ISLAMABAD, (APP): Pakistan Railways has closed six railway stations between Lahore-Multan route which were commercially not viable during the last five years. Technically, these stations were also not required to be retained after installation of computer based interlocking system (OBIS) and auto block signaling, an official in the Ministry of Railways told APP. The official […]
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Railways closes down six stations between Lahore-Multan
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India rushes 800 additional CRPF men to IOK
ISLAMABAD, (APP): Eight hundred additional personnel of Indian paramilitary forces are being rushed to Jammu and Kashmir to curb protests triggered by the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Muzaffar Wani by Indian troops. The reinforcements will be in addition to 1,200 personnel which were sent to assist police on Saturday,reported Kashmir Media Service. Eight […]
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Saudi Arabia becomes largest market for Pakistani workers
ISLAMABAD, (APP): More than 1.6 million Pakistanis proceeded to Saudi Arabia from the year 2011-2015 for employment purpose, making the country as the largest market for Pakistani workers across the world. According to an official of Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, overall 49.9 percent (1.6 million) workers have proceeded to Saudi Arabia […]
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Pervaiz Rashid condoles demise of Agha Nasir
ISLAMABAD, (APP): Minister for Information Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rashid said on Tuesday that in the passing away of Agha Nasir, Pakistan has lost a great creative mind. In a statement, the minister said Agha Nasir’s contribution in the field of art, culture and especially in establishing Pakistan Television would be remembered for […]
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CPEC to enhance economic, industrial activities in Gwadar
ISLAMABAD, (APP): Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Resources,Jam Kamal Khan said on Tuesday that the completion of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would enhance economic and industrial activities in Gwadar and usher in a new era of development and prosperity in Balochistan province. “This project would also positively contribute towards national security and […]
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Finance Minister condoles death of Agha Nasir
ISLAMABAD, (APP): Minister for Finance, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has expressed deep sense of sorrow and grief over the sad demise of renowned broadcaster Agha Nasir. In a message issued by the Ministry of Finance here Tuesday, the minister sympathized with the bereaved family and lauded the services of late Agha Nasir in field of […]