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Qaim grieved over Edhi’s death, announces 3-day mourning

  • KARACHI July 8 (APP): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah expressing his profound grief on the sad demise of eminent social worker and philanthoropist, Abdul Sattar Edhi, has announced three-day mourning across the province. He said that Abdul Sattar Edhi was a great personality who served the humanity irrespective of caste, creed, religion or […]

  • Eminent social worker Sattar Edhi passes away

    KARACHI, July 8 (APP): Eminent social worker Abdul Sattar Edhi expired in Karachi on Friday night at the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation where he was under treatment since July 5. An announcement to this effect was made by the son of legendary social worker, Faisal Edhi. Faisal said that the Namaz-i-Janaza of Sattar […]

  • Eid being celebrated with zeal, enthusiasm

    ISLAMABAD, (APP): The third day of Eid-ul-Fitr is being celebrated across the country on Friday with zeal and enthusiasm. Eid is celebrated for three days period, a cheerful occasion particularly for children to share joys with others. Eid-ul-Fitr is called `Sweet Eid’ as desserts, cakes and many sweet dishes were especially prepared for the day. […]

  • Sartaj for global unity to combat terrorism

    ISLAMABAD, (APP): Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz has said that terrorism could only be defeated with unity and cooperation of the international community and stressed upon coordinated global efforts. He was responding to media questions regarding the forthcoming North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit in Warsaw, Poland, said a press […]

  • People throng parks to enjoy Eid

    PESHAWAR,(APP): The residents of Peshawar, Nowshera and Charsadda on Friday thronged to parks and recreational spots to celebrate the third day of Eid ul Fitr in traditional manner. Parks and recreational spots located in Peshawar, Kohat, Charssada and Nowshera attracted a large number of tourists and families due to effective security measures. As per traditions, […]

  • PIA to dedicate aircraft for PM’s return

    ISLAMABAD, (APP): Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Friday stated that an airliner has been dedicated for the return of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif from London. With reference to media reports regarding a PIA aircraft being deputed for Prime Minister’s return to Pakistan, PIA Spokesperson clarified that “due to Prime Minister’s health issues, PM Office […]