ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): The Supreme Court on
Wednesday declared Election Tribunal (ET) decision null and void
against the disqualification of Saddique Baloch, a leader of
Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) while directing Election
Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to conduct fresh election in
NA-154 Lodhran.
SC declares ET decision against Baloch null and void
Pakistan, Iran commit to promote economic, defence ties
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): Pakistan and Iran on Wednesday expressed
their commitment to promote their political, economic, defence and
cultural relations as well as close cooperation for unity and solidarity among Islamic countries.
Rain-thunderstorm in Kashmir, adjoining area expected
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): Dry weather is expected in most parts
of the country with rain-thunderstorm at isolated places in Kashmir
and adjoining hilly areas in next 24 hours.
Ali Larijani expresses grief over earthquake losses in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): Speaker Islamic Parliament of Iran
Ali Larijani Wednesday telephoned Chairman Senate Mian Raza Rabbani
and expressed grief over losses in recent earthquake.
Scouts helping quake victims through first-aid, evacuation
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): Chief Commissioner Pakistan Boys
Scouts Association (PBSA), Raheela Hameed Khan Durrani on Wednesday
urged upon the scouts to help the affected people in earthquake-hit
areas to the best of their abilities.
US-Pak experts suggest ways to farmer to best utilize water for crops
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): The top US and Pakistani experts in
water and agriculture got together here Wednesday to demonstrate
to the farmers the best practices in watershed rehabilitation and
help them store water for cutting its losses as it has become
a scarce resource.
Govt exploring cheap sources of energy to overcome power shortage: Asif
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): Minister for Water and Power Khawaja
Muhammad Asif Wednesday said the government was exploring cheap sources of energy including Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) to overcome power shortage in
the country.
CEJ seeks applications for reporting course
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): The Centre for Excellence in Journalism
has invited applications for training course on ‘Advanced News Reporting’ till October 31 and classes will be started from November 2, 2015.
Jayawardene 154th international player to sign for PSL
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): Sri Lankan veteran cricketer Mahela
Jayawardene has become the latest international player, 154th one,
to sign up with the Pakistan Super League (PSL) to be played in Dubai
and Sharjah next year.
Michel’s candidature will not be processed: FIFA
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): F‚d‚ration Internationale de Football
Association’s (FIFA) on Wednesday said Michel Platini’s candidature will not
be processed for the presidential election by the Ad-hoc Electoral Committee
as long as his ban is valid and in force.
Pakistan team to feature in QubicaAMF Bowling WC Championship
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): Pakistan bowling team will feature in the
51st Annual QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup Championship, scheduled to be held at 56-Lane Bowling Centre in Sam’s Town, Las Vegas.
Trials to select team for junior Asia Cup on Saturday
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): Trials to select the final lineup for the
8th Junior Asia Cup will be held at Hockey Stadium Johar Town, Lahore on Saturday.
Kashmir black day observed in Jakarta
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): Kashmir Black Day was observed in Jakarta
on Wednesday to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir.
New York Police officers, Pakistani Police, local youth build rapport through cricket
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): Representatives from the New York
City Police Department, Pakistani Police, Pakistan Cricket Board,
and local youth groups participated in a youth cricket skills camp
at Said Pur Cricket Ground to help build a stronger relationship
between police officers and their community.
Murtaza Abbasi inspects under-construction solar power Parliament project
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): Acting Speaker National Assembly
Murtaza Javed Abbasi inspected under construction Green Parliament
Solar Power Project here Wednesday.
Open air sculpture exhibition on Friday
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): A two-day open air sculpture exhibition of
group of artists will start here on Friday by Satrang Gallery in collaboration with the Embassy of Switzerland.
Govt to utilize all resources to help quake affected people: Ahsan
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and
Reforms Ahsan Iqbal said on Wednesday the government would utilize all possible resources for the rehabilitation of earthquake affected people.
PBCC seeks govt permission for participation in Asia Cup
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC)
on Wednesday said the decision to participate in the First-ever Asia Cricket
Cup in India next year will only be taken after consent from the Government.
Lowari tunnel to be completed by 2016’s end: PM
CHITRAL, Oct 28 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif
Wednesday announced the completion of Lowari Tunnel by the end of next year and said the problems of Chitral would be resolved soon.
Relief work have started in Malakand division: NDMA
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): Chairman NDMA Major General (R) Asghar Nawaz
said far-flung areas of Malakand division and Bajor agency have been
reached and rescue work has been started there.