Govt ensuring completion of basic amenities’ projects on priority basis: PM

ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said that the government was ensuring the completion of people-oriented projects of basic amenities like health, education, low-cost housing, social projects and clean water on priority basis. The Prime Minister was talking to Governor Punjab Chaudhary Muhammad Sarwar, who called on him. Matters relating to Punjab Aab-e-Pak Authority and […]

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Govt taking steps for preservation of archaeological sites: KP CS

PESHAWAR:Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Dr Shehzad Bangash has said that the government is taking sustainable steps for preservation of old relics to make them attractive for domestic and foreign tourists. He expressed these views during a visit to Archeological site at Takhtbai, district Mardan on Thursday. Besides, Director General (DG) Archeology, Dr Abdul Samad […]

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PTI govt saves public money through transparency in highways construction: PM

ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday congratulated the Ministry of Communication and National Highway Authority (NHA) for saving public money through transparency and digitization and achieving 138% reduction in the cost of constructing four-lane highway when compared with PML-N government. Imran Khan in a twitter post also mentioned 125% increase in revenues as well as […]

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Govt responds political negativity with public service: CM

LAHORE:Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said the government has responded to the spate of political negativity in the shape of public service. Talking to the MPAs who called on him at his office, the chief minister said that PDM’s politics of anarchy would not prevail rather the agenda of public service would prevail. He […]

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Govt committed to protect public health, environment from impacts of chemicals: Zartaj

ISLAMABAD:Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul Thursday said the incumbent government is committed to protect public health and environment from devastating impacts of toxic chemicals and hazardous waste materials through their management in scientific manner. Addressing a national event here, the state minister noted that management of hazardous waste materials in improper and […]

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NCHR holds interactive meeting of stakeholders to protect human rights

PESHAWAR: National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) Thursday held an interactive meeting with stakeholders to discuss ways for protection of basic human rights. Chairperson Human Rights Commission, Rabia Javariya Agha, Member National Commission for Human Rights Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Tariq Javed, Coordinator KP, Rizwanullah Shah, Representative of Huqooq e Pakistan, Dr. Osama Siddiqui and Project Manager […]

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Continuity of original textile policy imperative for sustained economic growth: SVP FCCI

FAISALABAD:Continuity of the original textile policy is imperative for sustained economic growth, said Imran Mahmood Sheikh Senior Vice President Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI). In a statement issued here on Thursday, he said that textile was the mainstay of the national economy which had around 60% share in total national exports. He said, […]

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FTO urged to take notice of unnecessary actions, harassment of taxpayers

PESHAWAR: Business community has complained about unnecessary actions and harassment on the pretext of floating rules, delay in release of tax-refunds/pending cases and urged the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) to take notice of anti-business behaviors of relevant tax-collection institutions and authorities. The traders said they have generously contributing to the country’s economic development through paying […]

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