UNITED NATIONS, Feb. 14 (APP): Pakistan is making “focused efforts” to stamp out violent extremism and terrorism, Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi has told the U.N. General Assembly, while slamming attempts by unprincipled politicians to build their political fortunes by spreading fear and the deliberate mischaracterization of people of other faiths or cultures. Speaking in the 193-member […]
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AT U.N., Pakistan calls for delinking terrorism from religion
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Normal to above-normal rainfall expected from February to April
ISLAMABAD, Feb 14 (APP): Normal to above-normal rainfall is expected in most parts of the country from February to April. An official of Met Office on Sunday informed that a western disturbance during late winter may enhance precipitation intensity in northern half of the country. While normal rainfall is expected in southern half of the […]
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Pakistan dismayed over Indian reaction to F-16 sale
ISLAMABAD, Feb 14 (APP): Pakistan on Sunday expressed its dismay and surprise over Indian government’s reaction to sale of F-16 aircraft to Pakistan. Responding to media queries over Indian reaction to US decision on F-16 sale, Spokesperson of the Foreign Office said “We are surprised and disappointed at the Indian Government’s reaction. Their army and […]
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80 flights land safely in foggy conditions at AIIAP using SEA’s 2nd ILS CAT IIIB
Muhammad Atif Noor ISLAMABAD, Feb 14 (APP): Dense fog in Punjab and plains of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa usually becomes a hurdle in safe landing of aircrafts during winter, but this time around a considerable improvement was witnessed at Allama Iqbal International Airport (AIIAP) Lahore due to installment of Instrument Landing System (ILS) CAT IIIB by Pakistan […]
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E-Books reading trend getting popular
ISLAMABAD, Feb 14 (APP): E-Books reading trend is gaining popularity in the federal capital due to availability of books on websites and Internet. Certain organization like National Book Foundation (NBF) and Pakistan Academy of Letters are working for the promotion of book reading in the country. Talking to APP, an official of NBF said that […]
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Police arrests 30 suspects including 10 Afghan refugees
PESHAWAR (APP): Capital city police during search operation conducted in cantt and rural city and arrested 30 suspects and recovered arms ammunition from their possession Saturday. Police official said that search operation was conducted in different areas of the city including cantt and arrested 30 suspects including 10 illegal residents Afghan refugees. The police have […]