IT exports surged by 39% in July-October: Farrukh

ISLAMABAD:Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Saturday said exports of Information Technology (IT) services witnessed a marked increase during first four months of current fiscal year (July to October). “For the first time in the history of the country, IT exports touched 830 million dollars mark during the period of July […]

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DC reviews progress over ongoing campaign against rubella, measles

BAJAUR::Deputy Commissioner (DC) Iftikhar Alam on Saturday chaired a meeting to review progress over ongoing anti rubella and anti measles campaign. The meeting was also attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Zamin Khan, Assistant Commissioner Khar Hamza Zahoor, Coordinator EPI Dr. Shafiq and officials concerned of district administration, health department and WHO. The participants discussed hurdles […]

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10 profiteers held In Sargodha

SARGODHA:The price control magistrate arrested 10 shopkeepers over profiteering and overcharging in various parts of the city on Saturday. According to official sources, magistrates inspected various points including Muhammadi market, Muqama-e-Hayyat,Tahli chowk, University Road and Water Supply Road and found 10 shopkeepers Involved in profiteering. The magistrates imposed fine on them. Cases have been registered […]

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AARI establishes honey testing lab

FAISALABAD: Entomology Department of the Ayub Agricultural Research Institute (AARI) has established a honey testing laboratory to facilitate the general public. Chief Scientist Entomology Department, Dr Qurban Ali said here on Saturday the honey lab equipped with latest gadgets would provide service to the masses free of cost. People could contact the lab during office […]

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Shafqat lays foundation stone of NCA graduate block

LAHORE: Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood laid foundation stone of new graduate block and also inaugurated NCA digital studio here at National College of Arts (NCA) on Saturday. Addressing the ceremony organized in this connection, the minister was of the view that more students will be able to get admission in the NCA with the […]

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CS reviews cleanliness arrangements in Lahore

LAHORE:Punjab Chief Secretary (CS) Kamran Ali Afzal has directed the authorities concerned to take action against housing societies and individuals involved in illegal dumping of garbage. He issued these directions while presiding over a meeting here on Saturday, to review the cleanliness arrangements in Lahore and the performance of Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC). The […]

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SBP and Kh Junaid Hockey Academy celebrate World Children’s Day

LAHORE:The Sports Board Punjab (SBP) and Khwaja Junaid Hockey Academy celebrated World Children’s Day at a grand ceremony at the National Hockey Stadium here on Saturday. Director General Sports Board Punjab Javed Chohan was the chief guest on this occasion. Honorary Consul General German Embassy Arif Saeed, Secretary Pakistan Hockey Federation Mohammad Asif Bajwa Bajwa, […]

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