PESHAWAR, Oct 28 (APP): The training camp of national junior probables is in progress at Hockey Stadium Johar Town, Lahore preparing for participation in the 8th Junior Asia Cup to be held in Kuantan, Malaysia from November 14-22, 2015, a tournament for the Junior World Cup qualifier to be held in 2016.
Dry weather expected
LAHORE, Oct 28 (APP)- Mainly dry weather is expected in most
parts whereas cold and dry weather is expected in hilly areas
of the country. However, rain-thunderstorm is expected at
isolated places in Kashmir and its adjoining hilly areas.
during next 24 hours.
PakTurk school to organize Pakistan Day competitions
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): PakTurk International Schools and Colleges
announced to organize 5th Pakistan Day photography, painting, short
filming and essay writing competitions 2016 among its students across
the country.
Triple Olympian Khurram to lead Pakistan squad in Asian Shooting
KARACHI, Oct 28 (APP): Triple Olympian Khurram Inam will lead
Pakistan squad in the 13th edition of Asian Shooting Championship being staged in Kuwait City from November 1 to 12, National Rifle Association of Pakistan (NRAP) announced Wednesday.
PM visits Chitral to review relief, rehabilitation activities
CHITRAL, Oct 28 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif
Wednesday reviewed the relief and rehabilitation activities underway
in Chitral and adjoining areas following the damages caused by the 8.1
magnitude earthquake that rocked cities as far away as Doha.
Pervaiz promises help to quake affectees
LAHORE,Oct 28 (APP)- PML-N Lahore President Pervaiz Malik
(MNA) has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of precious human lives and damages due to the severe earthquake in the country.
President approves appointment, extension of LHC, SHC Additional Judges
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on
Wednesday approved confirmation and extension of 12 Additional
Judges of Lahore High Court and appointment of nine Additional
Judges of Sindh High Court.
Poetry contest ‘Umeed e Sehar’ on Oct 30
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): Poetry competition “Umeed e Sehar- Pursuit of
Insight” would be held here on October 30 to rejuvenate the spirit of patriotism among youth.
Anusha for more steps to ensure ICT benefits for women
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): Minister of State for Information
Technology and Telecommunications, Anusha Rahman on Wednesday
emphasized that in this age of innovation and technological
advancement steps should be taken to ensure ICT benefits for women.
No crack appeared on Metro Bus track after Earthquake: Abbasi
ISLAMABAD, Oct 27 (APP): Hanif Abbasi, Chairman of Rawalpindi Metro Bus
Service on Tuesday said no crack or structural problem appeared on the track
of Metro Bus in wake of 8.1 magnitudes earthquake.
Financial assistance for poor
MULTAN, Oct 27 (APP): Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad Shahbaz
Sharif has provided Rs 100,000 financial assistance to
a poor citizen.
Scotish importers show keen interest in sports goods
SIALKOT, Oct 27 (APP): A delegation of Scotish importers importers visited several leading sports goods manufacturing industrial units here on Tuesay and showed keen interest in sports goods.
Currency rates of NBP
KARACHI, Oct 27 (APP): Following are the selling/buying rates
of major currencies issued by the National Bank of Pakistan
(NBP) here on Tuesday.
PDMA dispatches 6,000 relief goods, edibles items to Malakand division
PESHAWAR, Oct 27 (APP): Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA)
Tuesday dispatched 4,000 blankets and mates and some 2,000 tents and edible items to quake affected Malakand division of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa through helicopters.
ECP finalizes polling scheme for LB elections
FAISALABAD, Oct 27 (APP): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has
finalized the polling scheme for Local Bodies (LB) elections in Faisalabad district.
PNCA arranges cultural event to express solidarity with people of Kashmir
ISLAMABAD, Oct 27 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the
Arts (PNCA) on Tuesday arranged a cultural event to express
solidarity with the Kashmiri people in connection with Black Day
of Kashmir.
Special grant for repairing schools
SIALKOT, Oct 27 (APP): – Punjab government has approved a special grant of Rs. 312 million for the early repair and reconstruction of as many as 50 dangerous declared buildings of government schools in district Sialkot .
Make India a better sport loving country: Javed Miandad
ISLAMABAD, Oct 27 (APP): Legendary batsman Javed Miandad on
Tuesday lashed-out at the Board of Control for Cricket in
India (BCCI) saying instead of making India a better sport
loving country the BCCI wants Pakistani government to talk to
its Indian counterpart for resumption of Pak-India cricket series which is totally insensible when everything is wrong at their part.
Yasir becomes second best bowler in ICC Test ranking, Roots on top
KARACHI, Oct 27 (APP): Pakistan’s spinner Yasir Shah has become the second highest-ranked bowler in the world in the latest ICC Test Player Ranking, while England’s batsman Joe Roots has regained the number-one batting ranking.
23rd death anniversary of Nayyar Sultana observed
LAHORE, Sept 27 (APP): The 23rd death anniversary
of filmstar Nayyar Sultana was observed here on Tuesday.
Qur’aan Khawani was also held at her residence.