Rs 360blin allocated for district development package: CM

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that funds amounting to Rs 360 billion have been earmarked for the district development package across Punjab in the budget 2021-22, as the development process has been extended to remote areas. He was talking to the media after offering condolences to Sahibzada Amir Ahmed over the […]

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PMDU lauds four federal agencies, warn two on e-kutchery grievance redressal

ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit (PMDU) on Tuesday appreciated the performance of Ministry of Education, National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) and the subsidiary departments of Ministry of Communications including Motorway Police and National Highway Authority (NHA) in redressal of public grievances through holding of e-kutcheries (public courts). However, the Pakistan Medical Commission and […]

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Lockdown in Punjab as per NCOC recommendations: Sarah Aslam

LAHORE: Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department (P&SHD) Secretary Sarah Aslam on Tuesday announced lockdown in selected districts of Punjab as per the recommendations of National Command and Operating Centre (NCOC) and the government of Punjab. According to P&SHD spokesperson, Sarah Aslam said new restrictions would be imposed with effect from Aug 3 (today) till Aug […]

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FPCCI expresses solidarity with people of IIOJK

KARACHI: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Tuesday expressed unflinching and resolute support and solidarity with people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK) who were under an unprecedentedly horrific and inhuman sieged of 730 days. President FPCCI, Mian Nasser Hyatt Maggo, in a statement issued here, has demanded the international […]

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US lauds Pakistan’s efforts to advance Afghan peace

WASHINGTON: The United States has expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s efforts to advance the Afghan peace process and stability in South Asia, including by encouraging the Taliban to engage in substantive negotiations. “Pakistan has much to gain and will continue to have a critical role, will be well-positioned to have a role in supporting the outcome […]

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Vaccination , Compliance to SOPs critically needed to control Covid : Expert

KARACHI: Growing public demand for vaccination against Covid – 19 is definitely a positive sign paving way for increased acceptance for immunization of a number of other vaccine preventable and controllable ailments, however, this must not minimize in any manner the absolute relevance of prevention – SOPs encompassing social distancing, use of mask, handwashing and […]

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PFF partners with Global Soccer Ventures for franchise league

KARACHI: Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) on Tuesday unveiled its first-ever partnership with Global Soccer Ventures (GSV) to kick off a franchise league called – The Pakistan Football League (PFL). The partnership is aimed at developing a-state-of-the-art flagship stadium in Karachi and produce international technical football collaboration with top clubs from Europe. It will also design […]

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