Swearing-in ceremony for Sindh LG election winners on May 22

ISLAMABAD, May 16 (APP): The swearing-in ceremony of the elected members of the Sindh local government election winners is set to be held on May 22, as announced in a notification by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). The notification for the appointment of District […]

NSC urges resolving political differences through talks, not confrontation

ISLAMABAD, May 16 (APP):The National Security Committee on Tuesday, vowing “zero tolerance” against violence and miscreancy in the country, emphasised the resolution of political differences through dialogue as per democratic values, without any confrontation. The NSC meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, also resolved […]

Russia says S.Africa military delegation visiting Moscow: agencies

Moscow, May 15 (AFP/APP): The commander of South Africa’s ground forces is in Moscow for talks, Russian news agencies said Monday, days after Washington accused Pretoria of secretly providing arms to Russia. Lieutenant General Lawrence Mbatha is heading a delegation that discussed “issues relating to […]

US challenger leads battle for top UN migration job

Geneva, May 15 (AFP/APP): US candidate Amy Pope looked poised to become the first woman to lead the UN migration agency, after Monday’s first round of voting put her squarely in the lead — ahead of her own boss. After an unusually acrimonious leadership battle […]

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