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Karachi, May 08, 2013 (PPI-OT): The honourable Sindh High Court has granted stay order in favour of Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC), against the directives of the Election Commission of Pakistan, Provincial Election Commission and the Returning Officer (R.O.) for NA- 239. SSGC had prayed before the Honorable Court in …
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Governor Punjab calls on caretaker Chief Minister Sindh
Karachi, May 08, 2013 (PPI-OT): Governor Punjab Makhdoom Ahmad Mahmood called on Caretaker Chief Minister Sindh Justice (R) Zahid Kurban Alavi at C.M House on Wednesday. Both the leaders exchanged their views about the May 11 general elections and other matters of Mutual interest. Caretaker provincial Minister for law and …
Read More »European Union provides Nobel Peace Prize funds to United Nations (International) Children’s Fund for Education in Northwestern Pakistan
Islamabad, May 08, 2013 (PPI-OT): The European Union has provided € 300,000 from its Nobel Peace Prize money to UNICEF to support its educational activities for children affected by a lack of security in parts of northwestern Pakistan. The agreement was formalised today in Islamabad, between Lars-Gunnar Wigemark, Ambassador and …
Read More »Lahore Electric Supply Company wins Water and Power Development Authority annual Inter Unit Sports Competitions
Lahore, May 08, 2013 (PPI-OT): Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) won the 44th WAPDA Annual Inter Unit Sports Competitions, while Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) and Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO) bagged second and third positions in the competitions respectively. WAPDA Chairman Syed Raghib Abbas Shah was the chief guest …
Read More »Turkmenistan wants to help Pakistan in energy sector: Envoy
Islamabad, May 08, 2013 (PPI-OT): Turkmenistan has abundant natural gas resources and is interested to help Pakistan in energy sector for improving its economy and bringing the two countries further closer. These remarks were made by H.E.Mr.Atadjan N Movlamov, Ambassador of Turkmenistan in Pakistan during a meeting with business leaders …
Read More »Ambassador Olson highlights United States support to small farmers in Pakistan
Islamabad, May 08, 2013 (PPI-OT): US Ambassador Richard Olson today reaffirmed the United States government’s long-term support to farming communities in Pakistan. “Since the 1950s, the United States has been working to support agriculture in Pakistan, introducing the Kinnow orange and helping to double Pakistan’s wheat production. Today, we continue …
Read More »Message of President Zardari on the occasion of World Red Cross (Crescent) Day
Islamabad, May 08, 2013 (PPI-OT): I wish to greet Pakistan Red Crescent Society and tens of thousands of workers and volunteers of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) across the globe on this World Red Cross Day, commemorating the 150th anniversary of continued service to humanity. Serving humanity …
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