Bail petition of Zahir Jaffar’s parents adjourned till Thursday

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday adjourned hearing till tomorrow on post arrest bail petition of Zahir Jaffar’s parents in Noor Mukadam murder case. The case prosecutor argued that this bail plea should be heard by a division bench of high court. Justice Aamer Farooq, hearing the case, observed that the case challan […]

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Ehsaas Undergrad Scholarship portal to reopen on Sep 30

ISLAMABAD: The steering committee of Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarship programme during its ninth meeting held here Thursday decided to reopen the Ehsaas scholarship application portal on September 30. The online portal will remain open for next two months to receive new applications for the academic year 2021-22. Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation […]

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AIOU uploads course books on its website

ISLAMABAD: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has been striving hard for the past three years to provide quality educational services to its students at their door steps by incorporating the use of latest information and communication technology. The university, in this regards, has fully digitalised its key academic, administrative and financial operations. Under the digitalization […]

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PM directs timely release of funds for NHA highway projects

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday directed timely release of funds for the projects of road construction to ensure connectivity, trade and employment opportunities for rural and urban areas. Chairing a meeting to review the progress on projects under National Highway Authority (NHA), he said roads played a vital role in economic development. The […]

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Over 8, 000 beggars held during ongoing year

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Police held more than 8, 000 beggars during the ongoing year in its crackdown against professional alm seekers and their handlers with the purpose to curb this menace, a police spokesman said on Wednesday. Following directions of Inspector General of Police Islamabad Qazi Jamil ur Rehman, special teams headed by Additional SP Farhat […]

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Anti-India protest held in Baramulla against troops firing on youth

ISLAMABAD: A pro-freedom and anti-India protest demonstration was held in Baramulla town on Wednesday. The protest was triggered after a youth was injured in unprovoked firing by Indian troops in Azad Gunj area of the town. The injured youth was shifted to Srinagar hospital for treatment. The protesters while shouting slogans like “Go India Go […]

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Ehsaas Program, Health card initiatives vital for social safety: Shireen Mazari

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr. Shireen M. Mazari has said that initiatives taken under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan including Ehsaas program, Health card are paving the way for a more egalitarian society and for a welfare state where marginalized groups are provided a social safety net and equal opportunities. She […]

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