Scholars, civil society to play role in campaign against measles, rubella: CS Rana

QUETTA:Chief Secretary Balochistan Mathar Niaz Rana Wednesday said scholars, teachers and civil society should play their role in the national campaign against measles and rubella and no child be left out of the vaccination campaign. He expressed these views while chairing a high level meeting on anti-measles, rubella and polio campaign here. Prevention of these […]

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CM, Commander 12 Corps discuss security, matters of Balochistan

QUETTA: Commander 12 Corps Lieutenant General Sarfraz Ali met Chief Minister Abdul Quddus Bizenjo on Wednesday discussed security and others matters of the province. During the meeting, both the dignitaries agreed to use all resources for the establishment of law and order in the province. The Commander felicitated Quddus Bizenjo on assuming the office of […]

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AJK Ex president Sardar Masood calls on Governor Balochistan

QUETTA:Governor Balochistan Syed Zahoor Ahmed Agha on Wednesday said the solution to the Kashmir issue could lead to lasting peace in the South Asia region. He said that it had become clear to the world that India could not suppress the efforts of Kashmiris for independence through its oppression and barbarism. The Governor expressed these […]

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Prime Minister paying special attention on development of Balochistan: CM Balochistan

QUETTA:Minister of State for Border Affairs and Chairman Kashmir Committee Shehar Yar Afridi called on Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo at CM Secretariat on Wednesday. Members of Provincial Assembly (MPAs) including Mir Zahoor Ahmed Buledi and Nawabzada Tariq Khan Magsi were also present on the occasion. The Minister Shehrar Yar Afridi conveyed the […]

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CDA installs 80,000 ft new pipelines for nonstop water supply

ISLAMABAD:The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has installed a new network of water supply lines sprawling over 80,000 feet in various sectors to ensure uninterrupted supply of water to the residents of the federal capital. Deputy Director General Water Management CDA Sardar Khan Zimri told reporter that the authority repaired some 450 outdated and damaged pipelines […]

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PEMRA revalidates MS ISC’s permission for CNN landing rights

ISLAMABAD:Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) on Wednesday renewed M/S Information System Corporation (ISC), Karachi’s permission for landing rights of CNN, a foreign TV channel. The decision to this effect was taken in 166th meeting of the authority which was chaired by Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Chairman Aslam Baig, said a news release. […]

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PM announces Rs 120 b food subsidy package for 130m people

ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday announced “country’s biggest ever” subsidy package worth Rs 120 billion providing 30% discount on ghee, flour and pulses to support 130 million people for ebbing away the impact of inflation from them. The prime minister, in his televised address to the nation, said 20 million families would benefit from the […]

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DC reviews performance of price control magistrates

LAHORE: Deputy Commissioner Umer Sher Chattha presided over a meeting to review the performance of price control magistrates here at his office here on Wednesday. A spokesperson for the district administration said that Additional Deputy Commissioner General Shahid Abbas Kathia, Assistant Commissioners and price control magistrates were present in the meeting. The meeting reviewed the […]

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