Women socio-economic uplift atop PTI’s govt priorities, KP Minister

PESHAWAR: KP Minister for Local Governments & Rural Development (LG&RD), Akbar Ayub Khan Thursday said that the socio-economic empowerment of women atop priorities’ list of the federal and provincial government of PTI. He was addressing the inaugural function of 5-year socio-economic empowerment programme for women here under the auspices of USAID and International Rescue Committee […]

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634, 510 COVID-19 doses administered; 27 new infections reported in 24 hours

RAWALPINDI: As many as 634, 510 people including 30, 322 health workers and 604, 188 senior citizens have jabbed themselves so far against the deadly coronavirus (COVID-19) from 23 centres operating across the district since the vaccination administering drive launched on March 10. According to data shared by the district administration here Thursday, 27 more […]

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Protest held for 20% increase in pension for retired employees

HYDERABAD: All Sindh Retired Government Servants Welfare Association on Thursday staged a protest for sufficient increase in pension for retired employees to face the increasing trend of inflation. A rally led by Muhammad Siddique Ghori and Muhammad Farooq Khan criticized meagre enhancement in pension announced in the provincial budget and demanded to enhance at least […]

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Tourist spots of Allai secures international importance: DIG Hazara

ALLAI: Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Police Hazara region Mirvais Niaz Thursday said that tourist spots in the area of Allai Bann police station have international importance and directions have been given for deputation of patrolling force to facilitate the tourists. The DIG expressed these views during his visit to Allai Bann police station and police […]

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ATC convicts two members of banned outfit for collecting alms

FAISALABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Thursday awarded one year imprisonment each to two members of a banned outfit for collecting alms. The court also imposed a fine of Rs. 30, 000 on each convict. ATC Judge Shahzad Hussain announced the verdict after hearing the argument of the parties and examining evidence. According to the […]

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AJK General Elections – 2021: Electioneering gets momentum.

MIRPUR [AJK]: The election campaigns for the upcoming General Elections in Azad Jammu & Kashmir getting momentum after the returning officers unveiled the list of eligible candidates in all 45 constituencies of the AJK legislative assembly. The upcoming legislative assembly would be consisting of 53 seats out of which, upon 33 seats, candidates will be […]

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Ahmed Faisal Chaudhry posted as SDPO Cantt Hyderabad

HYDERABAD: Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Ahmed Faisal Chaudhry, presently posted as SDPO Hyderi, district Larkana was transferred and posted as SDPO, Cantonment, district Hyderabad with immediate effect and until further orders. According to a notification issued here on Thursday, ASP Ahmed Faisal Chaudhry, has been posted as Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO)Cantt district Hyderabad […]

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Joint efforts for establishment of peace in Afghanistan stressed

PESHAWAR: Maintenance of law and order in the neighbouring country is vital for achieving the goal of maintaining peace and serenity in the whole region. This was argued by the participants of a discussion on Thursday by the experts in a discussion held in Area Study Centre University of Peshawar. The event among others was […]

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