Increased remittances depict expatriates’ confidence in Govt policies: PM

ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday, describing the Overseas Pakistanis as country’s precious asset, said the increasing numbers of foreign remittances depicted their confidence in the government’s policies. He was presiding over a review meeting for the ease of Overseas Pakistanis in sending remittances under the priority sectors and their further facilitation. Finance Minister Shaukat […]

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Islamabad police to set up narcotics control unit

ISLAMABAD:Senior Superintendent of Police (Operations) Dr. Syed Mustafa Tanveer on Friday said that Islamabad police would set up narcotics control unit to check menace of drug addiction and its supply. Addressing a press conference, he said that Islamabad police was committed to root out the menace of drug peddling and get rid of this evil. […]

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ICT police tightens noose around drug dealers, 123 rounded up

ISLAMABAD:Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) police has tightened noose around drug dealers and arrested 123 person, besides recovering huge quantity of narcotics. The police had launched a massive crackdown to eliminate drugs from the federal capital, following directions of Inspector General of Police Islamabad Qazi Jameel-ur-Rehman, said SSP Operations Mustafa Tanvir on Friday. Addressing a press […]

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CDA’s monsoon tree plantation campaign continues in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD:Capital Development Authority’s (CDA’s) monsoon tree plantation campaign in Islamabad is in full swing to plant maximum number of tree with aim to make the city greener. On the special direction of the CDA administration, Department of Environment is working day and night to make Islamabad more green, beautiful and attractive. During the drive, the […]

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Public hearings vital part of EIA process: EPA DG

ISLAMABAD:Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA) Director General Farzana Altaf Shah Friday assured the people to consider their concerns and encouraged them to participate in public hearings as they play an essential role in preserving the environment for the future. The public hearing of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Pakland Tower II Project, New Blue Area, […]

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Senate body for amendment in Port Qasim Authority Bill, 2021

ISLAMABAD:The Senate Standing Committee on Maritime Affairs on Friday considered to amend the Port Qasim Authority Act, 1973 [The Port Qasim Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The committee met on Friday under the chair of Senator Rubina Khalid at the Parliament House Islamabad. Minister for Maritime Affairs Syed Ali Haider Zaidi also attended the meeting. At […]

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Dr Gill demands POA president’s resignation over poor performance

ISLAMABAD:Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Communication Dr Shahbaz Gill Friday demanded the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) president Syed Airf Hassan to step down immediately so that the country past glory in sports could be revived. Addressing a press conference along Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination Dr Fehmida Mirza, he said only four players […]

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