AIOU to adopt online admissions from Autumn 2021 semester

ISLAMABAD: The Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) on Tuesday has announced to offer admission via fully automated mechanism from Autumn 2021 semester. According to AIOU, prospectuses and admission application forms for all programs will be available online on the university website (www.aiou.edu.pk). Applicants will not only be required to fill online application form but also […]

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CDA enhance Capital hospital bed capacity to 150

ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) has increased the number of beds in the new under construction block of Capital Hospital from 100 to 150 to provide maximum medical facilities to the residents. The Authority’s chairman, Aamir Ali Ahmed gave formal approval while chairing a meeting here on Tuesday. The project director briefed the chairman CDA […]

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3 Hesco officers suspended for involvement in power theft

HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) authorities here Tuesday suspended Sub Divisional Officer Kohsar Tahir Habib Abid, Line Superintendent and meter supervisor on account of their alleged involvement in power theft. According to HESCO spokesman, SDO Kohsar Tahir Habib Abid, LS-1 Ghulam Sarwar and Meter Supervisor Afaq Ahmed were found involved in power theft […]

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COVID-19 national tally reports 74 infected patients in critical condition

ISLAMABAD: The national tally on Tuesday of total active COVID-19 cases was recorded 33, 390 with 830 more people testing positive for the deadly virus and 714 people recovering from the disease whereas 74 infected persons were admitted in the hospitals in critical condition during last 24 hours. Twenty-five corona patients have died during past […]

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Pak-China strategic cooperative partnership remains strong anchor for peace, progress: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday said in an era of complex and profound changes at global and regional levels, ‘all-weather strategic cooperative partnership’ between Pakistan and China remained a strong anchor for peace, progress and prosperity. Addressing the “CPC and World Political Parties Summit” virtually to mark the 100th anniversary of founding of Communist […]

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ICCI hails launch of Gender Protection Unit in Capital

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Police under the chair of IGP Qazi Jameel ur Rehman on Tuesday organized a roundtable conference on the Gender Protection Unit. Speaking at the occasion, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, hailed the establishment of a Gender Protection Unit (GPU) by Islamabad Police and termed it […]

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Indian troops launch cordon, search operations in different parts of IIOJK

ISLAMABAD: In Indian Illegally Occupied Kashmir, Indian troops continued their violent cordon and search operations in several areas of the territory. The troops continued the operation in Sunderbani area of Rajouri on eighth straight day, reported on Tuesday. The searches were launched last Monday (28 June) after an Indian army man was injured in an […]

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UN rights office ‘deeply saddened, disturbed’ over jailed Indian activist Stan Swamy’s death

The office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on Tuesday said that it was “deeply saddened and disturbed” over the death of Indian rights human activist Stan Swamy while under imprisonment. Liz Throssell, the spokesperson for the office, said in a statement that in the light of the events and the coronavirus […]

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