Seminar on cotton production technology held By: pr on May 21, 2022Engro Fertilizers, Pakistan’s premier seed-to-harvest solutions provider, has partnered with the Sindh Agriculture University, Tando Jam, to organize a mega seminar on cotton production technology to help boost crop productivity and farmer’s livelihood. Aijaz Ahmed Mahesar (Secretary Agriculture Sindh) was the chief guest on the occasion, while Dr. Fateh Muhammad Marri (Vice Chancellor, Sindh Agriculture […]
Kaira calls on PML-Q Chief to inquire his health By: APP on May 20, 2022ISLAMABAD: Adviser to Prime Minister on Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Qamar Zaman Kaira called on PML-Q Chief Chaudhary Shujaat Hussain. Qamar Zaman Kaira inquired about the health of Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, said a press release. Moreover, the press release also stated that both leaders discussed the current political situation of the country. Meanwhile, PML-Q Chief […]
New Gwadar international Air port to be operational by 2023 By: APP on May 20, 2022ISLAMABAD: The new $246m greenfield Gwadar International Airport (NGIA) being built at an area of 4,300 acres would be made operational by September 2023. According to the official source, the passenger terminal building of the project would be completed by June 2023; work related to air traffic control by March 2023, while the overall construction […]
IT ministry providing 90 to 95pc subsidy for provision of mobile services, broadband in remote areas By: APP on May 19, 2022Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Syed Aminul Haque on Thursday said his ministry is providing 90 to 95pc subsidy for provision of mobile services and broadband in un-served and underserved areas. “Telecom companies should now play their role in Upgradation of infrastructure in urban areas”, he said while talking to Telenor delegation led […]
Pakistan, Sri Lankan T20I series to kick off on May 24 By: APP on May 19, 2022 KARACHI: The T20I series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka women teams would commence on May 24 (Tuesday), at the Southend Club, Karachi. All three matches of the series, to be staged at the same venue on 24, 26 and 28 May, would begin at 2 p.m. after the toss at 1:30 p.m. Prior to […]
WWF Pakistan, PCRWR sign LoI to support Australia-Pakistan Water Security Initiative By: APP on May 19, 2022ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR) and the World Wild Fund for Nature-Pakistan (WWF-Pak) have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to support the implementation of Australia-Pakistan Water Security Initiative (APWASI) in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Under the South Asia Water Security Initiative (SAWASI), APWASI being funded by the Australian Government through Department […]
NAB arrest Xen irrigation in asset beyond means case By: APP on May 19, 2022National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Multan here on Wednesday arrested an executive engineer (Xen) of irrigation department in an asset beyond means case after his interim bail was rejected by accountability court. NAB Multan had initiated inquiry against Xen Muhammad Riaz Akhtar on complaints that he had amassed resources beyond his known means of income. Investigations […]
Lara Dutta marks Instagram milestone with throwback to her first Tamil film: ‘I have never danced so vigorously in my life’ on May 18, 2022Actor Lara Dutta on Tuesday took to Instagram to share a clip from her first Tamil film Arasatchi. Actor Lara Dutta Bhupathi on Tuesday shared a clip from her first Tamil movie Arasatchi. In the clip, shared to mark an Instagram milestone, Lara is seen dancing with her co-star Arjun Sarja to the beats composed […]
Hot, partly cloudy weather likely to prevail in KP: Met office By: APP on May 16, 2022 PESHAWAR: Regional Meteorological Centre Peshawar has forecast hot and partly cloudy weather for most parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the next 24 hours. However, rain-thunderstorm with gusty and dust raising winds is expected at scattered places in Chitral, Lower and Upper Dir, Malakand, Buner, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Bajaur and Khyber […]
Chilam Joshi Festival starts tomorrow By: APP on May 12, 2022ISLAMABAD: A four-day Chilam Joshi festival, will kick off from May 13 (Friday) in Kalash Valley, the festival commemorates the arrival of summer and celebrates the abundance of dairy products during the season. The people of Kalash love music and dance to the beat of drums. Both men and women partake in dancing festivities, where […]