KP govt approves Rs. 1280 million to upgrade road infrastructure in merged districts

PESHAWAR:Khyber Pakthukhwa government has approved road infrastructure projects worth Rs. 1280 million in the merged districts to provide better communication facilities and up-gradation of roads in these areas. These approved projects include rehabilitation of 12 km road from Sarajud-din- Madrassa to Jankhan Kalay costing Rs. 380 million in district Khyber, rehabilitation of 7.8 Km Mari-Zehra […]

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Govt paying focus on development of rural areas: Minister

MULTAN:Provincial Minister for Energy Dr Akhtar Malik said that the incumbent government paying special focuses on development of rural in order to ensure facilities equally at urban and rural areas of the country. Addressing a ceremony of Sui-Gas project at Basti Bhojian of Union Council Makhdoom Rasheed Guryala here on Monday, the provincial minister said […]

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20 ‘criminals’ held, drugs, weapons seized

FAISALABAD:Police Monday arrested 20 criminals and recovered drugs and illegal weapons from them in the district, during the last 24 hours. According to sources, police teams nabbed six drug pushers and recovered 1.6-kg hashish and 80 liters liquor from them. The police also arrested eight gamblers and recovered Rs 13,040 stake money from them. In […]

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Seven govt departments to work under one umbrella to protect heritage of south Punjab: ACS

MULTAN:South Punjab Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Saqib Zafar on Monday said the steps were being taken to protect heritage in the culturally rich region of South Punjab. While addressing a ceremony here at Tea House, the ACS stated that a plan had been prepared to preserve historic identity of Fort Kuhna Qasim. The work at […]

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Food security ministry to submit proposal for fixing wheat support price in next ECC meeting

ISLAMABAD:The government is intended to announce minimum support price of wheat for the crops season 2021-22 prior to starting sowing season of the crop in order to bring maximum area under cultivation and encourage the farmers to ensure proper rate of their produce. In this regard, Ministry of National Food Security and Research will submit […]

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Sajid Mehdi Saleem felicitates cricket team for matchless victory against India

VEHARI:Chairman Standing Committee for Science and Technology Syed Sajid Mehdi Saleem congratulated Pakistan Cricket Team for securing incomparable victory against India in the T-20 World Cup. In a statement, Sajid Mehdi observed that the team won hearts of masses. Mehdi also hailed Captain Babar Azam and Rizwan played historic inning. Pakistan Cricket Team is one […]

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Over 0.9 mln children to be vaccinated against Rubella/Measles virus from Nov 15: DHO

HYDERABAD:Over 0.9 million children aged up to 15 years would be vaccinated against Measles and Rubella virus in Hyderabad district during a 13-day campaign to be started from November 15,2021. This was stated by the District Health Officer Dr Lala Jaffar Khan during a press conference here at Hyderabad press club on Monday. As many […]

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MD SIDB calls for beautification of industrial zones

PESHAWAR:Managing Director Small Industries Development Board (SIDB) Syed Zafar Ali Shah Monday said that beautification of all industrial zones was necessary for clean and green environment. During his visit to Small Industries Estate here, he urged the industrialists to play their imperative role in making the 13 industrial zones clean and green, adding, the government […]

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