Separate barracks being constructed in prisons to ensure safety of female

ISLAMABAD:Around seven multi-story barracks were being constructed in seven jails of Punjab for the safety and care of women and their children, said an official of Ministry of Human Rights(MoHR) here on Sunday. Talking to reporter he said that a Prisoner Management Information System had also been launched in 21 jails of the province, he […]

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Chairman KPT inspects Oil Pier-I, directs to ensure its regular maintenance

ISLAMABAD:Chairman Karachi Port Trust (KPT) Nadir Mumtaz on Sunday inspected Oil Pier-I and directed concerned divisions to ensure its regular maintenance. In a statement, he said that KPT would ensure maintenance at all Oil Piers and Chemical handling Berths, under their personal supervision, to ensure expeditious discharging of liquid cargo. He said Oil Pier-III was […]

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Noor Zaman clinches PSA Satellite Tournament

ISLAMABAD:Noor Zaman clinched the Professional Squash Association (PSA) Satellite Tournament played here at the Mushaf Squash Complex on Sunday. Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) was organizing a series of four PSA Satellite Tournaments of US$1,000 prize money each here at Mushaf Squash Complex. The 2nd Tournament of the series concluded on Sunday with the semifinals and […]

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Hunerkada to organize one-day painting workshop on Monday

ISLAMABAD:Hunerkada College of Visual and Performing Arts would organize a one-day workshop on “Painting with Asrar Farooqi” on Monday. Hunerkada said that the registration was underway for the participation in the workshop, an official said. The participants should have required material for the workshop including white, lemon yellow, yellow mid, yellow ochre, orange yellow, scarlet […]

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Planning ministry launches mental health support unit

ISLAMABAD:The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives launched on Sunday the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) unit as a part of its emergency response to COVID-19. According to a press release issued by the ministry, the initiative is funded by United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) Pakistan. The aim of this initiative is […]

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Rs 70 mln grant approved for providing gas facility to Bhakkar : Masti Khel

ISLAMABAD:Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Member National Assembly (MNA) Muhammad Sana Ullah Khan Masti Khel on Monday said that the Rs 70 million grant had been approved for providing gas facility to Bhakkar. Talking to reporter, the MNA said he was thankful to Prime Minister Imran Khan for approving Rs 4.5 billion for converting Mainwali to Muzaffargarh […]

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Sale of sacrificial animals, decorative items witnesses rise in twin cities

ISLAMABAD:The sale of sacrificial animals and their decorative items is witnessing rise in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad as the religious festival of Eid-ul-Azha is knocking on the door. Decorating the sacrificial animals with ornamental items is a popular trend amongst the people especially children before the festival. Traditional decorative items available in […]

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PNCA postpones new series ‘Melody Makers’ Season-1 recording

ISLAMABAD:Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) on Sunday postponed its new series titled “Melody Makers” Season-1 recording scheduled to be held on July 9 at PNCA auditorium. The new series was aimed at paying tribute to the great music composers of Pakistan film industry. The programme was to be hosted by Director General PNCA […]

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