PESHAWAR: World Bank Country Director to Pakistan, Najy Benhassine called on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Science and Information Technology (STIT) and Food, Atif Khan and discussed investment opportunities for international donors in various projects approved in annual development program of this year in the IT sector of STIT department here on Tuesday. Managing Director Information […]
Read MorePESHAWAR: At least seven members of a family including three brothers and women were killed when armed assailants attacked a house in Chooha Gujar area of Chamkani, on the outskirts of the city here on Tuesday. According to ASP Chamkani, Ahmad Zubair Cheema, the assailants attacked a house owned by Ibrahim over a property dispute […]
Read MoreHARIPUR: Coronavirus vaccination Tuesday resumed in district Haripur where earlier the health department has immunized over 135000 citizens. After a break of one-week, health department has resumed the coronavirus vaccination in district Haripur, vaccination also reduced the COVID-19 cases in the district. The successful coronavirus vaccination drive in district Haripur was led by District Health […]
Read MoreParticipating in the budget debate, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, MNA Rao Muhammad Ajmal Khan urged the government and opposition benches to join hands for further improving agriculture sector in the country. He said the government should enhance subsidy for the farmers community, adding that many other countries were offering maximum subsidy. Taking part in the budget […]
Read MorePESHAWAR: United Kingdom has announced support to capacity building initiatives for the brick kiln sector in Pakistan to reduce emission for improving air quality and reducing smog. These views were expressed by Christian Turner, British High Commissioner to Pakistan in a press statement issued in connection with launching of UK support to the brick kiln […]
Read MoreFAISALABAD: Precious material of a local spinning mill was reduced to ashes in the area of Khurarianwala police station. A spokesman said on Tuesday that a fire erupted in HA Spinning Mill, situated at Sheikhupura Road near Drammanwala Mor due to unknown reasons. The fire engulfed the entire surroundings and burnt precious material including cotton […]
Read MorePESHAWAR: A national workshop on “Molecular PCR based Techniques for Genetic Testing” consisting of different sessions was organized at the University of Agriculture, Dera Ismail Khan. According to details, experts from all over the country were participated in the workshop to share their knowledge on the topic. Director General of Arid Zone Research Centre, Dr. […]
Read MorePESHAWAR: Special Assistant to Chief Minister on Prisons of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Shafiullah Tuesday visited Central Jail Peshawar. During the visit, he inspected various sections of the prison including women and children barracks, kitchen, control room and hospital. He said that visit has been conducted on the directives of Chief Minister and was aimed to bring […]
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