LAHORE, Aug 18 (ABC): An anti polio drive will start on August 22 in the province. According to the Health department sources on Thursday, the campaign will remain intact till August 28 in high risk districts, including Lahore, Rawalpindi and Faisalabad, while the campaign will conclude on August 26 in rest of the districts. The Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department …

LONDON, August 18(ABC):  A British-Pakistani woman has been elected as a councillor in Salford for Higher Irlam and Peel Green. Mishal Saeed, who is a graduate of the University of Oxford, won by 1,317 votes on Labour Party’s ticket. Local elections are an important opportunity for residents to make their voices heard regarding local issues and how they want them …

ISLAMABAD, August 18(ABC): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday assigned the portfolio of anti-narcotics to the newly appointed Special Assistant Attaullah Tarar. After the approval of Shahbaz Sharif, the notification for the appointment of Atta Tarar has been issued. According to the official notification, he will work under Federal Minister for Narcotics Control Shah Zain Bugti.

ISLAMABAD, Aug 18 (ABC):Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq Wednesday said that Pakistan had always given priority to the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Government of Pakistan was looking forward to enhance the relationship that would be mutually beneficial for the two countries. “Pakistan and Iran are not only neighbors but brothers”, he said during a luncheon …

ISLAMABAD, August 18(ABC): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Umar on Tuesday said that the long march option is always in consideration with Imran Khan, he will use it whenever he thinks fit. PTI General Secretary said that elections are the only solution to the political and economic crisis in Pakistan, the time frame of the elections should be given, then …

ISLAMABAD, Aug 17(ABC): Deputy Director General, Ministry of Public Security (MPS) of Peoples’ Republic of China, Gao Fei along with a delegation on Wednesday visited National Counter Terrorism Authority’s (NACTA) Headquarters. Muhammad Tahir Rai, National Coordinator, NACTA briefed the delegation on authority’s contribution to counter terrorism and extremism, said a press release. Rai emphasized the significance of cooperation in sharing …

ISLAMABAD, August 16(ABC): United States Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome on Tuesday said that the U.S. stands with communities in Pakistan recovering from the devastation caused by severe flooding. In his tweet, he said, “I issued a declaration of humanitarian need, and in response, USAID Pakistan will provide $100,000 to affected populations.” This USAID International Disaster Assistance funding will help …

PESHAWAR, August 16(ABC): Awami National Party (ANP) provincial president Aimal Wali Khan on Tuesday said that talks with terrorists will not yield any concrete results. Talking to journalists, he said that any kind of fighting on Pashtun lands will not be tolerated. Aimal Wali Khan said that Pakhtun Qaumi Jirga makes it clear that instead of bringing about fundamental changes …

ISLAMABAD, August 16(ABC): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday formally started preparations for the upcoming general elections. In this regard, a committee has been formed under the chairmanship of Riaz Fatiana for the selection and initial scrutiny of PTI candidates. Sources privy to the matter said that the committee headed by Riaz Fatiana held informal meetings with the candidates, the committee …

PESHAWAR, August 16(ABC): Special Assistant to the Chief Minister on Information and Broadcasting Barrister Mohammad Ali Saif on Tuesday said that the Tank attack intended to disrupt peace talks with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Earlier today, two police personnel — deployed on polio campaign duty — were martyred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Tank when unidentified men opened fire at them. The incident …