Ishaq Dar commends WB support in flood recovery, rehabilitation

ISLAMABAD, Feb 07 (APP):Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday commended the support of World Bank in flood recovery, and rehabilitation efforts and assured full support to the WB-funded development projects in Pakistan. The minister said this while meeting Regional Director […]

25 killed, 15 injured in Kohistan road mishap

PESHAWAR, Feb 07 (APP): At least 25 passengers killed and 15 others were injured when a passenger bus careened into a deep ravine after colliding with a car in Upper Kohistan on Tuesday night. According to Kohistan Police, the ill-fated bus was coming from Gilgit […]

French unions battle to keep momentum in pension showdown

Paris, Feb 7 (AFP/APP):Opponents of France’s controversial pension reform plan sought to keep up the momentum on a third day of protests and strikes, but the numbers taking to the streets were down on the previous week. President Emmanuel Macron’s bid to raise the retirement […]

Turkey-Syria quake toll tops 6,200 as rescuers battle cold

Sanliurfa, Turkey, Feb 7 (AFP/APP): Rescuers in Turkey and Syria battled frigid cold Tuesday in a race against time to find survivors under buildings flattened by a earthquake that killed more than 6,200 people. Tremors that inflicted more suffering on a border area, already plagued […]

Punjab University (PU) and Pakistan Navy War College ink MoU

LAHORE, Feb 06 (APP): Punjab University (PU) and Pakistan Navy War College (PNWC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote joint research projects and organize several academic activities. The MoU signing ceremony was held in the committee room of Punjab University Vice Chancellor office, […]

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