Tarin assures govt,s support for farmers of drought hit area

ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin on Wednesday assured the government’s full support for drought hit farmers of Thal region and directed the President Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) to take measures for providing relief to growers of the effected area. He held a meeting with Malik Muhammad Ehsan ullah Tiwana, Member National […]

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NAB not recommended blocking of Usman Asghar’s CNIC, reveals preliminary investigation

ISLAMABAD:The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has not recommended the blocking of the Computerised National Identity card (CNIC) and blacklisting of the passport number of Usman Asghar son of Muhammad Asghar to relevant department, revealed preliminary investigations conducted on directions of NAB Chairman Justice Javed Iqbal. According to NAB spokesman, National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Justice […]

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SNGPL unearths four gas pilfering units in Lahore region: Hammad

ISLAMABAD:Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar Wednesday said the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) had unearthed four gas pilfering units in the Lahore Distribution Region. The minister, in a tweet said, four gas theft cases had been detected in the region, in which three industrial units and one commercial were found involved. The company has […]

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Pakistan calls for a ‘sharp focus’ on combating growing Islamophobia

Pakistan has urged the UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) to concentrate on combating the rising phenomenon of Islamophobia, which now forms part of far-right and neo-fascist parties’ manifestos, causing concern to the Islamic world. “We are witnessing the global resurgence in intolerance, discrimination, racism, negative stereotyping, and violence against persons, on the basis of religion […]

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ITP starts actions against motorists using LEDs, high beam lights

ISLAMABAD:Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) have started taking actions against those motorists involved in using high beam lights and Light-Emitting Diodes (LED) during a drive. According to press release, the decision to this effect was taken following IGP Islamabad Muhammad Ahsan Younus directions to ensure safe road environment in the city, said SSP Traffic Rai Mazhar […]

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NA body condemns brutal activities of Indian forces in IIOJK

ISLAMABAD:The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan has passed a unanimous resolution condemning Indian forces for their brutal activities in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and expresses solidarity with the innocent Kashmiris for their unshakable resolve of self- determination. The committee meeting was held here on Wednesday at Parliament House […]

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PCB and Pepsi launch Voice of Pakistan Cricket 2022

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board in collaboration with Pepsi has launched an exciting initiative to search for new cricket commentators for the Pepsi presents Voice of Pakistan Cricket 2022 campaign during the ongoing HBL PSL 7. The digital campaign starts today, cricket commentary enthusiasts who aspire to pursue a career in this exciting field can […]

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