RTA impounds eight buses on Corona SOPs violations; imposes Rs 21, 000 fines

RAWALPINDI: Regional Transport Authority (RDA) Rawalpindi teams inspected various buses and public transport vehicles (PSVs) at different routes and impounded eight buses on violation of Corona Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) besides imposing fines amounting to Rs 21, 000. According to a District Administration Spokesman, RTA officials checked the implementation of social distancing and wearing of […]

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Defying spoilers, Pakistan at forefront to achieve durable peace in Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD: From facilitating US-Taliban peace talks and evacuation efforts after Taliban takeover to formation of an inclusive government, Pakistan has been at forefront to achieve sole objective of durable peace in Afghanistan, defying all spoilers. Being a close neighbour with a 2, 600 kilometre shared border, Pakistan always bored the brunt of instability in Afghanistan, […]

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Ramiz asks players to release frustration, anger through performance

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ramiz Raja on Saturday asked national players to remain calm and release frustration caused by the New Zealand’s irrational and one sided decision to cancel the series. “Whatever frustration and anger you have, release it through your performance. This is the best cure to show the world. When you […]

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Trials completed in DIK Region for KP National Hockey League

PESHAWAR: As many as 22 players were finalized from the trial camp organized in Dera Ismail Khan Region in connection with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa National Hockey League-2021 under the auspices of Directorate of Sports Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Chief selector and former Olympian from Swat Rahim Khan supervised the trials along with Regional Sports Officer Razi Ullah Khan […]

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Cantonment polls proves PML-N confined to few constituencies: Gill

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Political Communication Dr Shahbaz Gill on Saturday said recently-held cantonment board elections have proved that Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) has limited to a few constituencies. In response to the statement of Shehbaz Sharif, he said incompetent leadership of PML-N was fugitive after conviction in corruption […]

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Farmers should avoid setting residues of paddy crops on fire

FAISALABAD: Farmers have been advised to avoid setting residues of paddy crops on fire, as it cause environmental degradation and smog as well in the winter. A spokesman for the Agriculture (Extension) department said on Saturday that farmers were in the habit to set on fire remains of paddy crops after its harvesting as they […]

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Magistrate takes action against profiteers

ISLAMABAD: Magistrate Saddar-Zone, Mir Yamin on Saturday took action against profiteers at Sangjani and booked a shopkeeper, besides imposing fine of Rs 11, 000 to several others. In a news release, he said the authorities were taking strict action against profiteers and hoarders, following the Deputy Commissioner directions of ensuring availability of food items and […]

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Two schools closed over Covid in Mardan

PESHAWAR: The district administration in the wake of reported positive Covid-19 cases and recommendation of health authorities on Saturday closed two schools for 10 days in Mardan. The positive persons of Working Folks Grammar Higher Secondary School Takht Bahi and Government Girls High Schools Koragh, Mardan would remain under isolation for 14 days under KP […]

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