ISLAMABAD, (APP): Justice Mian Saqib Nisar on Friday took oath as Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP). The oath was administered by Justice Asif Saeed Khan Khosa in the Supreme Court. The ceremony was held in a very simple manner due to the Quetta tragedy on August 8. Justice Mian Saqib Nisar will act as […]
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Justice Saqib Nisar takes oath as Acting CJP
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ECP appoints tribunal judges for disposal of appeals in bye elections
ISLAMABAD, (APP): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has appointed the judges of Lahore High Court (LHC) as tribunal judges for deciding appeals of candidates in bye- elections in NA-162 and PP-7. The judges have been appointed for the disposal of appeals against the decisions of returning officers rejecting or accepting the nomination papers of […]
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Six terrorists arrested during combing operation
RAWALPINDI,(APP): As result of combing operation in parts of Rawalpindi District on Thursday late, six terrorists inclusive of two most wanted commanders were nabbed. According to Inter Services Public Relations, during the operations carried out in Gujar Khan and Kallar Syedan areas, the raiders also recovered arms and ammunition including prepared Improvised Electronic Devices (IEDs). […]
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Argentinian ambassador calls on Ayaz Sadiq
ISLAMABAD, (APP): Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has said that Pakistan is determined to pursue broad-based bilateral cooperation with Argentine in expansion of economic relations. He said this while speaking to Mr. Ivan Ivanissevich, Ambassador of Argentine to Pakistan who called on him at Parliament House here Thursday, said a press release. The Speaker […]
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Saira launches PM National Health Programme in Kotli
ISLAMABAD, (APP): A launching ceremony of Prime Minister’s National Health Programme (PMNHP) was held at District Kotli on Thursday to ensure provision of proper health coverage. Minister for National Health Services Saira Afzal Tarar launched the Programme, speaking on the occasion she said that the programme would provide quality and free health care services to […]
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CPEC to create employment opportunities for Baloch youth: Jam Kamal
ISLAMABAD, (APP): Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Jam Kamal Khan has said that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would create employment opportunities and help alleviate poverty in remote areas of Balochistan province. This project would not only promote trade and commerce from Gwadar to Kashgar but also ensure basic infrastructure including roads, electricity […]