WHO Country head distributes masks in citizens

ISLAMABAD: World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Pakistan, Dr Palitha Mahipala along with the staff has distributed masks and information, education, and communication (IEC) material among citizens in the federal capital. The activity was arranged being part of WHO’s awareness campaign, with the support of Islamabad Traffic Police to encourage, support and amplify the message […]

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NAB opposes acquittal plea of Zardari in Toshakhana reference

ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Thursday opposed the acquittal plea of former president Asif Ali Zardari in Toshakhana reference and prayed the court to dismiss his petition. AC-III Judge Syed Asghar Ali heard the reference filed by National Accountability Bureau (NAB). Zardari’s lawyer Farooq H. Naek, NAB Prosecutors Irfan Bhola and Waseem Javed […]

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Fawad rules out negotiation with TLP until roads clearance, handing over of killers

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Thursday ruled out possibility of negotiations with proscribed Tehreek-e-Labbaik (TLP) until it cleared all the roads and handed over the culprits, who martyred policemen during recent clashes. Fawad made the announcement in a tweet while urging patriots to distance themselves away from the ongoing protests […]

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Shell Pakistan, PAPCO to develop advanced multi-grade pipeline for transporting gasoline

ISLAMABAD: Shell Pakistan Limited (SPL) has entered into a 10 year agreement with Pak-Arab Pipeline Company Limited (PAPCO) to upgrade transportation of fuel through a multi-grade pipeline. Currently, the pipeline system only transports diesel from Karachi to upcountry locations, said a press release issued on Thursday. The enhancement of the system would enable pipeline movement […]

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All preparations complete to disburse Ehsaas relief cash in Harnai next week: Sania

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, Senator Dr Sania Nishtar Thursday said that all necessary preparations have been completed to disburse Ehsaas Relief Cash in Harnai district of Balochistan next week. Talking to media persons here, Dr Sania said that “Ehsaas is all set to disburse Rs12, 000 […]

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PNS ALAMGIR visits Port Berenice Egypt, participates naval exercises

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) ALAMGIR Thursday visited Berenice Port of Egypt and participated in passage exercises with the Egyptian and Japanese Navy ships. Upon arrival, the ship was received by Berenice Base Commander along with Defence Attache of Pakistan to Egypt, said a Pakistan Navy media release here received. During the stay at port, […]

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IESCO Chief to hold online Katchery on Friday

ISLAMABAD: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) Dr Muhammad Amjad Khan will hold online katchery on Friday to address consumers’ complaints. In light of the government vision and instructions given by Ministry of Energy (Power Division) for redressal of valuable customer complaints on top priority online Kachehries were conducting on regular basis […]

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