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UN calls for India-Pakistan dialogue amid continuing clashes along LoC

  • UNITED NATIONS, Nov 7 (APP): UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed concern over continuing clashes between Indian and Pakistani troops along the Line of Control (LoC) in the disputed Kashmir region, and urged New Delhi and Islamabad to resolve their issues through talks. Responding to a question at the regular noon briefing, UN spokesman Stephane […]

  • CM takes notice of rape, murder of two minor girls

    LAHORE, Nov 07 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad ShehbazSharif on Monday took strict notice of rape and murder of sevenyears old girl Eman Fatima in Gujranwala and eight years old Razia in Tandlianwala and sought a report from police authorities. The Chief Minister directed RPO Gujranwala and CPO Faisalabadthat criminals should be arrested immediately and […]

  • CM condoles death of father of Nasir Mehboob

    LAHORE, Nov 7 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad ShehbazSharif has expressed deep sense of sorrow and grief over the death of father of Nasir Mehmond, senior journalist. In a condolence message, the Chief Minister prayed that mayAllah Almighty rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage and strength to the bereaved family to […]

  • CM condoles death of Aslam Kolsari

    LAHORE, Nov 07 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad ShehbazSharif has expressed deep sense of sorrow and grief over the death of renowned poet and playwright Aslam Kolsari. In a condolence message, the Chief Minister prayed that mayAllah Almighty rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage and strength to the bereaved family to […]

  • Dry weather with hazy morning forecast for Karachi

    KARACHI, Nov 6 (APP): The Meteorological Department on Sunday forecast dry weather with hazy morning for Karachi for the next 24 hours. The maximum temperature in the metropolis would range between 33 and 35 degrees Centigrade and minimum between 17 and 19 degrees Centigrade during the period, an official of the Met. Office said. The […]

  • Pakistan’s candidate for WHO top slot outlines her vision

    ISLAMABAD, Nov 6 (APP): Pakistan’s candidate for theDirector General World Health Organization (WHO) Dr. SaniaNishtar presented her vision and plan for the Organization ata forum hosted by the Chatham House, the Royal Institute ofInternational Affairs, in London. Sania Nishtar is contending for the slot of DirectorGeneral WHO with other candidates from other countries,including Italy, France, […]