LAHORE, Oct 24 (APP): The main Shabeh Zuljinnah procession of the city culminated at its traditional place, Karbala Gamay Shah near Bhaati Chowk at 8:15 pm on Saturday, where Agha Shah Hussain Qazalbash
led the concluding Dua of the procession.
Main Ashura procession culminates in Lahore
Tremendous response to Kashmir ‘Million-Man-March’: Barrister Sultan
NEW YORK, Oct 24 (APP): Former Azad Kashmir Prime Minister Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry, who will lead the “Million-Man-March” in New York on Sunday to press for a just and durable resolution of longstanding Kashmir dispute, said Saturday that Kashmiri-Americans and their supporters were ready for the demonstration.
Ashura observed amid tight security
ISLAMABAD, Oct 24 (APP): Youm-e-Ashur on Saturday was observed throughout the country with due solemnity and reverence to pay homage to the sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions at Karbala.
AIOU Semester Spring-2015 exam from Nov 2
SUKKUR, Oct 23 (APP): Deputy Regional Director Allama Iqbal Open
University (AIOU) Regional Center Sukkur on Friday announced for all concerned that AIOU will conduct its final exams of SSC, FA, BA and BS Computer Science programs for Semester Spring, 2015 from November 2.
Rapid national growth linked to SME development: Shahid
ISLAMABAD, Oct 23 (APP): Chairman of United International
Group (UIG) Mian Shahid Friday said Small and Medium Enterprise
(SME) be given special importance as rapid national growth is
linked with this sector.
He said, SME sector is the backbone of the economy by
providing jobs to majority of the labour which has turnaround
fate of many economies including Japan, Korea and Thailand,
a news channel reported.
He said that out of 3.5 million SMEs in Pakistan, 65
percent are located in Punjab which are facing multiple problems
like energy crisis, lack of regulatory support, incoherent laws,
deficiency of market information and skilled labour.
Central Alm, Zuljinah procession peacefully ends in Cantonment
PESHAWAR, Oct 23 (APP): The Central ‘Alm and Zuljinah’ procession that
was taken out from Imambargah Hussainia Hall in cantonment to pay rich tributes to Shaheed-e-Karbala for their matchless sacrifice for supremacy
of Islam, was peacefully culminated here Friday afternoon amid tight security.
Sindh Governor’s message on Ashura
KARACHI, Oct 23 (APP): Sindh Governor Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan in
his message on Ashura-e-Muharram has said that the sacrifice of Hazrat
Imam Hussain (R.A), is a great example for the entire humanity.
MNA for promotion of sectarian harmony, religious brotherhood
SUKKUR, Oct 23 (APP): Member National Assembly (MNA) Noman Islam
Shaikh has said that every individual living in the country has to
play an important role for the promotion of sectarian harmony and
religious brotherhood.
Mainly dry weather in most parts; rain in upper areas likely: PMD
ISLAMABAD, Oct 23 (APP): Pakistan Meteorological Department
(PMD) Friday forecast mainly dry weather in most parts of the
country during the next 24 hours.
President urges nation to end internal rifts, follow teachings of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA)
ISLAMABAD, Oct 23 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain has urged
the nation to end its internal rifts, groupings and sectarianism
and form a united platform to help Pakistan, Islamic Ummah and
the world at large to address its lingering problems.
Dar discusses programme portfolio with CEO of IFS
ISLAMABAD, Oct 23 (APP): Executive Vice President and CEO of
International Finance Corporation Jin Yong Cai, along with his team,
called on Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar in Washington
DC and discussed IFC’s programme portfolio in Pakistan.
Text of Prime Minister’s message on Ashura
“Every year, we commemorate the Karbala incident on the Ashura
day. The day has immense significance in our national and religious
lives. The Karbala incident gives us the courage to resist the
forces of oppression and act forthrightly in favour of truth.
Michelle, Maryam pledge to work for promotion of education in Pakistan,First Lady announces $70m to educate girls
WASHINGTON, Oct.23 (APP): The US First Lady Michelle Obama
and Maryam Nawaz, daughter of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on
Thursday vowed to work for promotion of education in Pakistan
that intend to benefit 200,000 young girls.
Qureshi lays stress on unity among people’s ranks
MULTAN, Oct 23 (APP): Sajada Nasheen Bahauddin Zakariya shrine
Mukhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi urged the people to forge unity in
their ranks for peace in the country.
PGMI contributed to swift, intime completion of LGH projects
LAHORE, Oct 23 (APP): The Post Graduate Medical Institute
(PGMI) has contributed towards swift and in-time completion of
various projects at Lahore General Hospital (LGH) to cater
the needs of patients and staff.
5.3 magnitude earthquake jolts southern Punjab
ISLAMABAD, Oct 23 (APP): An earthquake measuring 5.3 on
Richter Scale Friday morning struck parts of southern Punjab including Jampur, Rajanpur, Muzaffargarh, Vehari and Sadiqabad.
AGP office clarifies facts about special audit of Rs 480 billion Circular debt
ISLAMABAD, Oct 23 (APP): The office of the Auditor General of
Pakistan (AGP) has said there is no inordinate delay in finalizing
special audit report on circular debt of Rs 480 billion and clarified
the audit department will not compromise on the facts under any
pressure.
Juices, lemon grass tea repellent to cure dengue
ISLAMABAD, Oct 23 (APP): Health experts have advised dengue patients
to use fresh seasonal juices and lemon grass tea as repellent to avert the disease.
PM visits Pentagon; meets US Defense Secretary
WASHINGTON, Oct 23 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif visited Pentagon here late Thursday at the invitation of US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter and discussed with him bilateral defense relations and the regional security situation.
PM’s visit laid foundation of Pak-US multidimensional, broadbased partnership: Sartaj
WASHINGTON, Oct 23 (APP): Terming the Prime Minister Muhammad
Nawaz Sharif’s four-day visit to the United States as `successful’
his Advisor on Foreign Affairs and National Security Sartaj Aziz
Friday said it has laid the foundation of `multidimensional and
broadbased’ partnership between the two countries.