No minister supplied Urea on preferential basis: FMPAC

ISLAMABAD:The Fertilizer Manufacturers of Pakistan Advisory Council (FMPAC) on Wednesday clarified that none of its members had supplied Urea to any minister on preferential basis. With reference to claims made in the National Assembly, the FMPAC said neither there was any minister’s quota nor any FMPAC members had supplied Urea to any minister, and all […]

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Quddus Bizenjo directed to start rehabilitation, relief activities

QUETTA:Chief Minister Balochistan Abdul Quddus Bizenjo has directed the departments concerned to start rehabilitation and relief activities at the flood affected areas including Gwadar, Lasbella, Kech, Chaman and Pishin districts of the province. The CM also ordered the administration to conduct survey to ascertain the extent of losses due to heavy rain in the areas, […]

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Julian Harness calls on Governor Balochistan

QUETTA:The United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator in Pakistan, Julian Harness called on Governor Balochistan Syed Zahoor Ahmed Agha at Governor House Quetta on Wednesday. During the meeting, global challenges such as global warming, construction of new dams, stabilization of agriculture sector in the province, proper use of water in curriculum and strategies for climate change […]

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One-kilometer long road to be constructed with plastic waste: DC

LAHORE:Deputy Commissioner Umer Sher Chatha on Wednesday said that as a pilot project, one-kilometer long road would be constructed with plastic waste in provincial capital. He expressed these views while presiding over a meeting regarding construction of roads with plastic waste here at DC Office. An expert from Islamabad Dr Waqas Cheema briefed about use […]

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Minister condoles demise of MPA Nawaz’s brother

QUETTA:Balochistan Minister for Service & General Administration Department (S & GAD) Nawabzada Tariq Magsi expressed deep grief and sorrow over the demise of Mir Jailani Baloch who was brother of Member Provincial Assembly (MPA) Mir Ahmad Nawaz Baloch on Wednesday. In a condolence message, the provincial minister extended his sympathy and condolences to the MPA […]

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Cotton crop intervention policy expires without making any interventions

ISLAMABAD:The ‘Cotton Crop Intervention Policy’ expired without making any intervention whereas the prices of cotton crop remained stable above the bench mark of Rs 5,000 per 40 kilogram. The Policy was meant to intervene if the prices of 40 kilogram cotton slipped down from Rs5,000 per 40 kg, official sources said adding that the the […]

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Hasaan Khawar reviews recommendations regarding tourism in Murree

LAHORE:Special Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab for Tourism and Parks and Horticulture Authority Hasaan Khawar on Wednesday presided over a meeting of the Tourism Department to review the recommendations of the committee formulated regarding tourism in Murree. The meeting took the important decisions to avoid untoward incidents in Murree and control heavy influx of tourists […]

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Relief operation continued in rain affected areas of Balochistan under Pak Army & other forces: Langu

QUETTA:Pakistan Army, Navy, Air Force, NDMA Coast Guard, FC, Balochistan and the provincial government are engaged in relief operation in the districts affected by snow and heavy rain in Balochistan. According to Provincial Adviser for Home and Tribal Affairs Mir Ziaullah Langu, all the national highways have been cleared and the aviation wings of the […]

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