Girl strangled to death in Faislabad for 'honour'

FAISALABAD: A youth strangled his sister for ‘honour’ in the area of Saddar Samundri police in Faisalabad on Sunday.Accused Muhammad Waseem Anwar of Chak 176-GB had doubted the character of his sister. After an exchange of harsh words, the infuriated youth allegedly strangled his sister and fled.The police took the body in custody and started investigation subsequently.

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Nine of a family murdered in Multan for 'honour'

MULTAN: Nine members of a family were killed and set on fire in an honour-related incident at  Hassanabad area of Multan on Sunday night.Rescue officials told media that six of the deceased were gunned down while two of them were burnt alive inside a room, while one of the injured succumbed to his injuries in hospital. Multan’s Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) was reported to have said that Ajmal allegedly killed his wife and seven in-laws over the honour issue, adding that the assailant, along with his brother and father Zafar, broke into his in-laws' house  and opened fire at his wife, mother-in-law and other family members. Resultantly six family members were killed on-the-spot. Later, the suspects allegedly locked two others in a room and set them on fire, he added. According to the police, Ajmal had returned from Saudi Arabia few days earlier and had suspicions about character of his wife. Two of the  alleged assailants have been arrested, while police were trying to apprehend a brother of the accused, who had fled the scene during the raid. 

Nine of a family murdered in Multan for 'honour'

MULTAN: Nine members of a family were killed and set on fire in an honour-related incident at  Hassanabad area of Multan on Sunday night.Rescue officials told media that six of the deceased were gunned down while two of them were burnt alive inside a room, while one of the injured succumbed to his injuries in hospital. Multan’s Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) was reported to have said that Ajmal allegedly killed his wife and seven in-laws over the honour issue, adding that the assailant, along with his brother and father Zafar, broke into his in-laws' house  and opened fire at his wife, mother-in-law and other family members. Resultantly six family members were killed on-the-spot. Later, the suspects allegedly locked two others in a room and set them on fire, he added. According to the police, Ajmal had returned from Saudi Arabia few days earlier and had suspicions about character of his wife. Two of the  alleged assailants have been arrested, while police were trying to apprehend a brother of the accused, who had fled the scene during the raid. 

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Eight of a family gunned down in Multan

MULTAN: Eight members of a family were killed and set on fire in an honour-related incident at  Hassanabad area of Multan on Sunday night.Rescue officials told media that six of the deceased were gunned down while two of them were burnt alive inside a room. Multan’s Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) was reported to have said that Ajmal allegedly killed his wife and seven in-laws over the honour issue, adding that the assailant, along with his brother and father Zafar, broke into his in-laws' house  and opened fire at his wife, mother-in-law and other family members. Resultantly six family members were killed on-the-spot. Later, the suspects allegedly locked two others in a room and set them on fire, he added. According to the police, Ajmal had returned from Saudi Arabia few days earlier and he had suspicions about character of his wife. Two of the  alleged assailants have been arrested, while police were trying to apprehend a brother of the accused, who had fled the scene during the raid. 

Eight of a family gunned down in Multan

MULTAN: Eight members of a family were killed and set on fire in an honour-related incident at  Hassanabad area of Multan on Sunday night.Rescue officials told media that six of the deceased were gunned down while two of them were burnt alive inside a room. Multan’s Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) was reported to have said that Ajmal allegedly killed his wife and seven in-laws over the honour issue, adding that the assailant, along with his brother and father Zafar, broke into his in-laws' house  and opened fire at his wife, mother-in-law and other family members. Resultantly six family members were killed on-the-spot. Later, the suspects allegedly locked two others in a room and set them on fire, he added. According to the police, Ajmal had returned from Saudi Arabia few days earlier and he had suspicions about character of his wife. Two of the  alleged assailants have been arrested, while police were trying to apprehend a brother of the accused, who had fled the scene during the raid. 

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CTD kills three alleged terrorists in Gujrat shootout

LAHORE: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) officials claimed to have killed three terrorists belonging to a banned outfit during a gun battle  in Gujrat on Sunday night.According to the CTD officials, three terrorists were gunned down  in Gujrat  during a shootout, while three accomplices of them managed to flee from the scene after taking the advantage of darkness.Those killed were involved in several attacks on  law enforcers and security posts. The officials claimed to have recovered weapons, explosive materials and maps from their possession.The officials said that the names of the terrorists were placed in the Red Book as they were involved in multiple cases of terrorism, including the attacks on  security posts and  police training center.

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Schools in Sindh to reopen on Monday

ISLAMABAD: Sindh School Education Department Sunday clarified that the provincial government has not made any extension in summer vacation and all government and private educational institutions in the province will reopen from July 1, 2019. The new educational session would also begin in all private and government institutions from July 1, 2019, a private news channel reported.Secretary School Education Department Sindh advised parents to send their children to schools in accordance with the schedule released for the education sessions.

Schools in Sindh to reopen on Monday

ISLAMABAD: Sindh School Education Department Sunday clarified that the provincial government has not made any extension in summer vacation and all government and private educational institutions in the province will reopen from July 1, 2019. The new educational session would also begin in all private and government institutions from July 1, 2019, a private news channel reported.Secretary School Education Department Sindh advised parents to send their children to schools in accordance with the schedule released for the education sessions.

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PTI?s government on right track of economic progress, prosperity: Fawad

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry on Sunday said that effectual political footing, strong foreign policy and prudent economic plans of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government had put the country on the right track of prosperity.Addressing a press conference here, the minister said that the government had paid Rs 9.8 billion in loans, which was more than the budget of Sindh province while the government was still striving to overcome the economic situation.He said that the government remained successful in passing the federal budget for the year 2019-20 and started working to meet the challenges in tax collection target which was fixed at Rs 5,600 billion.The minister assured that the government will be able to improve the financial condition of the country within six months while the government also remained successful in achieving foreign policy goals.He termed Afghan President Ashraf Ghani’s visit to Pakistan and Prime Minister Imran Khan’s upcoming visit to the US as game changer.He said that Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi during his visit to Brussels signed various agreements, one whole chapter was on science and technology cooperation, he added.He said after British Airways, other European Union airlines had started modifying their advisories regarding Pakistan.Prince William and Kate Middleton are also coming to Pakistan in August, he added.Fawad Chaudhry said that the government of Pakistan will establish a COMSATS university in Kandhar and Mineralogy Laboratory in Kabul, Afghanistan.“There were good news for Pakistan and bad news for the opposition."Now is the time for our country to rise as we will have a glory time that will make us remembering 1960s."He said that due to strong political base and vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan, parliamentarians from PML-N and other opposition parties had started leaving their parties.He said “We did not try to convince them or plan any lobbing for this but they were well aware of the future political situation and the political career of PML-N.”Fawad said “PTI was not involved in any grouping of PML-N but actually their leadership was the reason behind all this.""There was a fight of leadership in PML-N and Sharif family."He said PML-N leader Shehbaz Sharif had resigned from all the committees and just remained the opposition leader in the National Assembly.He said that no one pays attention to Shehbaz Sharif in the PML-N adding that he is not a crisis leader while the leadership of the PML-N had been taken over by Maryam Nawaz.He added Shehbaz had become Fazal Elahi or Rafiq Tarar now as he is nothing more than a figurehead.He said that Shehbaz talked about Charter of Economy on the floor of the National Assembly with Khawaja Asif next to him.When Maryam Nawaz rejected it, Asif Khawaja himself changed his stance to support Maryam, he asserted. He said that Maryam Nawaz had 'snatched' the PML-N’s narrative from her uncle Shehbaz Sharif.He said that Maryam Nawaz is the one who ousted her own father from power, made him go to jail and took over the party leadership.The minister termed the opposition attitude as immature and challenged to try to remove Chairman Senate, whom he declared the government’s candidate for the slot.“They should try to do so to know how many their senators support them,” he said.

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PTI?s government on right track of economic progress, prosperity: Fawad

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry on Sunday said that effectual political footing, strong foreign policy and prudent economic plans of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government had put the country on the right track of prosperity.Addressing a press conference here, the minister said that the government had paid Rs 9.8 billion in loans, which was more than the budget of Sindh province while the government was still striving to overcome the economic situation.He said that the government remained successful in passing the federal budget for the year 2019-20 and started working to meet the challenges in tax collection target which was fixed at Rs 5,600 billion.The minister assured that the government will be able to improve the financial condition of the country within six months while the government also remained successful in achieving foreign policy goals.He termed Afghan President Ashraf Ghani’s visit to Pakistan and Prime Minister Imran Khan’s upcoming visit to the US as game changer.He said that Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi during his visit to Brussels signed various agreements, one whole chapter was on science and technology cooperation, he added.He said after British Airways, other European Union airlines had started modifying their advisories regarding Pakistan.Prince William and Kate Middleton are also coming to Pakistan in August, he added.Fawad Chaudhry said that the government of Pakistan will establish a COMSATS university in Kandhar and Mineralogy Laboratory in Kabul, Afghanistan.“There were good news for Pakistan and bad news for the opposition."Now is the time for our country to rise as we will have a glory time that will make us remembering 1960s."He said that due to strong political base and vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan, parliamentarians from PML-N and other opposition parties had started leaving their parties.He said “We did not try to convince them or plan any lobbing for this but they were well aware of the future political situation and the political career of PML-N.”Fawad said “PTI was not involved in any grouping of PML-N but actually their leadership was the reason behind all this.""There was a fight of leadership in PML-N and Sharif family."He said PML-N leader Shehbaz Sharif had resigned from all the committees and just remained the opposition leader in the National Assembly.He said that no one pays attention to Shehbaz Sharif in the PML-N adding that he is not a crisis leader while the leadership of the PML-N had been taken over by Maryam Nawaz.He added Shehbaz had become Fazal Elahi or Rafiq Tarar now as he is nothing more than a figurehead.He said that Shehbaz talked about Charter of Economy on the floor of the National Assembly with Khawaja Asif next to him.When Maryam Nawaz rejected it, Asif Khawaja himself changed his stance to support Maryam, he asserted. He said that Maryam Nawaz had 'snatched' the PML-N’s narrative from her uncle Shehbaz Sharif.He said that Maryam Nawaz is the one who ousted her own father from power, made him go to jail and took over the party leadership.The minister termed the opposition attitude as immature and challenged to try to remove Chairman Senate, whom he declared the government’s candidate for the slot.“They should try to do so to know how many their senators support them,” he said.

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PTI?s government on right track of economic progress, prosperity: Fawad

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry on Sunday said that effectual political footing, strong foreign policy and prudent economic plans of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government had put the country on the right track of prosperity.Addressing a press conference here, the minister said that the government had paid Rs 9.8 billion in loans, which was more than the budget of Sindh province while the government was still striving to overcome the economic situation.He said that the government remained successful in passing the federal budget for the year 2019-20 and started working to meet the challenges in tax collection target which was fixed at Rs 5,600 billion.The minister assured that the government will be able to improve the financial condition of the country within six months while the government also remained successful in achieving foreign policy goals.He termed Afghan President Ashraf Ghani’s visit to Pakistan and Prime Minister Imran Khan’s upcoming visit to the US as game changer.He said that Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi during his visit to Brussels signed various agreements, one whole chapter was on science and technology cooperation, he added.He said after British Airways, other European Union airlines had started modifying their advisories regarding Pakistan.Prince William and Kate Middleton are also coming to Pakistan in August, he added.Fawad Chaudhry said that the government of Pakistan will establish a COMSATS university in Kandhar and Mineralogy Laboratory in Kabul, Afghanistan.“There were good news for Pakistan and bad news for the opposition."Now is the time for our country to rise as we will have a glory time that will make us remembering 1960s."He said that due to strong political base and vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan, parliamentarians from PML-N and other opposition parties had started leaving their parties.He said “We did not try to convince them or plan any lobbing for this but they were well aware of the future political situation and the political career of PML-N.”Fawad said “PTI was not involved in any grouping of PML-N but actually their leadership was the reason behind all this.""There was a fight of leadership in PML-N and Sharif family."He said PML-N leader Shehbaz Sharif had resigned from all the committees and just remained the opposition leader in the National Assembly.He said that no one pays attention to Shehbaz Sharif in the PML-N adding that he is not a crisis leader while the leadership of the PML-N had been taken over by Maryam Nawaz.He added Shehbaz had become Fazal Elahi or Rafiq Tarar now as he is nothing more than a figurehead.He said that Shehbaz talked about Charter of Economy on the floor of the National Assembly with Khawaja Asif next to him.When Maryam Nawaz rejected it, Asif Khawaja himself changed his stance to support Maryam, he asserted. He said that Maryam Nawaz had 'snatched' the PML-N’s narrative from her uncle Shehbaz Sharif.He said that Maryam Nawaz is the one who ousted her own father from power, made him go to jail and took over the party leadership.The minister termed the opposition attitude as immature and challenged to try to remove Chairman Senate, whom he declared the government’s candidate for the slot.“They should try to do so to know how many their senators support them,” he said.

PTI?s government on right track of economic progress, prosperity: Fawad

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry on Sunday said that effectual political footing, strong foreign policy and prudent economic plans of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government had put the country on the right track of prosperity.Addressing a press conference here, the minister said that the government had paid Rs 9.8 billion in loans, which was more than the budget of Sindh province while the government was still striving to overcome the economic situation.He said that the government remained successful in passing the federal budget for the year 2019-20 and started working to meet the challenges in tax collection target which was fixed at Rs 5,600 billion.The minister assured that the government will be able to improve the financial condition of the country within six months while the government also remained successful in achieving foreign policy goals.He termed Afghan President Ashraf Ghani’s visit to Pakistan and Prime Minister Imran Khan’s upcoming visit to the US as game changer.He said that Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi during his visit to Brussels signed various agreements, one whole chapter was on science and technology cooperation, he added.He said after British Airways, other European Union airlines had started modifying their advisories regarding Pakistan.Prince William and Kate Middleton are also coming to Pakistan in August, he added.Fawad Chaudhry said that the government of Pakistan will establish a COMSATS university in Kandhar and Mineralogy Laboratory in Kabul, Afghanistan.“There were good news for Pakistan and bad news for the opposition."Now is the time for our country to rise as we will have a glory time that will make us remembering 1960s."He said that due to strong political base and vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan, parliamentarians from PML-N and other opposition parties had started leaving their parties.He said “We did not try to convince them or plan any lobbing for this but they were well aware of the future political situation and the political career of PML-N.”Fawad said “PTI was not involved in any grouping of PML-N but actually their leadership was the reason behind all this.""There was a fight of leadership in PML-N and Sharif family."He said PML-N leader Shehbaz Sharif had resigned from all the committees and just remained the opposition leader in the National Assembly.He said that no one pays attention to Shehbaz Sharif in the PML-N adding that he is not a crisis leader while the leadership of the PML-N had been taken over by Maryam Nawaz.He added Shehbaz had become Fazal Elahi or Rafiq Tarar now as he is nothing more than a figurehead.He said that Shehbaz talked about Charter of Economy on the floor of the National Assembly with Khawaja Asif next to him.When Maryam Nawaz rejected it, Asif Khawaja himself changed his stance to support Maryam, he asserted. He said that Maryam Nawaz had 'snatched' the PML-N’s narrative from her uncle Shehbaz Sharif.He said that Maryam Nawaz is the one who ousted her own father from power, made him go to jail and took over the party leadership.The minister termed the opposition attitude as immature and challenged to try to remove Chairman Senate, whom he declared the government’s candidate for the slot.“They should try to do so to know how many their senators support them,” he said.

Pakistan?s talent to be employed in OBOR projects: Consul General to Chengdu

“Pakistan is full of talented people. We have one of the best scientists, engineers, doctors, consultants and a wide array of experts in the world, said   Pakistan’s Consul General to Chengdu,China, Muhammad Mudassir Tipu  while delivering a keynote address at the Talent Cultivation Conference in OBOR Countries held in  capital of China’s southwestern province Sichuan."We are also proud to have noble laureates whose contributions have made incredible difference in the world of ideas and thoughts," he said.The conference was attended by academics of leading universities of Sichuan; members of business community; talent-hunting companies; China-Russia Chamber and officials of Sichuan government and as well as major chambers of Chengdu. Pakistan Research Centre of Sichuan University played a major role in organizing the Conference. The participants at the conference, lauding Pakistan’s efforts in helping create incredible opportunities through timely and efficient completion of CPEC projects, expressed determination that concerted efforts will be made to employ and train Pakistan’s human resource in the OBOR projects. At the sidelines of the Conference, Chengdu Chamber of Commerce for Commercial Services (CCCCS) and Pakistan Research Centre, Sichuan University signed a Strategic Co-operation Agreement to establish OBOR Talent Cultivation Centre in Chengdu. The center will promote educational and cultural ties between Pakistan and China under OBOR’s umbrella.

Pakistan?s talent to be employed in OBOR projects: Consul General to Chengdu

“Pakistan is full of talented people. We have one of the best scientists, engineers, doctors, consultants and a wide array of experts in the world, said   Pakistan’s Consul General to Chengdu,China, Muhammad Mudassir Tipu  while delivering a keynote address at the Talent Cultivation Conference in OBOR Countries held in  capital of China’s southwestern province Sichuan."We are also proud to have noble laureates whose contributions have made incredible difference in the world of ideas and thoughts," he said.The conference was attended by academics of leading universities of Sichuan; members of business community; talent-hunting companies; China-Russia Chamber and officials of Sichuan government and as well as major chambers of Chengdu. Pakistan Research Centre of Sichuan University played a major role in organizing the Conference. The participants at the conference, lauding Pakistan’s efforts in helping create incredible opportunities through timely and efficient completion of CPEC projects, expressed determination that concerted efforts will be made to employ and train Pakistan’s human resource in the OBOR projects. At the sidelines of the Conference, Chengdu Chamber of Commerce for Commercial Services (CCCCS) and Pakistan Research Centre, Sichuan University signed a Strategic Co-operation Agreement to establish OBOR Talent Cultivation Centre in Chengdu. The center will promote educational and cultural ties between Pakistan and China under OBOR’s umbrella.

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Deadline for biometric verification of bank accounts expires today

Karachi: Deadline for  biometric verification   of bank accounts would expire today (Sunday). Bank accounts of the customers who fail to get their biometric verification done today would be blocked and they would not able to  carry out transactions.According to reports, between 60 and 80 percent accounts in different banks have been transferred to biometric system.Quoting a National Bank spokesman, Geo News reported  almost three million bank account  have been registered in the biometric system.The State Bank of Pakistan has directed banks not to block bank accounts of customers who have failed to get their biometric verification done before the deadline ends.Last week, the State Bank had stopped the banks from blocking accounts before expiry of deadline which is  June 30, 2019.The  statement was issued after complaints surfaced that some banks have temporarily blocked accounts and ATM cards until the biometric verification is done.

Road to Makkah project significant for Hajj journey: Minister

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Religious Affairs Noor ul Haq Qadri on Sunday said that after the success of Road to Makkah project, it would be expanded to other cities of the country too.Speaking at Radio Pakistan program,  he said Road to Makkah project was a significant achievement in hajj journey.He said this project started from pilgrims of Indonesia and Malaysia which helped saving a lot of precious time in immigration and custom procedures.The Minister appreciated the role of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman who played a role in granting of this facility to Pakistani pilgrims.He said the project had started on experimental basis at Islamabad Airport and later it would be expanded to include Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, Faisalabad and other cities.He said two or three new cities would be added into this project next year.The minister said twenty five to thirty thousand pilgrims from Islamabad would benefit from this facility.Noor ul Haq Qadri said the number of intending pilgrims from Pakistan had reached  two hundred thousand from one hundred and seventy five thousand.The minister termed the granting of e-visa facility to Pakistani pilgrims by Saudi authorities a good step as it was a long-standing demand of Pakistan.Earlier, the facility was extended only to pilgrims from France, Algeria, Morocco and Nigeria.He said e-visa facility would ensure hassle free granting of visa to Pakistani intending pilgrims.

Deadline for biometric verification of bank accounts expires today

Karachi: Deadline for  biometric verification   of bank accounts would expire today (Sunday). Bank accounts of the customers who fail to get their biometric verification done today would be blocked and they would not able to  carry out transactions.According to reports, between 60 and 80 percent accounts in different banks have been transferred to biometric system.Quoting a National Bank spokesman, Geo News reported  almost three million bank account  have been registered in the biometric system.The State Bank of Pakistan has directed banks not to block bank accounts of customers who have failed to get their biometric verification done before the deadline ends.Last week, the State Bank had stopped the banks from blocking accounts before expiry of deadline which is  June 30, 2019.The  statement was issued after complaints surfaced that some banks have temporarily blocked accounts and ATM cards until the biometric verification is done.

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Road to Makkah project significant for Hajj journey: Minister

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Religious Affairs Noor ul Haq Qadri on Sunday said that after the success of Road to Makkah project, it would be expanded to other cities of the country too.Speaking at Radio Pakistan program,  he said Road to Makkah project was a significant achievement in hajj journey.He said this project started from pilgrims of Indonesia and Malaysia which helped saving a lot of precious time in immigration and custom procedures.The Minister appreciated the role of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman who played a role in granting of this facility to Pakistani pilgrims.He said the project had started on experimental basis at Islamabad Airport and later it would be expanded to include Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, Faisalabad and other cities.He said two or three new cities would be added into this project next year.The minister said twenty five to thirty thousand pilgrims from Islamabad would benefit from this facility.Noor ul Haq Qadri said the number of intending pilgrims from Pakistan had reached  two hundred thousand from one hundred and seventy five thousand.The minister termed the granting of e-visa facility to Pakistani pilgrims by Saudi authorities a good step as it was a long-standing demand of Pakistan.Earlier, the facility was extended only to pilgrims from France, Algeria, Morocco and Nigeria.He said e-visa facility would ensure hassle free granting of visa to Pakistani intending pilgrims.

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Today is deadline for asset declaration scheme

Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued ads regarding the expiry of deadline for government's asset declaration scheme.According to the ads published in several newspapers, today (Sunday 30-06-2019) is the last date for the people to declare their assets. According to Geo News, there is no likelihood of any extension being announced by the government once the deadline ends today.The government has announced a five percent reward for those sharing information about people hiding their assets.Federal Cabinet had approved the Tax Amnesty Scheme on May 14.

Today is deadline for asset declaration scheme

Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued ads regarding the expiry of deadline for government's asset declaration scheme.According to the ads published in several newspapers, today (Sunday 30-06-2019) is the last date for the people to declare their assets. According to Geo News, there is no likelihood of any extension being announced by the government once the deadline ends today.The government has announced a five percent reward for those sharing information about people hiding their assets.Federal Cabinet had approved the Tax Amnesty Scheme on May 14.

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Pakistan weather forecast: Sunday 30-06-2019

Mainly hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country, while very hot in plain areas of Punjab and Sindh, according to Met Office on Sunday. However, dust-thunderstorm/rain with gusty winds is expected at isolated places in Malakand, Hazara, Peshawar, Kohat, Bannu, Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Faislabad, Lahore, Sahiwal divisions, Islamabad, Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan.Weather Forecast for Monday: Mainly hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country, while very hot in plain areas of Punjab and Sindh. However, dust-thunderstorm/rain with gusty winds is expected at isolated places in Hazara, Zhob, Kalat divisions, Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan.Past 24 Hours Weather: Dust-thundershower/rain with gusty winds occurred at scattered places in Malakand, Hazara, Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Sargodha, Faislabad divisions, Islamabad, Kashmir, while at isolated places in Lahore and D.G khan divisions. Weather remained very hot and dry in other parts of the country.Rainfall (mm) during Last 24 hrs: Punjab: Joharabad 20, Attock 17, Noorporthal 13, Murree 12, Sialkot 03, Islamabad (Z.P 01, A/P 01), Jhang, Layyah, T.T Singh 01, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Cherat 07, Malamjabba 04, Kalam 03, Peshawar, Mirkhani 01,Kashmir: Rawalakot 07, Garidupatta 01.Yesterday's Highest Maximum Temperatures: Sibbi 49°C, Dadu 47°C & Shaheed-Benazirabad 46°C.

Pakistan weather forecast: Sunday 30-06-2019

Mainly hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country, while very hot in plain areas of Punjab and Sindh, according to Met Office on Sunday. However, dust-thunderstorm/rain with gusty winds is expected at isolated places in Malakand, Hazara, Peshawar, Kohat, Bannu, Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Faislabad, Lahore, Sahiwal divisions, Islamabad, Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan.Weather Forecast for Monday: Mainly hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country, while very hot in plain areas of Punjab and Sindh. However, dust-thunderstorm/rain with gusty winds is expected at isolated places in Hazara, Zhob, Kalat divisions, Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan.Past 24 Hours Weather: Dust-thundershower/rain with gusty winds occurred at scattered places in Malakand, Hazara, Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Sargodha, Faislabad divisions, Islamabad, Kashmir, while at isolated places in Lahore and D.G khan divisions. Weather remained very hot and dry in other parts of the country.Rainfall (mm) during Last 24 hrs: Punjab: Joharabad 20, Attock 17, Noorporthal 13, Murree 12, Sialkot 03, Islamabad (Z.P 01, A/P 01), Jhang, Layyah, T.T Singh 01, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Cherat 07, Malamjabba 04, Kalam 03, Peshawar, Mirkhani 01,Kashmir: Rawalakot 07, Garidupatta 01.Yesterday's Highest Maximum Temperatures: Sibbi 49°C, Dadu 47°C & Shaheed-Benazirabad 46°C.

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Prince William and Kate to visit Pakistan in 2019: Kensington Palace

LONDON: Prince William and Duchess Kate will visit Pakistan in the autumn at the request of Britain’s Foreign Office, Kensington Palace said on Saturday.Further details will be provided in due course, their office said.Pakistan’s high commissioner in London welcomed the announcement.“The upcoming Royal Visit is a reflection of the importance the United Kingdom attaches to its relations with Pakistan,” said Mohammad Nafees Zakaria.“The two countries enjoy historical links which both sides wish to strengthen further,” he said.

Patriata chairlift rescue operation completed after 10 hours

MURREE: The operation to rescue the picnickers stranded in the Patriata chairlift, Murree has been completed after the area’s main attraction broke down on Saturday.“All 90 tourists stuck in the cable cars have been rescued to safety and all of them are safe and sound,” said Patriata cable car manager Mohsin Fazal, while talking to Geo News. “Whole cable car system will be checked before it is allowed to resume operation. The cable car operation will remain on hold while the chairlift will remain operational.”As many as 90 people remained marooned in the air for 10 hours. The cable car manager said help was sought from the district administration,  Rescue 1122, the Civil Defence and the Pakistan Army. DC Rawalpindi Chaudhry Muhammed Ali Randhawa said there were eight to nine people in every cable and none of the rescued is injured. “In first phase, we rescued 27 people from three cables that were easily accessible,” he told, adding it was very difficult to rescue the people on board other cable cars as they were on a height in a hilly area. So, we decided to re-adjust the haul rope back on to the sheaves to set the cable cars in motion, he said. The idea worked and we managed to rescue the people, he told. Assistant Commissioner Murree has been directed to conducted an inquiry as to why the cable car operation was allowed amid windstorm after sunset, he said. Randhawa said action will be taken against those involved in risking the lives of the people. The Patriata and Pindi Point cable cars have been closed with immediate effect until we get clearance from the Civil Defence and Rescue 1122, he informed. The chairlift is one of the major attractions for tourists in the hilly area of Murree. The 3.25 kilometres long facility was installed at an altitude of about 7,500 feet from the sea level and about 15 kilometres from the Murree town, starting from Ghulehrra Gali to Patriata top.Tourists visit these scenic areas round the year however, influx enhances during the summer season especially when school-going children get their annual two-month vacations. 

Prince William and Kate to visit Pakistan in 2019: Kensington Palace

LONDON: Prince William and Duchess Kate will visit Pakistan in the autumn at the request of Britain’s Foreign Office, Kensington Palace said on Saturday.Further details will be provided in due course, their office said.Pakistan’s high commissioner in London welcomed the announcement.“The upcoming Royal Visit is a reflection of the importance the United Kingdom attaches to its relations with Pakistan,” said Mohammad Nafees Zakaria.“The two countries enjoy historical links which both sides wish to strengthen further,” he said.

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Patriata chairlift rescue operation completed after 10 hours

MURREE: The operation to rescue the picnickers stranded in the Patriata chairlift, Murree has been completed after the area’s main attraction broke down on Saturday.“All 90 tourists stuck in the cable cars have been rescued to safety and all of them are safe and sound,” said Patriata cable car manager Mohsin Fazal, while talking to Geo News. “Whole cable car system will be checked before it is allowed to resume operation. The cable car operation will remain on hold while the chairlift will remain operational.”As many as 90 people remained marooned in the air for 10 hours. The cable car manager said help was sought from the district administration,  Rescue 1122, the Civil Defence and the Pakistan Army. DC Rawalpindi Chaudhry Muhammed Ali Randhawa said there were eight to nine people in every cable and none of the rescued is injured. “In first phase, we rescued 27 people from three cables that were easily accessible,” he told, adding it was very difficult to rescue the people on board other cable cars as they were on a height in a hilly area. So, we decided to re-adjust the haul rope back on to the sheaves to set the cable cars in motion, he said. The idea worked and we managed to rescue the people, he told. Assistant Commissioner Murree has been directed to conducted an inquiry as to why the cable car operation was allowed amid windstorm after sunset, he said. Randhawa said action will be taken against those involved in risking the lives of the people. The Patriata and Pindi Point cable cars have been closed with immediate effect until we get clearance from the Civil Defence and Rescue 1122, he informed. The chairlift is one of the major attractions for tourists in the hilly area of Murree. The 3.25 kilometres long facility was installed at an altitude of about 7,500 feet from the sea level and about 15 kilometres from the Murree town, starting from Ghulehrra Gali to Patriata top.Tourists visit these scenic areas round the year however, influx enhances during the summer season especially when school-going children get their annual two-month vacations. 

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Rescue operation completes ten hours after Patriata chairlift encounters malfunction

MURREE: The operation to rescue the picnickers stranded in the Patriata chairlift, Murree has been completed after the area’s main attraction broke down on Saturday.“All 90 tourists stuck in the cable cars have been rescued to safety and all of them are safe and sound,” said Patriata cable car manager Mohsin Fazal, while talking to Geo News. “Whole cable car system will be checked before it is allowed operation. The cable car operation will remain on hold while.”As many as 90 people remained marooned in the air for ten hours. He said the help was sought from the district administration,  Rescue 1122, the Civil Defence and the Pakistan Army. DC Rawalpindi Chaudhry Muhammed Ali Randhawa said there were eight to nine people in every cable and none of the rescued is injured. “In first phase, we rescued 27 people from three cables that were easily accessible,” he told, adding it was very difficult to rescue the people as the other cables were on a height in a hilly area. So, we decided to re-adjust the haul rope back on to the sheave wheels to set the cable cars in motion, he said. The idea worked and we managed to rescue the people, he told. Assistant Commissioner Murree has been directed to conducted an inquiry as to why the chairlift operation was allowed amid windstorm after sunset, he said. Randhawa said action will be taken against those involved in risking the lives of the people. The Patriata and Pindi Point chairlifts have been closed with immediate effect until we get satisfied with clearance from the Civil Defence and Rescue 1122, he informed. The chairlift is one of the major attractions for tourists in the hilly area of Murree. The 3.25 kilometres long facility was installed at an altitude of about 7,500 feet from the sea level and about 15 kilometres from the Murree town, starting from Ghulehrra Gali to Patriata top.Tourists visit these scenic areas round the year however, influx enhances during the summer season especially when school-going children get their two-month vacations. 

Rescue operation completes ten hours after Patriata chairlift encounters malfunction

MURREE: The operation to rescue the picnickers stranded in the Patriata chairlift, Murree has been completed after the area’s main attraction broke down on Saturday.“All 90 tourists stuck in the cable cars have been rescued to safety and all of them are safe and sound,” said Patriata cable car manager Mohsin Fazal, while talking to Geo News. “Whole cable car system will be checked before it is allowed operation. The cable car operation will remain on hold while.”As many as 90 people remained marooned in the air for ten hours. He said the help was sought from the district administration,  Rescue 1122, the Civil Defence and the Pakistan Army. DC Rawalpindi Chaudhry Muhammed Ali Randhawa said there were eight to nine people in every cable and none of the rescued is injured. “In first phase, we rescued 27 people from three cables that were easily accessible,” he told, adding it was very difficult to rescue the people as the other cables were on a height in a hilly area. So, we decided to re-adjust the haul rope back on to the sheave wheels to set the cable cars in motion, he said. The idea worked and we managed to rescue the people, he told. Assistant Commissioner Murree has been directed to conducted an inquiry as to why the chairlift operation was allowed amid windstorm after sunset, he said. Randhawa said action will be taken against those involved in risking the lives of the people. The Patriata and Pindi Point chairlifts have been closed with immediate effect until we get satisfied with clearance from the Civil Defence and Rescue 1122, he informed. The chairlift is one of the major attractions for tourists in the hilly area of Murree. The 3.25 kilometres long facility was installed at an altitude of about 7,500 feet from the sea level and about 15 kilometres from the Murree town, starting from Ghulehrra Gali to Patriata top.Tourists visit these scenic areas round the year however, influx enhances during the summer season especially when school-going children get their two-month vacations. 

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PM Imran congratulates Pakistan team for thrilling victory against Afghanistan

Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan has congratulated  the Pakistan team for keeping their nerve under pressure and in the end winning against Afghanistan.PM Imran took to Twitter after Pakistan recorded a three-wicket thrilling win over Afghanistan. The Prime Minister tweets, “Congratulations to the Pakistan team for keeping their nerve under pressure and in the end winning against Afghanistan.”“I also especially want to congratulate Afghanistan for the grit and determination with which they played against Pakistan today and against India earlier,” PM Imran added. Pakistan have recorded a thrilling victory over Afghanistan in the 36th match of the ICC World Cup at Headingley on Saturday.Chasing 228, they completed the three-wicket win with two balls remaining.Pakistan maintain their winning momentum to get closer to securing a spot for themselves in the semi-finals.

PM Imran congratulates Pakistan team for thrilling victory against Afghanistan

Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan has congratulated  the Pakistan team for keeping their nerve under pressure and in the end winning against Afghanistan.PM Imran took to Twitter after Pakistan recorded a three-wicket thrilling win over Afghanistan. The Prime Minister tweets, “Congratulations to the Pakistan team for keeping their nerve under pressure and in the end winning against Afghanistan.”“I also especially want to congratulate Afghanistan for the grit and determination with which they played against Pakistan today and against India earlier,” PM Imran added. Pakistan have recorded a thrilling victory over Afghanistan in the 36th match of the ICC World Cup at Headingley on Saturday.Chasing 228, they completed the three-wicket win with two balls remaining.Pakistan maintain their winning momentum to get closer to securing a spot for themselves in the semi-finals.

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PMLN MNAs, MPAs meet PM Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD: A group of MNAs and lawmakers from Punjab Assembly  belonging to  Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) has held a meeting with Prime Minister Imran Khan , Geo News reported on Saturday  quoting sources.The  meeting took place at Bani Gala during which  Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar was also present, the TV channel reported citing sources in the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.When contacted for comments by Geo News correspondent,  PMLN senior leader Marriyum Aurangzeb declined to comment.According to the report,  the lawmakers were in contact with  the PTI leadership for sometime. Names of the PMLN members who met with the prime minister were not immediately known .

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PMLN MNAs, MPAs meet PM Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD: A group of MNAs and lawmakers from Punjab Assembly  belonging to  Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) has held a meeting with Prime Minister Imran Khan , Geo News reported on Saturday  quoting sources.The  meeting took place at Bani Gala during which  Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar was also present, the TV channel reported citing sources in the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.When contacted for comments by Geo News correspondent,  PMLN senior leader Marriyum Aurangzeb declined to comment.According to the report,  the lawmakers were in contact with  the PTI leadership for sometime. Names of the PMLN members who met with the prime minister were not immediately known .

Shehbaz Sharif announces to resign as PAC chairman

ISLAMABAD: Leader of the Opposition in National Assembly, Shehbaz Sharif Saturday announced to resign from the chairmanship of Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and also demanded mid-term elections.“As per the party decision, I have decided to resign from the chairmanship of PAC,” he said this while talking to group of reporters at the Parliament House.Shehbaz Sharif said the country’s current atmosphere demanded that a mid-term elections should be held.He said it had also been decided that members of opposition parties would resign from the parliamentary commission constituted to probe rigging in the general elections held in 2018. He said Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Ahsan Iqbal would represent Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) in Rehbar Committee which was formed under All Parties Conference.To a question about the replacement of Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani, Shehbaz Sharif said the decision in this regard would be taken on the forum of Rehbar Committee.Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) always stood with journalist community for the freedom of media.He said PML-N strongly condemned the torture on President Karachi Press Club and anchor of a private TV by the government politicians.To another question, Shehbaz Sharif criticized the federal budget 2019-20 and called it anti-poor budget, adding that he never seen this type of situation on the treasury benches in his 30 years political career.

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PM Imran says measures being taken to protect poor from burden of inflation

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that all public institutions were facing record losses when his government came into power.Speaking in the National Assembly, PM Imran said the devaluation of rupee occurred due to current account deficit of billions the PTI government inherited.He said the biggest reason of shortage of dollars in the country is money-laundering carried out by previous ruling elite.Khan added when ruling elite engages in practice of money-laundering, it is not in a strong moral position to stop other people of doing so.PM Imran warned that there will be a complete crackdown on money-laundering. He said remittances of overseas Pakistanis are increasing through legal channels. He said all out facilities are being provided to lure the foreign investment into the country. Khan added all measures are being taken to protect the poor classes from the burden of inflation and it is passed on to those segments of society only who can afford it.The Prime Minister congratulated his team and party members for actively participating in the budget session, Radio Pakistan reported.Imran Khan also appreciated the role of PTI allies in standing united with the ruling party.

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Shehbaz Sharif announces to resign as PAC chairman

ISLAMABAD: Leader of the Opposition in National Assembly, Shehbaz Sharif Saturday announced to resign from the chairmanship of Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and also demanded mid-term elections.“As per the party decision, I have decided to resign from the chairmanship of PAC,” he said this while talking to group of reporters at the Parliament House.Shehbaz Sharif said the country’s current atmosphere demanded that a mid-term elections should be held.He said it had also been decided that members of opposition parties would resign from the parliamentary commission constituted to probe rigging in the general elections held in 2018. He said Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Ahsan Iqbal would represent Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) in Rehbar Committee which was formed under All Parties Conference.To a question about the replacement of Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani, Shehbaz Sharif said the decision in this regard would be taken on the forum of Rehbar Committee.Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) always stood with journalist community for the freedom of media.He said PML-N strongly condemned the torture on President Karachi Press Club and anchor of a private TV by the government politicians.To another question, Shehbaz Sharif criticized the federal budget 2019-20 and called it anti-poor budget, adding that he never seen this type of situation on the treasury benches in his 30 years political career.

PM Imran says measures being taken to protect poor from burden of inflation

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that all public institutions were facing record losses when his government came into power.Speaking in the National Assembly, PM Imran said the devaluation of rupee occurred due to current account deficit of billions the PTI government inherited.He said the biggest reason of shortage of dollars in the country is money-laundering carried out by previous ruling elite.Khan added when ruling elite engages in practice of money-laundering, it is not in a strong moral position to stop other people of doing so.PM Imran warned that there will be a complete crackdown on money-laundering. He said remittances of overseas Pakistanis are increasing through legal channels. He said all out facilities are being provided to lure the foreign investment into the country. Khan added all measures are being taken to protect the poor classes from the burden of inflation and it is passed on to those segments of society only who can afford it.The Prime Minister congratulated his team and party members for actively participating in the budget session, Radio Pakistan reported.Imran Khan also appreciated the role of PTI allies in standing united with the ruling party.

ANP leader shot dead in Peshawar

File photo of Sartaj KhanPeshawar: Gunmen on Saturday shot dead  a local leader of the Awami National Party (ANP) in an attack in Gul Bahar area of the provincial capital.Sartaj Khan, a District President of the ANP, was injured in the attack and was shifted to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries, according to Geo News.Hospital administration said body has been handed over the family of  Sartaj Khan.Police were yet to make a statement.

ANP leader shot dead in Peshawar

Peshawar: Gunmen on Saturday shot dead  a local leader of the Awami National Party (ANP) in an attack in Gul Bahar area of the provincial capital.Sartaj Khan, a District President of the ANP, was injured in the attack and was shifted to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries , according to Geo News.Hospital administration said body has been handed over the family of  Sartaj Khan.Police were yet to make a statement.

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Firdous Ashiq Awan terms passage of budget opposition's defeat

ISLAMABAD: Firdous Ashiq Awan on Saturday said  the federal budget is a step toward the goal of a prosperous, self-reliant and developed Pakistan.Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting tweeted that passage of the budget is  opposition's defeat. She said the government will take steps in the best interest of country and the nation, and the opposition will suffer defeat on every front.The Special Assistant said the government  is making bold decisions for  bright future of the people.

Firdous Ashiq Awan terms passage of budget opposition's defeat

ISLAMABAD: Firdous Ashiq Awan on Saturday said  the federal budget is a step toward the goal of a prosperous, self-reliant and developed Pakistan.Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting tweeted that passage of the budget is  opposition's defeat. She said the government will take steps in the best interest of country and the nation, and the opposition will suffer defeat on every front.The Special Assistant said the government  is making bold decisions for  bright future of the people.

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Pakistan rejects biased assertions of US Religious Freedom Report

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday  rejected US Religious Freedom Report, calling  it  biased in a statement issued by Foreign Ministry   .The statement said the report's segment on Pakistan is a  compendium of unsubstantiated and biased assertions."We do not support such national reports making observations on the internal affairs of sovereign States," said the statement.It said Pakistan has always played a positive role and engaged the international community including the United States with a view to have better and mutual understanding of the issue of religious freedoms, which are under stress around the world.It said Pakistan is of the view that all countries are obliged to promote religious harmony and have a duty to protect their citizens in accordance with national laws and international norms.Pakistan said a glaring discriminatory aspect of the report is that it has ignored the systematic persecution of minorities, particularly Muslims, in India, which are subjected to alien domination and foreign occupation such as in the occupied Jammu and Kashmir.It also said Pakistan has often raised its own concerns internationally including with the Western governments and the US over the growing trend of Islamophobia in their own countries.

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Pakistan rejects biased assertions of US Religious Freedom Report

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday  rejected US Religious Freedom Report, calling  it  biased in a statement issued by Foreign Ministry   .The statement said the report's segment on Pakistan is a  compendium of unsubstantiated and biased assertions."We do not support such national reports making observations on the internal affairs of sovereign States," said the statement.It said Pakistan has always played a positive role and engaged the international community including the United States with a view to have better and mutual understanding of the issue of religious freedoms, which are under stress around the world.It said Pakistan is of the view that all countries are obliged to promote religious harmony and have a duty to protect their citizens in accordance with national laws and international norms.Pakistan said a glaring discriminatory aspect of the report is that it has ignored the systematic persecution of minorities, particularly Muslims, in India, which are subjected to alien domination and foreign occupation such as in the occupied Jammu and Kashmir.It also said Pakistan has often raised its own concerns internationally including with the Western governments and the US over the growing trend of Islamophobia in their own countries.

Pakistan weather forecast: 29-06-2019

Mainly hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country, according to Met Office on Saturday.Dust-thunderstorm/rain with gusty winds is expected at isolated places in Malakand, Hazara, Peshawar, Kohat, Bannu, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Sargodha, Lahore, Faislabad, Karachi divisions, Islamabad, Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan during (Evening/night).Weather Forecast for Sunday: Mainly hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country, while very hot in plain areas of Punjab and Sindh. However, dust-thunderstorm/rain with gusty winds is expected at isolated places in Malakand, Hazara, Peshawar, Kohat, Bannu, D.I khan, Zhob, D.G khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Gujranwala, Lahore, Faislabad, Karachi divisions, Islamabad, Karachi and Gilgit Baltistan.Past 24 Hours Weather: Weather remained hot and dry in most parts of the country, while very hot in plain areas of Punjab and Sindh. However, dust-thundershower/rain with gusty winds occurred at isolated places in Faislabad and Sargodha divisionRainfall (mm) during Last 24 hrs: Punjab : Jhang 08, Noorpur Thal 04, Faislabad Trace.Yesterday's Highest Maximum Temperatures: Dadu, Sibbi 47°C, Bahawalnager, Sukkur 45°C, Shaheed Benazirabad, Jaccobabad, Rohri, Moenjodaro, Sargodha 44°C.

Pakistan weather forecast: 29-06-2019

Mainly hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country, according to Met Office on Saturday.Dust-thunderstorm/rain with gusty winds is expected at isolated places in Malakand, Hazara, Peshawar, Kohat, Bannu, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Sargodha, Lahore, Faislabad, Karachi divisions, Islamabad, Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan during (Evening/night).Weather Forecast for Sunday: Mainly hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country, while very hot in plain areas of Punjab and Sindh. However, dust-thunderstorm/rain with gusty winds is expected at isolated places in Malakand, Hazara, Peshawar, Kohat, Bannu, D.I khan, Zhob, D.G khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Gujranwala, Lahore, Faislabad, Karachi divisions, Islamabad, Karachi and Gilgit Baltistan.Past 24 Hours Weather: Weather remained hot and dry in most parts of the country, while very hot in plain areas of Punjab and Sindh. However, dust-thundershower/rain with gusty winds occurred at isolated places in Faislabad and Sargodha divisionRainfall (mm) during Last 24 hrs: Punjab : Jhang 08, Noorpur Thal 04, Faislabad Trace.Yesterday's Highest Maximum Temperatures: Dadu, Sibbi 47°C, Bahawalnager, Sukkur 45°C, Shaheed Benazirabad, Jaccobabad, Rohri, Moenjodaro, Sargodha 44°C.

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Pakistan to offer scholarships to around 3000 Afghan students

ISLAMABAD: Special Advisor to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Friday said that Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan would be awarding around 3000 scholarships to Afghan students under a four-year programme.“These scholarships will be offered in phases and every year students of different categories will be the beneficiaries (of these scholarships),” she told APP.“This year around 795 Afghan students would come to Pakistan for studies and benefit under this programme.These scholarships are a gift from Prime Minister of Pakistan, the government of Pakistan and the HEC,” she added.She said that the Afghan students, who were capable and had the passion to pursue their educational careers were being invited adding, “Pakistan is going to host these students.”She said that that under the scholarship programme, 500 students would be given admission in different medical colleges every year, while around 100 students would get admission in dental colleges.She said 600 students would be given admission in different engineering universities.Firdous said besides that the Afghan students would get facilitation for admission in different MS and PhD programmes in Pakistan.The government of Pakistan was forthcoming to facilitate Afghan students, she said adding that it was a very positive step.She elaborated that the students, benefitting from the programme would be both from Afghan camps in Pakistan and different provinces of Afghanistan.

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Pakistan to offer scholarships to around 3000 Afghan students

ISLAMABAD: Special Advisor to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Friday said that Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan would be awarding around 3000 scholarships to Afghan students under a four-year programme.“These scholarships will be offered in phases and every year students of different categories will be the beneficiaries (of these scholarships),” she told APP.“This year around 795 Afghan students would come to Pakistan for studies and benefit under this programme.These scholarships are a gift from Prime Minister of Pakistan, the government of Pakistan and the HEC,” she added.She said that the Afghan students, who were capable and had the passion to pursue their educational careers were being invited adding, “Pakistan is going to host these students.”She said that that under the scholarship programme, 500 students would be given admission in different medical colleges every year, while around 100 students would get admission in dental colleges.She said 600 students would be given admission in different engineering universities.Firdous said besides that the Afghan students would get facilitation for admission in different MS and PhD programmes in Pakistan.The government of Pakistan was forthcoming to facilitate Afghan students, she said adding that it was a very positive step.She elaborated that the students, benefitting from the programme would be both from Afghan camps in Pakistan and different provinces of Afghanistan.

Afghan President visits Allama Iqbal?s mausoleum

LAHORE: President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani on Friday visited mausoleum of the great poet of the East Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal and offered Fateha.Afghanistan officials, including financial experts and media members, also accompanied the President.On his arrival, the Afghan President was presented salute by a contingent of the Rangers.He laid a  wreath at the grave of Dr Allama Iqbal and recorded his impressions in the visitor’s book.

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Afghan President visits Allama Iqbal?s mausoleum

LAHORE: President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani on Friday visited mausoleum of the great poet of the East Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal and offered Fateha.Afghanistan officials, including financial experts and media members, also accompanied the President.On his arrival, the Afghan President was presented salute by a contingent of the Rangers.He laid a  wreath at the grave of Dr Allama Iqbal and recorded his impressions in the visitor’s book.

Multiple power connections of KMC disconnected on non-payment of dues

KARACHI: Multiple power connections of KMC were  disconnected  on Friday on account of non-payment of monthly electricity bills as the municipal body still owes Rs 4.11 billion to the power utility."The honorable court had directed KMC to pay monthly electricity bills from April 2019 onwards to KE out of which no payment has been made since court order issued in April 2019," said a statement issued by K-Electric.K-Electric said it had served several notices to the municipality for payment of monthly electricity bills, before disconnection. "KE urges concerned authorities to pay outstanding dues as per the Court orders at the earliest". 

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Multiple power connections of KMC disconnected on non-payment of dues

KARACHI: Multiple power connections of KMC were  disconnected  on Friday on account of non-payment of monthly electricity bills as the municipal body still owes Rs 4.11 billion to the power utility."The honorable court had directed KMC to pay monthly electricity bills from April 2019 onwards to KE out of which no payment has been made since court order issued in April 2019," said a statement issued by K-Electric.K-Electric said it had served several notices to the municipality for payment of monthly electricity bills, before disconnection. "KE urges concerned authorities to pay outstanding dues as per the Court orders at the earliest".