PU, Uzbek university to fortify academic ties

LAHORE: The Punjab University (PU) and Uzbekistan’s Nuqus State Pedagogical Institute have vowed to strengthen academic relations and promote cultural activities to bring both the nations closer. In this regard, a delegation from the Uzbek university is visiting Punjab University currently, which called on PU Vice Chancellor Prof Niaz Ahmed at his office here on […]

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NAB asked to file reference against Kh Asif till July 3

LAHORE: An accountability court on Thursday granted an opportunity to National Accountability Bureau (NAB) for filing reference against Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Khwaja Muhammad Asif in assets beyond means case till July 3. Accountability Court Judge Sheikh Sajjad Ahmad conducted the case proceedings, wherein the jail authorities produced Kh Asif on expiry of […]

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Corrupt leaders tarnish country’s image : Dr. Shahbaz Gill

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Political Communication, Dr. Shahbaz Gill on Thursday said corrupt rulers have not only tarnished image of the country through money laundering but also caused its inclusion in Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. The government is enacting positive legislation in connection with FATF under able leadership of […]

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Use of abusive language is PML-N’s culture: Usman Buzdar

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that using abusive language for others was the ingrained culture of PML-N’s leaders, having no resemblance with the centuries-old societal traditions of the province of Punjab. In a statement issued on Thursday, the CM strongly reprobated Rohail Asghar, a PML-N MNA, over his statement and he […]

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30, 000 fine imposed over profiteering

LAHORE: Assistant Commissioner Shalimar Mansoor Qazi on Thursday imposed Rs 30, 000 fine over profiteering and overcharging. According to a district administration spokesperson, the AC Shalimar imposed the fine during his visit to various stores and meat shops. Mansoor Qazi also held five shopkeepers over profiteering. Deputy Commissioner Mudassar Riaz issued direction to assistant commissioners […]

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