Eradication of narcotics collective responsibility: Ijaz Shah

ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister for Narcotics Control Syed Ijaz Ahmed Shah on Wednesday said it was the shared responsibility of all stakeholders to make efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the country. Addressing the passing out parade of Assistant Directors, Inspectors, Sub-inspectors, Assistant Sub-Inspectors, and Constables at Armored Corps Centre Nowshera, he said, the federal […]

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UN slams Kashmiri rights activist Khurram Parvez’s arrest, urges his release

GENEVA:The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has voiced deep concern at the recent arrest of Khurram Parvez, a leading human rights defender in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) under a draconian anti-terrorism law, and called for his release. “We are deeply concerned at the arrest of Kashmiri human […]

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APCNGA lauds govt’s measures to control smog, environmental pollution

ISLAMABAD:All Pakistan Compressed Natural Gas Association (APCNGA) on Wednesday lauded the steps taken by Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) government, under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan, to control smog and environmental pollution. He said the authorities concerned had sought a detailed report from federal and provincial departments regarding the steps being taken to improve […]

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PM Imran summons PTI Core Committee meeting on Thursday: Fawad

ISLAMABAD:Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Imran Khan has convened the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Core Committee meeting on Thursday. In a tweet, he said the party leadership would be taken into confidence on different measures including some social initiatives such as Kamyab Pakistan, Ehsaas Programme and Sehat Insaf […]

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OGDCL submits Rs11.88 mln for social welfare activities in Lakki Marwat

ISLAMABAD: Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDCL) has deposited funds amounting to Rs 11.88 million to carry out social welfare projects, under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, in Lakki Marwat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. “Besides, funds amounting to Rs 5.18 million are available with DC Lakki Marwat to initiate new development schemes,” according to […]

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Pakistani Female CEO secures global accolade at Banking Tech Awards 2021

ISLAMABAD:Chief Executive Officer (CEO) NdcTech, Ammara Masood from Pakistan has secured global accolade in Tech Leadership at the 2021 Banking Tech Awards in London organized by Fintech Futures. The Woman in Technology Leadership Award category lauds an outstanding woman for her distinguished leadership and inspiring work in her organization, and for making a positive impact […]

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India regards neighbouring China, Pakistan as enemies: Former Chinese Defense Attache

BEIJING: Recently, India’s Chief of Defense Staff General Bipin Rawat has said that China was the biggest security threat to India. Actually, this is not anything new. The Indian top military brasses repeat this sheer fallacy quite frequently. India has always regarded its neighbors as its enemies. India’s official expression is that Pakistan is the […]

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Parking areas to be marked in busy areas to resolve traffic issues

ISLAMABAD:Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) on Wednesday decided to set up exclusive parking in busy areas of the Capital to ensure smooth traffic flow. Senior Superintendent of Police (Traffic) Muhammad Omer Khan on Wednesday held meeting with car dealers and owners of show rooms said which was also attended by General Secretary Motor Dealers Waseem Abbassi, […]

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