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PM visits leprosy centre; pays tribute to late Dr Ruth Pfau

  • KARACHI, Aug 12 (APP): Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Saturday visited Marie Adelaide Leprosy Centre here where he spoke high for the services of late Dr Ruth Pfau for dedicating her life to fight leprosy in Pakistan. Dr Ruth Pfau, who founded Marie Adelaide Leprosy Centre, breathed her last on Friday and the prime minister […]

  • “Azadi festival” to celebrate Independence Day from Aug 12

    KARACHI, Aug 12 (APP): The Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi is organizing “Azadi Festival -2017” to mark the 70th Independence day anniversary of the country from August 12 at its premises. The festival will remain continue till August 14, said a statement issued here on Saturday. The festival includes “All Pakistan Azadi Mushaira” which will […]

  • PM for activating intelligence resources to arrest surge in Karachi street crimes

    KARACHI, Aug 12 (APP): Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Saturday said the federal government was concerned over the recent surge in street crimes in Karachi, which could compromise the gains made through sustained efforts during last four years. Chairing a meeting on law and order situation here at the Governor House, the prime minister stressed […]

  • CM condoles death of Air Marshal (R) Inam-ul-Haq

    LAHORE, Aug 11 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep sense of sorrow and grief over the death of Air Marshal (R) Inam-ul-Haq, a hero of 1965 and 1971 wars. He paid rich tributes to the services of the deceased and said that he performed meritorious services for Pakistan Air Force during […]

  • All 14 questions JIT asked to sharif family during investigation

    Question 1: You affirmed the presence of record of Azizia and Gulf Steel Mills. However, your counsel denied it Appearing before the Supreme Court, your lawyer declined the presence of such document Question 2: What record did your sons submit regarding Azizia and Gulf Steel Mills Question 3: Have you brought any documents that you […]

  • World Humanitarian Day

    SUKKUR, Aug 11 (APP): The Civil Defense Sukkur will mark World Humanitarian Day on August 19th (Saturday) with commitment to work for prevention of emergencies. According to District Warden, civil Defense Agha Jabbar, the World Humanitarian Day will be marked in honor of those workers, who have lost their lives in the line of their […]