ISLAMABAD, Oct 22 (APP): Allama Iqbal Open University
(AIOU) will hold final exams of SSC, FA, BA and BS Computer Science
Programmes for Spring semester from November 2.
AIOU to hold FA, BA exams from Nov 2
National Touch Ball championship in RY Khan
RAHIMYAR KHAN,Oct 22 (APP)-The District Government Sports
Rahimyar Khan organised a three-day National Touch Ball championship here in Abbasia Sports Complex from Novebmer 5.
PM meets with Senate Foreign Relations Committee
WASHINGTON, Oct 22 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif met
Senator Bob Corker, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
and ranking members of the committee here at the Capitol Hill on Wednesday.
The Prime Minister thanked the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
for its consistent support to democracy, security cooperation and
economic development in Pakistan.
Over six thousand candidates contesting LB polls in Hyderabad division
HYDERABAD, Oct 21 (APP): Some 6,034 candidates will contest the local
government elections scheduled for November 19 in the 7 out of 9 districts of Hyderabad division.
Abid Masood assumes duties as P&PR head at IIUI
ISLAMABAD, Oct 22 (APP): Dr. Hafiz Abid Masood assumed duties as Head Department of Protocol and Public Relations (P&PR) of International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) on Thursday.
LHC stays construction of Canal Stadium in Faisalabad
LAHORE, Oct 22 (APP): The Lahore High Court on Thursday
stayed construction of Canal Cricket Stadium in Faisalabad.
Justice Ibad ur Rehman Lodhi passed the orders on a
petition filed by Qaisar Mushtaq challenging construction of
stadium on land which was leased out to him.
Closing rates of Karachi Stock Exchange
KARACHI, Oct 22 (APP): The following were the closing rates of
shares at the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) issued here on Thursday.
President Golf Championship included in WAGR tournaments
ISLAMABAD, Oct 22 (APP): The President of Pakistan Gold Medal
Golf Championship has been included in the World Amateur Golf Ranking
(WAGR) Tournaments and this year for the first time it will be played from
October 26 here at the Islamabad Golf Club (IGC) as a WAGR competition.
Currency rates of NBP
KARACHI, Oct 22 (APP): Following are the selling/buying
rates of major currencies issued by the National Bank of Pakistan
(NBP) here on Thursday.
KP allocates development fund of Rs 42.4 bn for LGs: Senior Minister
PESHAWAR, Oct 22 (APP): KP Senior Minister for Local Government and
Rural Development (LG&RD), Inayatullah Khan has said that the provincial government has allocated a development fund of Rs 42.4 billion for local governments while another huge amount of Rs 102 billion will be spent on salaries and other non-developmental heads.
Pakistan, US share desire for deep, enduring multi-faceted partnership: Foreign Secretary
WASHINGTON, Oct 22 (APP): As Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz
Sharif held meetings with senior US Administration officials
including Secretary of State John Kerry here late Wednesday, there
was a strong desire from both the sides to further strengthen and
turn their bilateral ties into a deep and enduring multi-faceted
partnership.
Upper areas to receive widespread rain at weekend
ISLAMABAD, Oct 22 (APP): Widespread scattered rain fall expected
at weekend in upper parts of country with snowfall at hilly areas
causing major drop in the mercury.
17 processions to be held on 9th Muharram in capital
ISLAMABAD, Oct 22, (APP): As many as 17 processions of 9th
Muharram ul Haram in memory of sacrifice of Hazrat Imam
Hussain (A.S) would be held on Friday in different parts of federal
capital.
PESCO remove transformers over non-payment of outstanding amount
PESHAWAR Oct 21 (APP): The PESCO here Wednesday removed four distribution power transformers due to non payment of dues of about Rs1.7 million in sub division Chamkanai besides removal of 100 direct hocks.
Army displayed unprecedented resolve, gave sacrifices for country’s defence: COAS
RAWALPINDI, Sept 22 (APP): Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif said on Tuesday that the history of Pakistan Army bore testimony to the fact that its men had displayed unprecedented resolve and dedication, and given sacrifices for the defence of motherland.
Certain forces working hand in hand against peace, stability to people of Pakistan: Acting Vice Chief
ISLAMABAD, Sep 22 (APP): Acting Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Air Marshal Rashid Kamal said on Tuesday that certain regional and international forces are working hand in hand to deny the basic right of peace and stability to the people of Pakistan.
Sadiq optimistic about win in by-polls
LAHORE,Sept 22 (APP): Former Speaker National Assembly,Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has said that he was optimistic in winning the NA-122 by-poll elections.
President summons Senate session on October 5
ISLAMABAD, Sep 22 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain has summoned a session of the Senate to meet at Parliament House on Monday (October 5) at 3.00 p.m.
Four Pak Army Major Generals promoted to rank of Lieutenant General Pic 30
RAWALPINDI, Sept 22 (APP): Four Major Generals of Pakistan Army have been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Generals on Tuesday.
UN summit set to adopt post-2015 Development Agenda to end poverty
By Iftikhar Ali
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 22 (APP): More than 150 world leaders, including Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, are expected to attend the UN Sustainable Development Summit from Sept. 25-27 in New York to adopt an ambitious new sustainable development agenda, which includes a set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aimed at ending poverty, fighting inequality and injustice, and tackling climate change by 2030.