Collaborative efforts essential for socio-economic mainstreaming of PWDs: NA Speaker

ISLAMABAD:Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser has said that collaborative efforts are required for ensuring inclusive, accessible, and sustainable future of PWDs. He said that parliament is a platform where all social welfare organizations which are taking steps for the welfare of PWDs can be facilitated. He said that Parliament of Pakistan is fully cognizant of […]

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Nyazee, Tarin discuss special measures taken by govt to control inflation

ISLAMABAD:Pakistan Tehreek Insaf (PTI) Chief Organizer Senator Saifullah Khan Nyazee and Advisor for Finance & Revenue Shaukat Tarin on Friday discussed special measures taken by the federal government to control food inflation. PTI Central Secretary for good governance Shahid Yousuf was also present in the meeting, said a press release. In-depth discussions were held on […]

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IAP, CDC-IT Minds sign MoU for digital aggregation of insurance products

ISLAMABAD:Under the regulatory impetus of SECP, the Insurance Association of Pakistan (IAP) and Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited (CDC) on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the digital aggregation of Insurance products CDC’s Emalaak Financials platform. Ms. Sadia Khan, Commissioner – Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) presided over the MoU signing […]

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SSP for ensuring smooth traffic flow on capital roads

ISLAMABAD:Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Muhammad Omar Khan Friday directed the Islamabad traffic police (ITP) for renewed efforts to ensure smooth flow of traffic on major avenues in the federal capital. While reviewing the overall performance report about traffic related issues he asked the department to depute special squads at Islamabad Expressway, IJP road, Srinagar […]

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Social media accounts of Pakistan Embassy in Serbia hacked: FO Spokesperson

ISLAMABAD:Pakistan on Friday said since the Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts of its Embassy in Serbia have been hacked, messages being posted on these accounts were not from the Embassy. The clarification was made by Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar Ahmad in a twitter post. “The Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts of the Embassy of […]

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Most awaited rain to lash various parts of country during weekend; help subside smog

ISLAMABAD:The most awaited rain, as per the forecast of weather experts, would lash at different parts of the country during the weekend after the prolonged dry spell and help subside the prevailing smog in the plain areas of Punjab. The travelers had been facing severe inconvenience especially on the motorways due to the intense fog […]

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Committee expresses concerns over biometric verification issues in Ehsaas programmes

ISLAMABAD:The members of the Senate Standing Committee on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection Friday expressed their concerns over the biometric verification issues which were being faced by the beneficiaries of Ehsaas programmes. However, the committee was assured that all-out efforts were being made to address the issue and ensure ease of operations. It was revealed […]

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