KCA appreciates govt decision to form PCA

KARACHI:Karachi Cotton Association has welcomed the government’s decision to form Pakistan Cotton Authority to ensure provision of quality seed, monitoring and enhancing the cotton yield with a view to increase production of cotton in the country. KCA Chairman Khawaja M. Zubair, in his statement on Wednesday, also welcomed the government’s plan to create a Farmers’ […]

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Governor reviews performance of federal government departments with reference to PCP

KARACHI:Governor Sindh Imran Ismail Wednesday reviewed the performance of federal government departments with special reference to the response relating to complaints registered on Pakistan Citizens Portal (PCP), while presiding over a meeting at Governor’s House. Imran Ismail directed all the departments to expedite work to resolve the complaints and the feedback of the concerned complainant […]

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Pak javelin throwers training in SA in limbo due to visa delay

ISLAMABAD:With a series of big international events looming, the Athletics Federation of Pakistan is still uncertain whether or not its potential javelin throwers will be able to get the much-needed elite training to claim medals at them. The World Athletics Championships are penciled in for July 15-24 in Oregon, followed by the Birmingham Commonwealth Games […]

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PMSA apprehends Indian fishermen poaching in Pakistani waters

KARACHI:The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) during routine patrolling in Pakistani exclusive economic zone (EEZ) apprehended Indian fishing boats along with 36 crew which were poaching in Pakistani EEZ. According to a news release on Wednesday, the Agency apprehended six Indian fishing boats along with 36 crew members. The boats were being towed to Karachi […]

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190 open manholes get lids, road crossing facilities for kids at 248 schools

KHANEWAL:Exactly 190 manholes found uncovered in the district have been covered by lids to save people particularly children from the risk of accidents. Chairing a meeting deputy commissioner Salman Khan to review progress on tasks assigned by Punjab chief secretary, officials on Wednesday said facilities had also been made available at 248 schools to help […]

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Religious scholars have a vital role to play in maintaining religious tolerance, harmony in society: Adviser to CM Sindh

KARACHI: Adviser to CM Sindh on Religious Affairs, Zakat and Ushr Fayyaz Ali Butt Wednesday said that religious scholars have a very important role to play in maintaining religious tolerance and harmony in the society. With this positive role we will keep up the good work so that we can move forward. He said this […]

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Completion of Malir Expressway to reduce burden of traffic in Karachi: SACM

KARACHI:Special Assistant to the Sindh Chief Minister (SACM) on Investment Department and Public Private Partnership Projects (PPPP) Syed Qasim Naveed Qamar on Wednesday said the Malir Expressway Project was one of the most important projects and its completion would help decrease the public issues besides reducing the burden of traffic in metropolitan city as it […]

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Swiss envoy calls on Air Chief, lauds PAF personnel professionalism

ISLAMABAD:Ambassador of Switzerland Benedict de Cerjat on Wednesday called on Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force Air (PAF) Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu and lauded the professionalism of PAF personnel. The visiting dignitary also appreciated the exceptional progress made by PAF over the years, especially through indigenization, said a PAF media release. […]

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