ISLAMABAD:The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday instructed the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to reconstruct ‘France colony’ bridge connecting a slum area in Islamabad. Chief Justice Athar Minallah issued directives on a petition filed by the residents of slum area. The court had earlier formed a commission comprising amicus curiae and representative of attorney general […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD: Islamabad Police have chalked out foolproof security plan for chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussan (R.A) and strict patrolling will be ensured during procession and religious gatherings in the city. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Qazi Jamil ur Rehman chaired a meeting to review and finalize the security plan which was attended among others […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD:Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, Senator Dr. Sania Nishtar emphasized that their is the possibility of making quantum changes in the delivery capability of governments through bold policy, solid data and an unwavering commitment to integrity and transparency. Dr. Sania was speaking in this year’s side event to […]
Read MoreUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that no region is immune to climate disasters, and that “our window of opportunity” to prevent the worst climate impacts is “rapidly closing”. Speaking in a UN Security Council debate on climate and security, he drew attention to the “deeply alarming” report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD:Provincial governments are likely to unveil their wheat release policy by next week (Monday), which would help bringing stability in the prices of the commodity and flour in local markets across the country, besides reducing the pressure on private wheat market. “The intervention of public sector will help in bringing stability in prices of wheat […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan on Friday highly praised National Command Operator Center (NCOC) for efficiently managing COVID-19 pandemic during his address at the National Assembly session. Speaking in motion of thanks to the President for his address to Parliament on August 20, 2020, he said that the President’s Speech […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD:Defending Champions Khyber Pakhtunkhwa began their National T20 title defence with 36 runs victory over Home City Central Punjab at the Pindi Stadium, late Thursday. Mohammad Rizwan struck a sparkling half-century and Iftikhar Ahmed hit a quick-fire 40 not out as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa beat Central Punjab. Rizwan slapped seven fours and a six in a […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD:The national tally of Covid-19 active cases on Friday was recorded 60,952 with 2,233 more people tested positive for the deadly virus and 2,789 people recovered from the disease during the last 24 hours. Fifty corona patients died during the past 24 hours, 45 of whom were under treatment in different hospitals and five of […]
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