RCB board approves several development schemes

RAWALPINDI:The Board meeting of Rawalpindi Cantonment Board (RCB) has approved several development schemes besides approving 207 residential building plans. According to RCB spokesman, the board meeting of RCB, chaired by President RCB and Station Commander Rawalpindi Brig. Salman Nazar gave approval of several development projects. He informed that the meeting was also attended by Cantonment […]

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Nine officers of grade-18, 19 transferred, posted

PESHAWAR: The Establishment Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday transferred and posted nine officers of grade-18 and 19 in the larger public interest, said two separate notifications here. According to the notifications, Muhammad Kabir Afridi (PMS BS-19) who was awaiting posting in Establishment Department has been posted Additional Secretary, Home and Tribal Affairs Department against the […]

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Drug inspectors directed to inspect medical stores on daily basis

SIALKOT: Deputy Commissioner Tahir Farooq on Wednesday directed the drug inspectors to inspect medical stores on daily basis and take strict action against those who were selling counterfeit, prohibited, expired and unregistered medicines without a drug cell license. Addressing a meeting of District Quality Control Board, he said the performance of all drug inspectors would […]

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Police apprehends 22 POs during operation

MULTAN:Police claimed to have arrested 22 proclaimed offenders (POs) and four court absconders during a crackdown in last 24 hours. The operation against proclaimed offenders was continued on the directions of City Police Officer (CPO) Khurram Shahzad Haider. A large contingent of district police including PO staff, CIA staff and elite force has participated in […]

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SC rejects appeals against tax on methanol

ISLAMABAD:The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected the importers appeals filed against Sindh Government’s imposition of tax on imported methanol. Methanol, also known as methyl alcohol, was a chemical and the simplest alcohol, which also sold for use as a motor fuel that was not blended with gasoline, diesel, other fuels, or petroleum products. A three-member […]

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Minister to supervise canals’ de-silting operation in KP

PESHAWAR:Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Irrigation Arshad Ayub Khan Wednesday said that he would visit whole province to inspect and supervise the cleaning operation of canal under “Bhal Safai” (de-siltation) drive. He directed the department to form inspection committees for the de-silting campaign and also asked to invite the concerned agencies to inspect the ongoing work. […]

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PEMRA determined to recover dues from satellite TV channels on ad revenue

ISLAMABAD:Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) on Wednesday expressed the resolve to recover dues outstanding against multiple satellite television (TV) channels on account of the revenue generated from advertisements. In a news release, the authority noted that Pakistani satellite TV channels were required to pay up to 7.5 per cent of the revenue generated from […]

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First National Ice Sports Competitions starts in Ghulkin, Hunza

GILGIT:First National Ice Sports Competitions started in Ghulkin, Hunza. A total of 21 teams, including five girls team, from Punjab, Sindh, AJK, KPK, GB Scouts, Pakistan Army, Pakistan Air Force, Baltistan, Ghizer and Hunza participating the first ever national level winter sports competitions in Gilgit-Baltistan. Canadian High Commisioner Wendy Gilmour attended the event as chief […]

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