ISLAMABAD, Oct 26 (APP): Chairman Capital Development
Authority (CDA), Maroof Afzal has directed to complete all ongoing
development projects, particularly those prioritized, within
given time frame, also maintaining the quality of work.
CDA Chief directs to complete development projects timely
Govt asked to make measures for relief to LPG consumers
ISLAMABAD, Oct 26 (APP): Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Distributors Association has called upon the government to take
action against unethical business forces in the LPG market for
extending relief to consumers.
PM directs evacuation of remaining tourists from Naran
ISLAMABAD, Oct 26 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Monday
directed relevant government organisations to continue effective measures for evacuation of remaining stranded tourists from Naran, Mansehra.
The Prime Minister appreciated the efforts of National Highway Authority
(NHA), National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), District Administration and Pakistan Army for providing assistance and for
evacuation of the people stuck due to heavy snowfall, land sliding
and road blocks.
3913 polling stations for LB polls
FAISALABAD,Oct 26 (APP): Election Commission of Pakistan has
established 3913 polling stations in district Faisalabad for the
oncoming Local Bodies Elections.
PM directs federal agencies to declare alert for rescue operation
ISLAMABAD, Oct 26 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif
Monday directed all federal civil and military agencies to declare
immediate alert and mobilize all resources to ensure security of the
citizens, following massive earthquake hitting several parts of the
country.
Kerb currency market
KARACHI, Oct 26 (APP): Following were the Opening rates of foreign
currencies in kerb market, issued by the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP) here on Monday.
More rain likely: Met
LAHORE,Oct 26 (APP)-Met department has predicted more rain-
thunderstorm/snowfall over KPK,Punjab,Kashmir and Gilgit-
Baltistan during the next couple of days.
KPT Shipping Movement Report
KARACHI, Oct 26 (APP): Following were the movements of ships at
Karachi Port Trust (KPT) during the last 48 hours, ending at 0700
hours on Monday.
Post-hajj flights operation to complete on Wednesday
ISLAMABAD, Oct 26 (APP): A month long post-Hajj flights
operation, which started on September 26 to bring back Pakistani
Hujjaj from Saudi Arabia, will complete on Wednesday.
Amin Fahim arrives in Karachi via air ambulance, shifted to hospital
ISLAMABAD, Oct 26 (APP): Senior Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader
Makhdoom Amin Fahim who was under treatment in Dubai arrived in Karachi
via an air ambulance late on Sunday night.
KPT shipping intelligence report
KARACHI, Oct 26 (APP): The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) issued the
following shipping report for the last 24 hours, ending 0700 hours
on Monday.
AIOU holds national conference on social sciences
ISLAMABAD, Oct 26 (APP): Allama Iqbal Open University will
hold a national conference on social sciences here early next month.
It will be a mega event, to be attended by social scientists
from all over the country.
Governor regret casualties and seek urgent survey to locate affected areas in Sindh
KARACHI, Oct 26 (APP): Governor of Sindh, Dr. Ishrat ul Ebad Khan has
expressed his deep sense of sorrow over the loss of precious human lives as well as instance of injuries during earthquake that jolted parts of the country Monday afternoon.
PU Engineer honoured
LAHORE,Oct 26 (APP): Punjab University Department of
Electrical Engineering Engr. Osama Majeed Butt has presented
his research article titled “An economical approach to run a
rail road locomotive train by using hybrid energy system” in
the prestigious conference of Material Science & Technology
2015 at Columbus,Ohio USA.
Punjab govt focusing on capacity building of mine workers
LAHORE, Oct 26 (APP): Punjab Minister for Mines and
Mineral, Chaudhry Sher Ali Khan has said the Punjab government
is focusing on capacity building of the mine workers by
imparting skill training to them.
KSF, Pakistani community to observe Kashmir Black Day in Sri Lanka
ISLAMABAD, Oct 26 (APP): Kashmir Study Forum (KSF) and
Pakistani community in Sri Lanka with support of Sri Lankan friends
will organize a peaceful assembly on Tuesday at 1100 hours
opposite to United Nation Office at Baudaloka Mawatha to mark
Kashmir Black Day.
NDMA establishes helpline to provide earthquake information
ISLAMABAD, Oct 26 (APP): National Disaster Management Authority
(NDMA) has established a help line number 111-157-157 to provide
information to masses regarding earthquake that struck Monday afternoon
with an intensity of 8.1 on richter scale.
SIUT to host an international seminar on eve of its 40th anniversary
KARACHI, Oct. 26 (APP)- Sindh Institute of Urology and
Transplantation (SIUT) will celebrate its 40th anniversary this
December and plans to host an international symposium “Free with
Dignity,” projecting the unique philosophy of medical care.
Kerb currency market
KARACHI, Oct 26 (APP): Following were the Closing rates of
foreign currencies in kerb market, issued by the Forex Association of
Pakistan (FAP) here on Monday.
Closing rates of Karachi Stock Exchange
KARACHI, Oct. 26 (APP): The following were the closing rates of
shares at the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) issued here on Monday.