Day: October 8, 2021

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib Thursday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of life and property caused by the 5.9 magnitude earthquake that jolted parts of the Balochistan province. “In this hour of need, we stand with the people of Balochistan, ” he said in a statement. The provincial authorities […]

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Thursday. Overall political scenario and energy situation in the country were discussed in the meeting.

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday describing doctors as country’s precious asset directed to take measures on priority for the removal of their reservations regarding the entry test (MDCAT) and National Licensing Exam (NLE) for doctors. “The whole world recognizes the capabilities of Pakistani doctors, ” Imran Khan said while talking to President of […]

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Thursday expressed his deep sorrow and regrets over the loss of lives and properties due to the earthquake in Balochistan. In a statement he said the government would extend optimum help to the affectees of the earthquake. He directed the relevant officials to ensure maximum […]

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan exported goods worth US$50.6 million to Japan during the first quarter (Q1) of the current fiscal year (2021-2), witnessing an increase of 24.21 percent over the merchandise exports of the corresponding period of last year. According to a press statement received here from the Embassy of Pakistan in Tokyo, other than textile items, […]

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mehmood Thursday directed the Higher Education Commission (HEC) to address all the issues of Pakistan Nursing Council on priority basis. The direction was given during a meeting held here between a high level delegation of Pakistan Nursing Council and the minister. The delegation apprised the minister […]

UNITED NATIONS: UN humanitarian agencies and their partners on Thursday urged countries to honour their pledges to Afghanistan, as they rush to scale-up delivery of life-saving aid ahead of the coming winter season there. Afghanistan was already among the world’s worst humanitarian situation prior to the Taliban assuming power in August, which has deepened existing […]

ISLAMABAD: A campaign launched by Capital Development Authority’s (CDA) to eliminate dengue mosquito growth and its larvae was continued in with its full swing. During the campaign Directorate of Health Services (DHS) constituted special campaigns which carried out anti-mosquitoes spray all over the capital, particularly in thickly populated, high risks and rural areas of Islamabad […]