Day: December 24, 2021

ISLAMABAD:Pakistan’s exports to the seven regional countries witnessed an increase of 30.90 percent in first five months of current financial year (2021-22), as compared to the corresponding months of last year. The country’s exports to the regional countries including Afghanistan, China, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India, Nepal and the Maldives account for a small amount of […]

ISLAMABAD:Cultural icon and one of the most legendary voices of Pakistan Noor Jehan was remembered on Thursday on her 21st death anniversary. The melody queen who was awarded the title of ‘Malika-e-Tarannum’ was paid homage for her unforgettable singing career in lollywood industry. For more than 35 years, she ruled the film industry and sang […]

ISLAMABAD:President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday urged the Overseas Pakistanis to invest in their homeland, which was fast emerging as Asia’s premier investment and trade hub. He emphasized the need for linking up Pakistani diaspora with the industry, academia, experts and the relevant organizations in the country for proper utilization of their intellectual and business […]

ISLAMABAD: Around 10,271 families in earthquake hit Harnai, Balochistan have received one- time assistance of Rs. 12,000 under the Ehsaas Emergency Cash (EEC) program so far, as an immediate relief. The cash disbursement process was underway to all families of earthquake hit Harnai as an immediate relief. Overall, 15,398 families will benefit from the cash […]

ISLAMABAD:The Women Workers Alliance, in collaboration with the Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO) and the Trust for Democratic Education and Accountability (TDEA) held a District Convention to demand for administrative improvements for better labour governance at all levels. The event was attended by women workers from diverse sections of the labour force, including those working […]

ISLAMABAD: Federal Ombudsman for Protection against Harassment, Kashmala Tariq on Thursday said the media should play a vital role in educating women about their rights and urging them to report incidences of abuse to the appropriate forums. Talking to a private news channel, she said an awareness campaign was needed to educate the people about […]

ISLAMABAD:Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue, Shaukat Tarin highlighted the need for making the Federal Government Properties Management Authority (FGPMA) fully functional at the earliest for best utilization of government assets. The adviser was talking to Special Assistant to Prime Minister on E-Commerce, Senator Aun Abass Buppi during a meeting, according to […]

ISLAMABAD: The government has enhanced storage capacity of Motor Spirit (MS – Petrol) by 38.7 percent and High Speed Diesel (HSD) by 18.4 percent in a two-year period to reinforce existing deposits and ensure uninterrupted supply of petroleum products across the country. “During FY 2018-19 and 2019-20, storage capacity for MS and HSD have been […]