Thalassemia Research Institute to be set up in Punjab: minister

LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid has said that the Punjab Thalassemia and Other Genetic Disorders Prevention and Research Institute is being set up in accordance with the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan. She said this while giving approval of Punjab Thalassemia and Other Genetic Disorders Prevention and Research Institute in the syndicate […]

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95pc Ehsaas survey completed in Pakistan: Dr Sania

LAHORE:Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Senator Dr Sania Nishtar said on Saturday that 95 per cent Ehsaas survey had been completed across country and every effort was being made to complete the remaining part by July 31, 2021. Briefing the media here at the commissioner’s office, she said […]

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CCPO stresses society role to curb drug abuse among youth

LAHORE:Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Lahore Additional IG Ghulam Mahmood Dogar Saturday said that society must play its role to curb drug abuse among people, especially the youth, to make Pakistan a drug-free country. He was addressing the annual award distribution ceremony, held here in connection with observance of the ‘International Day against Drugs Abuse […]

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Plan chalked out to implement Rs 560bln development programme

LAHORE:On the instructions of Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar, a plan has been chalked out for the implementation of Rs 560 billion development programme. In this connection, a meeting was held in the CM’s Office on Saturday under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Jawad Rafique Malik. Principal Secretary to CM Tahir Khurshid and secretaries […]

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Foundation of sustainable development laid in Punjab: CM

LAHORE:Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that the foundation of sustainable development in the province has been laid as a record Rs 560 billion programme will ensure composite development in every district. He said this during a meeting with Provincial Minister Murad Raas, Members Provincial Assembly Sami Ullah Chaudhry and Asad Khokhar who […]

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Tests being conducted to keep police force free from drugs: IGP

LAHORE:Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Inam Ghani has said that tests are being conducted in all districts to keep the police force free from drugs. He said drug tests of senior and junior officers were also being conducted, and strict departmental and legal action against drug-addict officers would not be delayed. While chairing a […]

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Pak traders invited to benefit from Uzbek opportunities

LAHORE:Deputy Governor of Namangn Region, Uzbekistan and head of Uzbek delegation Inamov Okibjon Odiljonovich Saturday invited Pakistani businesspeople to visit his country and benefit from the opportunities through joint ventures with their Uzbek counterparts. He was talking to business community here at Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry, where LCCI President Mian Tariq Misbah and […]

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