Seminar pays tribute to women mining engineers, entrepreneurs

LAHORE:The Mines & Minerals Department (MMD) Punjab Tuesday arranged a seminar titled ‘Champions of Change’ to celebrate the exceptional contribution of women mining engineers and entrepreneurs working tirelessly in the mineral sector. Provincial Minister for Women Development Department Ashifa Riaz Fatiana was the chief guest, while MMD Secretary Aamir Ijaz Akbar, Additional Secretary Sarah Rashid, […]

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DC Hangu stops distribution of financial assistance till by election NA-33

PESHAWAR:The district administration Hangu has barred political office bearers from the distribution cheques under Ihsas kifalat and Zakat schemes till completion of by elections NA-33 Hangu. The notification issued by Deputy Commissioner Hangu says that the decision was taken in light of notice taken by the District Monitoring Officer. The district administration also stopped political […]

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President calls for skills development of youth of Balochistan

QUETTA:President Dr Arif Alvi Tuesday stressed upon utilizing the potential of youth in the Balochistan province through means of modern education and skills development for the country’s progress and prosperity. The president said different avenues were being opened for the talented youth of Balochistan to fully exploit these opportunities. Addressing the concluding ceremony of colourful […]

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Packaging sector must be given industry status: FPCCI

LAHORE:Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Management Committee Regional Chairman Punjab Muhammad Nadeem Qureshi on Tuesday demanded the government that the packaging sector should be given an industry status. The packaging sector is the backbone of all industries, he said while addressing All Pakistan Corrugated Cartons Manufacturers Association here at FPCCI Regional […]

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Any conspiracy against PTI to be foiled: SACM

LAHORE: Special Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab for Information and Spokesperson to the Punjab Government Hasaan Khawar, on Tuesday termed the news being aired on various channels regarding Chief Minister Punjab or against any specific person for the office of CM Punjab as baseless and fabricated. He said that Sardar Usman Buzdar had full confidence […]

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Two suspects held in separate Police operations

HYDERABAD:Police have arrested an alleged robber and a street criminal in separate operations while weapons and looted goods were also recovered from their possession. According to a police spokesman, a patrolling team of P.S Sakhi Pir arrested an accused Hasnain Sheikh and recovered a pistol with ammunition from him while his other accomplices escaped. In […]

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International Women Day observed in Sukkur

SUKKUR:All Pakistan Women Association (APWA) Sukkur in collaboration with Inter Global Human Development Society (IGHDS) on Tuesday organized an event regarding International Women Day. APWA, activists participated and emphasized how gender equality, empowerment of women, women’s full enjoyment of human rights and the eradication of poverty are essential to economic and social development. They stressed […]

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