All set to observe Indian Republic Day as Black Day in Kashmir on Wednesday, Jan 26

MIRPUR (AJK): People of Jammu & Kashmir living on both sides of the line of control and rest of the world will observe the Indian Republic Day as black day. This protest is meant to invite the attention of international community towards the 75-year long unlawful Indian occupation of Jammu & Kashmir which deprives them […]

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Govt under ‘Ehsaas umbrella’ bringing poor into mainstream, computerized all projects: Sania Nishtar

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection Dr Sania Nishtar Tuesday said that the government under ‘flagship Ehsaas umbrella program’ was bringing deprived segments of society into mainstream of development and computerized all projects to ensure transparency. In an exclusive interview with PTV news channel, the SAPM said that […]

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Govt. facilitating construction of housing units for salaried, low income groups

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday said that the government was facilitating construction of affordable housing units for the salaried and low income groups through provision of subsidies and waver of interest rates on the house financing. The prime minister appreciated the ministry of housing to complete the decade old stalled housing projects for the […]

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Govt determined to provide conducive environment for business community: President

SUKKUR: President Dr. Arif Alvi has said the government is determined to provide conducive environment to the business community. Addressing the Office bearers and members of Sukkur Chamber of Commerce and Industries (SCCI) here on Tuesday, the President said efforts are afoot for promotion of industrial sector in the country. He said steps are being […]

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Pak footballers need to enjoy game, practice harder to be competitive, says Belgian coach

MULTAN: A Belgian coach currently in Pakistan as part of Global Soccer Venture (GSV) to select talented most footballers for their planned grooming in Europe believed Pakistani youngsters must enjoy football and practice harder to improve their skills with the ball and boots. It was Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Kamyab Jawan Sports Drive that brought […]

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CM condoles over capsize of boat in Khanpur Dam

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan Tuesday expressed grief and sorrow over the capsizing of a boat carrying teachers and students to enjoy picnic in Khanpur Dam of Hazara. Soon after the incident, the chief minister directed the rescue officials to provide best healthcare facilities to the victims. The CM expressed sympathies over the […]

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PEDO accelerates work on seven hydel power projects

PESHAWAR: Provincial Energy Development Organisation (PEDO) has accelerated work on seven hydro power projects worth 230.6 megawhatt to bolster power production in the province. Officials in KP Energy Department told reporter on Tuesday that the seven hydel power projects include 10.2 MW Jabori, 11.8 MW Karora, 40.0 MW Koto, 84 MW Matlatan, 69 MW Lavi, […]

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