Purchasing transport tickets optional for Umrah pilgrims: Saudi Ministry

ISLAMABAD:The Saudi Arabia Ministry of Hajj and Umrah revealed that the purchase of tickets for the transportation service for those who obtained permit for performing Umrah and offering prayer at the Grand Mosque is optional. “The ticket can be purchased either through the Eatmarna application directly or purchase upon arrival at the assembly point. The […]

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No services for non-vaccinated after Sep 15 amid “Obligatory Regime”: NCOC

ISLAMABAD:The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) in its special guidelines under Obligatory Regime for Vaccination to overcome the deadly contagious disease of coronavirus have announced that non-vaccinated individuals would not be rendered any services after September 15. The Forum has worked out a phase wise strategy with the core focus on emphasising that high […]

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10-days ”Artisan-at-Work’ exhibition to start on Friday

ISLAMABAD:A 10-days exhibition of “Artisans-at-work ” would start from September 3 at the National Heritage Museum to provide an opportunity to the artists to present their talent. Talking to reporter, Executive Director Lok Virsa Talha Ali said the exhibition’s main objective was to promote traditional pottery making, create awareness among masses about this centuries’ old […]

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Teams to check vaccination certificates in Punjab schools from next week: Murad Raas

ISLAMABAD:Punjab Education Minister Dr. Murad Raas Thursday said that schools in Punjab would be closed from Monday if any educational institute would be failed to produce vaccination certificates of their teachers and other staff. Talking to PTV news channel, Punjab government has established monitoring teams and they will conduct surprise raids in schools from next […]

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Pakistan witnesses minimal increase in debt-to-GDP ratio during pandemic

ISLAMABAD:Pakistan witnessed one of the smallest increases in its Debt-to-GDP ratio during the Covid-19 pandemic period as it witnessed a minimal hike of 1.7 percent compared to a 13 percent rise in global debt, Finance Ministry said here Thursday. Responding to some media reports regarding the increase in public debt during the last three years, […]

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PM for timely launch of one-window portal to facilitate investors

ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Imran Khan, reiterating his government’s commitment to facilitate the investors, on Thursday directed the authorities concerned for launch of one-window portal for local and foreign investors. Chairing a meeting to discuss enhancement of investment in Special Economic Zones, the prime minister also called for consultation and coordination among all stakeholders regarding the portal. […]

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The Rs 32 billion Sambrial-Kharian Motorway would beget around 4,300 jobs

The Rs 32 billion Sambrial-Kharian Motorway would beget around 4,300 jobs and cater to around 23,000 vehicles per day. The initial four-lane motorway would consist of five interchanges at Jalalpur Jattan, Pero Shah, Daulat Nagar, Galyana and Kharian. The prime minister said Small and Medium Enterprises were the backbone of the national economy but unfortunately, […]

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Gandapur condemns reports of heavy military siege on Syed Ali Gilani’s funeral

ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan, Ali Amin Khan Gandapur on Thursday strongly condemned the reports of heavy military siege on funeral of veteran All Parties Hurriyat Conference leader (APHC) Syed Ali Gilani. In a condolence message, he said it was reprehensible that the Kashmiri people have been prevented to attend the funeral […]

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