Govt believes in freedom of media

LAHORE:A delegation led by Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) Secretary General Rana Azeem here on Sunday met Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhary Fawad Hussain. During the meeting problems of journalists and draft of Pakistan Media Development Authority (PMDA) came under discussion. Chaudhary Fawad Hussain said,”Incumbent government believes in freedom of media and […]

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Govt approves new projects worth Rs 234 bn under SBDP Phase-II

ISLAMABAD:The federal government has approved 90% or Rs 234 billion of the projects under Southern Balochistan Development Programme (SBDP) Phase-II. The new approved projects have been included in the Federal Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2021-22 for which Rs 25.72 billion have been allocated in the current fiscal year, according to an official in ministry […]

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Weekly fair closes due to fear of spreading coronavirus

BAJAUR: To contain the spread of coronavirus, the district administration of Bajaur, on the directives of Deputy Commissioner Iftikhar Alam, has closed the weekly fair of Siddique Phatak till further orders. In this connection, a team of administration led by Tehsildar Khar Bakht Jahan visited the spot and strictly instructed the on-duty personnel not to […]

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664,873 voters of five Cantt boards to elect local govt representatives out of 284 candidates

RAWALPINDI:664,873 registered voters of five cantonment boards of Rawalpindi district will exercise their right of franchise to elect local government representatives out of 284 candidates in the run for election. District Returning Officer, Rawalpindi II, Shaheen Ghazal informed that arrangements have been finalized in Rawalpindi, Chaklala, Wah, Taxila and Murree cantonment boards for the cantonment […]

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Committee formed to probe collapse of Puqqa Qila’s main gate

HYDERABAD:The 5-member committee constituted to probe the collapse of Puqqa Qila’s main gate along with its structure has accused the contractor and a lack of coordination between the contractor and the concerned department as the cause of the incident. The four-page inquiry report held the contractor Waliullah Bhutto and his son Saddam Bhutto responsible and […]

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Great nations never forget their heroes: Ch Lateef Nazar

FAISALABAD:Chairman Faisalabad Development Authority (FDA) Chaudhary Lateef Nazar MPA said that great nations never forget their heroes and 6th September is very important and memorable day in our national and military history. In a statement on Sunday, he said that the entire nation has proud on our valiant forces. Therefore, special homage would be paid […]

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Sheikh Rashid visits Torkham Border, reviews border security situation

PESHAWAR:Federal Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid on Sunday paid a visit to Torkham Border, Khyber District to review the current security arrangements owing to evolving regional situation. On the occasion, Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid was briefed by the security forces officials on the security situation of Torkham border. Talking to media, Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid said […]

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