Shafqat chairs Institute of Fashion and Design senate meeting

LAHORE:Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training/ Pro-Chancellor Shafqat Mahmood visited Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design (PIFD) and chaired the 11th meeting of its senate as its deputy chairperson, here on Saturday. The meeting discussed various matters pertaining to academic, financial and administrative affairs, regularisation of employees, benefits/ scheme for employees and international memberships. […]

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546 new dengue cases reported in Punjab : P&SHD

LAHORE:Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department (P&SHD) Secretary Imran Sikandar Baloch Saturday said that during the last 24 hours, 546 confirmed cases of dengue had been reported, out of which 361 were detected in Lahore. In a statement, he said that 47 cases were reported from Rawalpindi, 18 from Sheikhupura, 16 from Gujranwala, 15 from Faisalabad, […]

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Change lifestyle, eating habits to avoid diabetes: FJMU VC

LAHORE:Fatima Jinnah Medical University (FJMU) Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Amir Zaman Khan has said that people should change their lifestyle and eating habits to stay safe from various diseases including diabetes. He was addressing the participants in the Diabetes Nurses Education Workshop, held here on Saturday. Diabetes Specialists Prof Dr Imran Hassan Khan, Dr Qamar […]

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CM reiterates polio-free mission government’s priority

LAHORE:Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has reiterated that polio-free Pakistan was a mission and among the priorities of the government and all-out resources were being utilized for the purpose. Usman Buzdar in his message on ‘World Polio Day’ said the administration had also been activated in anti-polio campaign along with the Health department. The […]

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PPAF signs agreement with partner organizations to Uplift Pakistan’s SMEs

ISLAMABAD:Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) has entered into a financial agreement with seven partner organizations to implement Growth for Rural Advancement and Sustainable Progress (GRASP) project. The agreement was signed during a special ceremony held in Islamabad, said a press release issued here. PPAF is a core partner of the International Trade Centre (ITC) in […]

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Opposition rallies, protest a futile activity: CM

LAHORE:Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has termed the opposition’s rallies and protest a futile and meaningless activity, saying that neither these elements have been sincere with people in the past nor they will be in future. The chief minister said that the opposition should realise the seriousness of the current circumstances and avoid spreading […]

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