ISLAMABAD, Oct 25 (APP): Intermittent rain on Sunday was continuing
in different parts of the country including Islamabad and Rawalpindi,
which has turned the weather cold.
Intermittent rain continues in different parts of country
Commissioner lauds security steps on Ashura
SUKKUR, Oct 25 (APP) – Commissioner Sukkur Muahmmad Abbas Baloch on
Sunday lauded the security measures taken by police, rangers and law enforcement agencies (LEAs) in Sukkur division in maintenance of peace on Ashura.
Lack of sleep linked to risk factors for diabetes, heart disease
ISLAMABAD, Oct 24 (APP): People who get less than six hours of sleep a night may be more likely to have risk factors that increase their odds of diabetes, heart disease and strokes, a Korean study suggests.
DCO appreciates performance of deptts
FAISALABAD, Oct 25 (APP): District Coordination Officer
(DCO) Noorul Amin Mengal here on Sunday appreciated performance
of departments concerned and religious organizations on Ashura.
IGP for effective security during Soyem of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA)
KARACHI, Oct 25 (APP): The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Sindh, has called for effective security during the Soyem of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA).
A police statement here on Sunday said that he further directed that the security strategy adopted from first to 10th of Muharram should be continued.
The IGP also called for proactive policing on the occasion of Soyem of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA).
He said that effective security be provided to the Majalis and processions on the occasion.
Call to bring an end to “illegal charged parking” in city
KARACHI, Oct 25 (APP): A social worker Sagheer Ahmed Siddiqui has urged the local administration to bring to an end the `illegal charged parking’ in Karachi.
In a statement on Sunday said that the illegal `charged parking’ has been causing a lot of inconveniences for the people.
World Audio Visual Heritage day on Oct 27
ISLAMABAD, Oct 25 (APP): World Audio Visual Heritage day will be observed on October 27 across the globe to highlight the value of Audio Visual documents, such as films, radio and television programmes, audio and video recordings, that contain the primary records of the
20th and 21st centuries.
Over 400 rescuers performed duty on Youme-e-Ashur
RAWALPINDI, Oct 25 (APP) Over 400 rescuers performed their duties on Youme-e-Ashur and staff along with Rescue Scouts at strategic
locations to provide Emergency Cover to all mourning processions in District Rawalpindi.
Intermittent rain to continue on Monday
ISLAMABAD, Oct 25 (APP): Intermittent rain continuing in different parts of the country including Rawalpindi and Islamabad has turned the weather cold.
Oct 31 last date for computerization of arms licenses in Punjab
ISLAMABAD, Oct 25 (APP): The last date to get the computerized arms license in Punjab is Oct 31.
US should persuade India to stop ceasefire violations: Analysts
ISLAMABAD, Oct 25 (APP): The United States (US) should
persuade and pressurize India to stop violations of ceasefire on the Line of Control (LoC) and Working Boundary for regional security, said prominent defense analysts.
Dengue gaining roots in KP as Mansehra mostly affected with 506 cases
PESHAWAR, Oct 25 (APP): As the outbreak of the dengue fever has gained alarming proportion across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and so far more than 1460 patients affected with dengue virus in the province and District Mansehra is the most affected area where so far 506 cases has been reported.
Defence analysts term Indian actions dangerous for regional peace
ISLAMABAD, Oct 25 (APP): Defence analysts have strongly
regretted the Indian belligerence and arms build-up, describing it as dangerous for the regional peace and security.
Month long post-hajj flights operation to conclude on Wednesday
ISLAMABAD, Oct 24 (APP): The month long pre-Hajj flights operation is set to conclude on Wednesday (Oct 28) as over 143,268 Pakistanis including government and private scheme pilgrims will return to the country after performing the sacred religious ritual of Hajj.
UNICEF cites ‘dramatic’ progress against polio, urges efforts towards zero cases
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 24 (APP): Never before in the history of polio have so few children in so few countries contracted the crippling virus but “we can not rest until the number of cases is zero,” a senior UNICEF official said on World Polio Day.
Scattered rain-thunderstorm likely in most part of country
ISLAMABAD, Oct 24 (APP): Pakistan Meteorological Department on Saturday forecast scattered rain-thunderstorm accompanied by gusty
winds during next 24 hours.
Seminar on “Issues in Dairy Farming” on Nov 9 at GCUF
FAISALABAD, Oct 24 (APP): Government College University Faisalabad (GCUF) in collaboration with Pakistan Dairy Forum will organize one-day seminar on “Issues of Dairy Farming” here on November 9, 2015.
World Polio Day observed
ISLAMABAD, Oct 24 (APP): World Polio Day was observed in
Pakistan on Saturday with renewed pledge to work with more dedication in enhancing awareness about the hazards of the crippling disease.
Private Scheme Hujjaj asked to submit complaints against HGOs by Nov 15
ISLAMABAD, Oct 24 (APP): The Ministry of Religious Affairs
and Interfaith Harmony has asked the private scheme Hujjaj to submit complaints against their respective Hajj Group Organiser (HGOs) by Novemer 15.
AG leaves for Bangladesh to attend SAI Seminar on Sunday
ISLAMABAD, Oct 24 (APP): Auditor General of Pakistan, Rana Assad Amin will be proceeding to Dhaka on Sunday on invitation of the Auditor General of Bangladesh, Masud Ahmad.