PESSI governing body approves budget for FY 2021-22

LAHORE: The governing body of Punjab Employees Social Security Institution (PESSI) on Monday approved surplus budget of Rs 19.85 billion for the financial year 2021-22. The budget was approved in a meeting chaired by Punjab Minister for Labour Ansar Majeed Khan here at the Social Security Head Office. According to the PESSI spokesperson, more than […]

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Administrator Karachi for taking measures to give university status to KMDC

KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Laeeq Ahmed on Monday directed the officials concerned to take measures to give university status to Karachi Medical and Dental College (KMDC). “Daily OPD should be done in the dental hospital and a private wing of the dental hospital be also set up”, he expressed these views while chairing a meeting to […]

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1 arrested, 940 gm heroin seized

KARACHI: Customs Monday arrested an accused from Jinnah International Airport (JIAP) and recovered 940 gram heroin from his luggage. According to Customs spokesman, Model Customs Collectorate intercepted a passenger traveling abroad for checking. During the search, the officials recovered 940 gram heroin valuing Rs9.4 million concealed tactfully in the suitcase. Further investigation was underway, said […]

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Arts Council declares COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for entry

KARACHI: The Arts Council of Pakistan (ACP) Karachi on Monday declared COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for entry into the ACP, with effect from July 1. This was announced by President ACP Muhammad Ahmad Shah, said a spokesperson of the ACP. Ahmed Shah said that cultural activities were being revived in the Arts Council but vaccination is […]

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Shazia Marri urges people to get vaccinated against COVID-19

KARACHI: Member of the National Assembly (MNA), Shazia Atta Marri in a video message on the eve of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto’s birthday urged that people to get vaccinated against Covid-19 for their safety. “In this way, people should get vaccinated against coronavirus to pay homage to Shaheed Benazir Bhutto”, she said this in a […]

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Delegation of journalists held interactive meeting with President of Pakistan

KARACHI: A delegation of Journalists from Karachi on Monday met with the President of Pakistan, Dr. Arif Alvi at Governor House Sindh Karachi to discuss a new electronic voting machine system. The delegation included Dr Jabbar Khattak from Daily Awami Awaz, Zaffar Abbas from Dawn, Wamiq Zuberi from Business Recorder, columnist Nusrat Mirza, Manzar Naqvi […]

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SBP policy initiative to enhance financial inclusion of persons with disabilities : President

KARACHI: President Arif Alvi on Monday said the policy initiative by State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) would eventually enhance financial inclusion of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the country. The president appreciated the SBP for designing a comprehensive policy to facilitate the PWDs in collaboration with all the stakeholders. In his key note address, he […]

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