Some 14 ACs, magistrates deputed to check hoarding in ICT

ISLAMABAD:The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Administration has deputed some 14 assistant commissioners and magistrates in various localities to check prices of various commodities, said an official of the ICT administration. While talking to reporter, he said the local administration was closely monitoring the hoarding of essential food items. He said the shopkeepers were strictly directed […]

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Snatching Geelani’s body, registering cases against family another shameful example of India’s descent into fascism: PM

ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday condemned snatching of the body of late veteran Kashmiri leader Syed Ali Geelani and then registering cases against his family as “just another shameful example of India’s descent into fascism” under the Nazi-inspired RSS-BJP government. “Snatching the body of the 92 year old Syed Ali Geelani, one of the […]

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Cadastral Mapping project to help prevent illegal constructions, record tempering

ISLAMABAD:Survey of Pakistan has completed Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) digitalization by using Geographic Information System (GIS) under the `Cadastral Mapping project’ which would help prevent record tempering, illegal constructions and encroachments. According to an official source, the project of Cadastral Mapping was conceived to modernize the old Patwar system into modernized digital online system, inspired […]

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Chinese modern technology favorable for rice production in Pakistan

BEIJING:The production of high-yielding hybrid rice receives a notable boost in Pakistan, from the startup of modern color sorter machines and seeds given by China to Pakistan to facilitate the sowing of this grain. Michael Guo, sales manager of Hefei Meyer optoelectronic technology international said that they started to sell the color sorter to the […]

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Fascist Indian state attempting to intimidate grieving family of late Geelani: FM Qureshi

ISLAMABAD:Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Sunday expressed condemnation of the attempt by fascist Indian state to intimidate the grieving family of late veteran Kashmiri leader Syed Ali Geelani by registering cases against them. “The fascist Indian state fears the revered Syed Ali Geelani so much that they stormed his home, snatched his body […]

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Ehsaas Amdan Program transfers 50,364 livelihood productive assets to vulnerable segments

ISLAMABAD:A total of 60,364 livelihood productive assets worth Rs 3.62 billion have been transferred to the ultra-poor and vulnerable poor households under the Ehsaas Amdan (Income) program till June 30, 2021. According to an official source, the Rs. 15 billion Ehsaas Amdan program is aimed at creating earning opportunities for the most disadvantaged people through […]

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Pottery making exhibition in full swing at Lok Virsa

ISLAMABAD:A 10-days ‘Pottery Making Exhibition’ is in full swing at National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (NIFTH) -Lok Virsa aiming to promote traditional pottery making, create awareness among the masses about this centuries’ old craft tradition, and provide a platform for artisans to use earn livelihood for their families. Talking to reporter, Executive Director […]

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Pakistan fully cognizant of developments in neighbourhood; prepared to thwart any plot hatched to hamper peace: President

ISLAMABAD:President Dr. Arif Alvi has stated that Pakistan, being fully cognizant of developments in its neighborhood, was committed to securing peace, and prepared to thwart any plot hatched to hamper peace. “This brave nation will never compromise on our sovereignty, security and territorial integrity”, Dr Alvi said in his message on the occasion of Defence […]

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