No proposal under consideration to postpone Lahore by-elections: ECP

ISLAMABAD:No proposal was under consideration to postpone the by-elections of NA-133, Lahore, said Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). A spokesman of ECP said in a statement that the by-elections would be held in NA 133, Lahore on Dec 5, as per schedule. However, “If the situation changes – the ECP may take further action in […]

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West Indies women’s national team arrives in Karachi

KARACHI:The West Indies women’s national cricket team has reached the Karachi here on Monday. The West Indies team after landing in the metropolis has arrived at a hotel, where the team will undergo the arrival Covid-19 tests and stay in quarantine, according to a PCB spokesman. ‘The West Indies touring party has arrived at the […]

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Female voters’ registration increases by 40 percent in last 100 days: NADRA chairman

ISLAMABAD:National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) Chairman Tariq Malik Monday said that the registration of female voters has increased by 40 percent in last 100 days due to the extensive campaign and utilisation of technical and other resources. Briefing the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja, who visited NADRA headquarters, he said that efforts […]

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Modern technology to be used for growth of agriculture sector: CM’s aide

KARACHI:Special Assistant to the Chief Minister Sindh for Information Science and Technology (IST) Tanzeela Umm-e-Habiba Monday said that Sindh was a land of Sufis and skilled people and we intend to utilize modern technology to further boost and promote agriculture sector. She expressed these views during a meeting with Vice Chancellor, Shaheed Elahi Bakhsh Soomro […]

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Post-earthquake payments of Ehsaas relief cash commence to all families of Harnai

ISLAMABAD:Ehsaas relief cash disbursements have begun on Monday to all families of earthquake hit Harnai, as an immediate relief. After the Prime Minister’s approval on Oct 9, 2021, the federal government had announced a relief package for all families of Harnai. Speaking to the media, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Protection and […]

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ICT, CDA joint committee formed to report on encroachments

ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administrations Monday constituted a joint committee to prevent and report on encroachment in the federal capital. According to a notification, issued here additional deputy commissioner revenue, additional deputy commissioner (General) and director land and rehabilitation CDA were authorized officers under ‘Government Property (Elimination of Encroachments) […]

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’Subject of climate change must be taught in educational institutes’, says EPD spokesperson

ISLAMABAD:All stakeholders should play their role in creating awareness and introduce the subject of climate change in educational institutions make youth aware about the dangerous effects of pollution, said Environment Protection Department spokesperson Sajid Bashir here on Monday. Talking to a private news channel, he said that Punjab government was taking strict measures to combat […]

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