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.
Dar discusses programme portfolio with CEO of IFS
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.
“Cosmoprof” to be held on March 18 to 21
FAISALABAD, Oct 23 (APP): International trade exhibition “Cosmoprof”
will be held from March 18 to 21, next year at Bologna, Italy.
AIOU to hold FA, BA exams from Nov 2
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.
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.