians, shoppers in Cantt Bazaar

Qawwali evening featuring Ustad Shahid Ali Khan held at Lok Virsa

ISLAMABAD, Mar 29 (APP): Qawwal Ustad Shahid Ali Khan entertained the audience with a devotional Qawwali performance here at Lok Virsa – National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage. He performed at “Mah-e-Isar O Aman – a cultural extravaganza featuring Naat and Tilawat competition, a captivating calligraphy exhibition, and tantalizing cultural foods organized by Lok… Continue reading Qawwali evening featuring Ustad Shahid Ali Khan held at Lok Virsa

Shipping activity at Port Qasim

KARACHI, Mar 29 (APP):Five ships namely, X-Press Mekong, Taxidiara, Kerala, Sky Runner and Al-Bidda and scheduled to load/offload Container, Cement, Furnace oil, Palm oil and LNG, berthed at Container Terminal, Multi-Purpose Terminal, Liquid Terminal, Elengy Terminal and Oil Terminal respectively on report period. A total of eleven ships were engaged at PQA berths during the… Continue reading Shipping activity at Port Qasim

Crackdown on gas pilferers in Sargodha

SARGODHA, Mar 29 (APP): The Sui Northern Gas PipeLines (SNGPL) Sargodha started a crackdown on pilferers of of gas in the region. According to a spokesman for SNGPL Executive Engineer Abdullah here on Friday, a total of four cases had already been registered during the financial year 2023-34 against pilferers. A fine of Rs 1.4… Continue reading Crackdown on gas pilferers in Sargodha

Tractor production increase 68% in Jul-Feb

ISLAMABAD, Mar 29 (APP): The production of farm tractors in the country witnessed an increase of 68.61 per cent to 31,915 units during the first eight months of the financial year 2023-24, against the production of 18,928 units during the same months last year 2022-23. During July-February, the production of trucks witnessed a decreasing trend… Continue reading Tractor production increase 68% in Jul-Feb

Kite seller among five held; narcotics, Kites recovered

DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Mar 29 (APP):The district police have arrested five accused including a kite seller recovering kites, strings, fireworks, and heroin from them here in the limits of the City police station. According to a police spokesman, following the directions of District Police Officer (DPO) Nasir Mehmood a team of City police station led… Continue reading Kite seller among five held; narcotics, Kites recovered

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