880KM new roads in merged areas constructed

PESHAWAR:Under Accelerated Implementation Programme (AIP), the government has constructed 880 kilometers new roads in merged areas to strengthen communication connectivity. Work on 65 projects including construction and repair of roads and bridges continued in merged areas under supervision of Communication and Works Department (C&W) to open it for progress and development. C&W Department officials told […]

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Antonio Guterres, after re-election as UN chief for 2nd term, calls for new era of ‘solidarity and equality’

Antonio Guterres was on Friday re-appointed to a second term as UN Secretary-General, pledging as his priority, to continue helping the world chart a course out of the coronavirus pandemic. Taking the oath of office in the iconic General Assembly Hall, Guterres said he was aware of the immense responsibilities bestowed on him at this […]

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Senate offers Fateha for security personnel martyred in Turbat

ISLAMABAD:The Senate on Friday offered Fateha for the security personnel martyred at Turbat in a terrorist attack and also for the departed soul of brother of Minister for Human Rights Dr. Shireen Mazari. Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani asked Senator Mushtaq Ahmed to lead the Fateha. The House also prayed for the early recovery of […]

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IHC directs police to recover minor girl by Monday

ISLAMABAD:Expressing displeasure with Islamabad Police for failing to comply the court orders, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday directed the federal police to produce the minor girl after recovering till June 21, in a dispute related to her custody. Justice Aamer Farooq, hearing the case, expressed sever annoyance with superintendent of police (saddar) Islamabad […]

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Economy on right track due to transparent, corruption free governance : Hammad Azhar

ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar on Friday said country’s economy was on right track for which the entire credit goes to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf for ensuring transparent and corruption-free governance. Speaking in the National Assembly, the minister said oil prices in Pakistan were the lowest as compared to the world and Petroleum Development Levy […]

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AJK minister parts ways with PML-N, joins PTI

ISLAMABAD:In a major set back to the ruling party in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), the senior politician of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Mir Akbar Khan parted ways from its party and joined Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) on Friday. According to PTI central media department, the AJK politician announced his decision in a meeting with PTI’s […]

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