KMC to name after underpass as ‘Umer Sharif Underpass’: Murtaza Wahab

KARACHI: Spokesman for Sindh government and Advisor to Sindh Chief Minister on Law, Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Sunday said the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) would name after its underpass as ‘Umer Sharif. They have taken the decision to give tribute and acknowledge services of legendary comedian, and renowned actor Umer Sharif, said a news release […]

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Sheikh Rasheed visits Pakistan navy dockyard, extols naval performance

KARACHI: Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad on Sunday visited the Pakistan Navy Dockyard and lauded the naval performance. Commander Pakistan Fleet Vice Admiral Naveed Ashraf received the interior minister on his arrival. The minister was briefed about the operational capabilities of the Pakistan Navy, according to a communique. Sheikh Rasheed was also taken to the […]

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Pakistan, Royal Saudi Naval Forces joint drill Naseem Al Bahr-XIII commences

KARACHI: The major joint Naval Exercise Naseem Al Bahr-XIII between Pakistan Navy (PN) and Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) commenced here on Sunday. The exercise was aimed to consolidate the existing strong bilateral relations between Pakistan Navy and Royal Saudi Naval Forces, said a Pakistan Navy media release. The exercise included joint conduct of maritime […]

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New archaeological sites to help promote tourism in Punjab: Buzdar

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that the discovery of new archaeological and historical sites, artifacts and developing tourist points will help make the province a tourism hub. According to official sources here, the CM said that discovery of archeological sites would not only attract foreign tourists and researchers but also improve […]

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PTA Punjab takes steps to Covid-19 SOPs implementation

LAHORE: Provincial Transport Authority (PTA) was taking effective steps to ensure implementation on Covid-19 related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) issued by National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) in public transport including bus stations. Talking to reporter here on Sunday, Provincial Transport Authority (PTA) Secretary Naeem Bukhari said, “We are focused on strict enforcement of transport […]

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University in every district to provide opportunities to students: CM Buzdar

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has directed the relevant authority to complete the process of filling up the vacant posts of college principals as soon as possible and said that merit should be ensured in the appointment of controllers and secretaries of education boards. He said this while presiding over a meeting which […]

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30 personalities conferred upon Governor Award

LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar on Sunday conferred ‘Governor Award’ to 30 personalities including Maulana Fazlur Rehim, Head of Jamia-e-Ashrafia, Kamran Lashari in the field of Archeology and Syed Kausar Abbas for his outstanding efforts for peace. Religious personality Maulana Fazlur Rahim, social activist Mian Saeed Ahmed, Vice Chancellor Dr Mansoor Sarwar, Nayyar Ali […]

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Stronger private sector can help Pakistan realize economic potential: Malik

LAHORE: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation- Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SAARC-CCI) Iftikhar Ali Malik said on Sunday that a strong private sector could help Pakistan realize its economic potential. Talking to a 10-member woman traders delegation led by Ms Ayesha Shafique here, he said that only private sector could play key role in […]

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