NAVTTC, Takamol to conduct trade testing of 1000 candidates desirous to work in KSA

ISLAMABAD:An inauguration ceremony of Skills Verification Program (SVP) by Takamol Saudi Arabia and NAVTTC Pakistan was held on Tuesday at the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training under which the trade testing will be conducted in 12 assessment centers for 1,000 candidates, desirous of working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Minister for […]

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Religious scholars condemn Khanewal lynching incident

FAISALABAD:Scholars and religious leaders have unanimously condemned the Khanewal lynching incident and termed it against the teachings of Islam and the holy Quran. They said the incident had damaged the soft image of the nation, and demanded to bring to justice those who were responsible for the incident. Delivering a sermon at Gol Masjid Ghulam […]

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PTI govt enjoys full support of allies: Farrukh

ISLAMABAD:Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Tuesday said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government would complete its constitutional term with the support of allied parties. There was no threat to Prime Minister Imran Khan from the opposition’s no-confidence move and he would again form the government after winning next general elections, he […]

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Sindh govt. lauded for empowering rural women through loans

SUKKUR:Member National Assembly (MNA), Dr Mahreen Bhutto on Tuesday said the Sindh Government arranged interest-free loans to women enabling them to run different trades like livestock, tailoring, embroidery etc. She said this while addressing community women at a ceremony organized by Sindh Rural Support Organization (SRSO). Leaders of Local Support Organization (LSO) of Union Council […]

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DC visits Rural Revenue & Record Center Taxila

RAWALPINDI:Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi, Tahir Farooq on Tuesday visited Rural Revenue and ‘Arazi’ Record Center Taxila and reviewed the facilities being provided to the public. While interacting with the people, the DC inquired about the quality of the services. The Rural Revenue Centers were gift of the present government for the people of the rural areas […]

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ATC awards punishment to Afghan citizen on charges of extortion

PESHAWAR:Anti Terrorism Court Peshawar on Tuesday, in two cases, awarded imprisonment of 16 years to Afghan national and deportation of other to Afghanistan. The court awarded imprisonment along with fine of Rs. 60,000 to terrorist, Zahid Khan and deportation of Alamzeb to Afghanistan after charges of extortion and life threats to local shopkeepers were proved. […]

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PWAI, PAL to organize “Zikr-e-Faiz” on Feb 17

ISLAMABAD:Progressive Writers Association Islamabad (PWAI) in collaboration with Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) would organize an event titled “Zikr-e-Faiz” in connection with 111th birthday of Faiz Ahmad Faiz on February 17. Organizer Imdad Akash told reporter that eminent scholar Amer Sindh will preside over the ceremony while Salima Hashmi will be guest of honour on […]

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