ISLAMABAD, July 11 (APP): A nine-member cross-party parliamentary delegation of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), including minister for industries and minister for religious affairs, visited the Pakistan High Commission London. The delegation is currently on a visit to Isle of Man and Westminster organized by the British Council. This is the seventh such visit aimed at getting […]
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Cross-Party Parliamentary delegation of KP assembly visits PHC, London
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CM condoles journalist Waheed Butt’s death
LAHORE, July 11 (APP): Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed profound grief and sorrow over the demise of Abdul Waheed Butt, former Editor Pakistan Times. In his condolence message, the Chief Minister prayed that may Allah Almighty rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage and solace to the bereaved family […]
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Month long pre Hajj flight operation to start from July 25
ISLAMABAD, July 11 (APP): The month long pre Hajj flight operation would start from July 25, said an official of Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony. Talking to APP on Tuesday, he said as many as 40,000 pilgrims would be airlifted to Saudi Arabia by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). As many as 107,526 intending […]
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Senate body on education approves Quran Bill 2017
ISLAMABAD, July 11 (APP): Senate Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training on Tuesday in its meeting reviewed and passed the Quran Education Bill 2017 which will be now presented in the Senate for approval as it has already been approved by National Assembly. The body meeting was held here under the chairmanship of […]
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China ambassador calls on Rehman Malik
ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP): Zhao Lijian, acting Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan called on Senator A. Rehman Malik, Former Federal Interior Minister, Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Interior and Narcotics Control at his residence in Islamabad on Monday. The Chinese Ambassador Zhao Lijian was also accompanied by […]
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Weight loss surgery may cause bone loss
ISLAMABAD, July 10 (APP): Regarded as the most effective treatment for severe obesity, bariatric surgery may lead to bone loss for at least two years even after the body weight stabilises, said a study. “The long term consequences of this substantial bone loss are unclear but it might put them at increased risk of fracture […]