Air Chief expresses grief over demise of former President Rafiq Tarar

ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Air Staff Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu Monday expressed heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of former President of Pakistan and Supreme Court Judge Muhammad Rafiq Tarar. “May Allah bless the departed soul; and give strength to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss, […]

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Factories sealed for spreading pollution

PESHAWAR: The district administration on Monday sealed two factories for spreading pollution in the Industrial Estate at Hayatabad. Assistant Commissioner Ubaid Dogar along with officials of the provincial environment department paid surprise visit to Industrial Estate area and during inspection the smoke emitting two factories were declared hazardous and cause of pollution in the area. […]

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2169 power pilferers nabbed during February

MULTAN: Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) have caught 2169 power pilferers during separate operations launched throughout the South Punjab during the last month of February, MEPCO official said on Monday. MEPCO teams accompanying task forces raided different places in Multan, Vehari, Sahiwal, Rahimyar Khan, Muzaffargarh, Bahawalnagar, Khanewal, and Dera Ghazi Khan and detected theft of […]

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Foreign Secretary, Germany’s Special Representative discuss situation in Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD : Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood held a meeting with Gasper Wieck, Germany’s Special Representative here on Monday and exchanged views on Pakistan-Germany bilateral relations and the situation in Afghanistan. Extending a warm welcome, Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood shared Pakistan’s perspective on a peaceful, stable and prosperous Afghanistan and highlighted Pakistan’s efforts in this regard. […]

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China to host 3rd meeting of FMs from Afghanistan’s neighbours

BEIJING: China’s State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday that the Chinese side was preparing to hold Third Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the neighbouring countries of Afghanistan to exchange views on building lasting peace in Afghanistan. “We are preparing for the Third Meeting of Foreign Ministers of Afghanistan’s Neighbours so […]

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President unveils 75th Independence Day logo, underlines awareness about historic freedom movement

ISLAMABAD : President Dr Arif Alvi Monday stressed upon the need to create comprehensive awareness among the young generations about different aspects of the historic movement for creation of Pakistan through various mediums of information. He was addressing a ceremony after unveiling a logo in connection with the observance of upcoming 75th Independence Day celebrations […]

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Police arrest 2 accused, recovered snatched motorbikes

HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad police here Monday recovered four snatched motorbikes and arrested two alleged outlaws in the limits of Makki Shah and Seri police stations. The police spokesman informed that SHO Qurban Ali Aaklani of Makki Shah police led the raid after the police received a tip off that the stolen motorbikes were being shifted […]

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