Govt urged to take business community on board in policy making process

ISLAMABAD:President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) here on Thursday urged the government to engage the private sector in consultation process and make policies after getting their input to steer the economy out of current challenges. He also assured the Prime Minister that the business community would fully support the government in its endeavours […]

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PM condemns terrorist attack in N Waziristan

ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Thursday strongly condemned the attack of terrorists on security forces in North Waziristan. The prime minister, in a message, paid tribute to 28-year old soldier Asmatullah who was martyred during the gunfight. The soldier hailed from Mianwali. Shehbaz said the nation was indebted to the blood of martyrs and would hold […]

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270 fertilizer bags recovered from a mill

BUREWALA:District administration launched crackdown against fertilizer hoarders and seized 270 fertilizer bags from a private mill at Tahli Wala chowk near Multan by pass on Thursday. According to official sources, Assistant Commissioner along with police and agriculture department teams raided and recovered 270 fertilizer bags from a private mill that was used to hide for […]

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Eid shopping gains momentum with people preferring physical stores

ISLAMABAD:With the start of the second Ashra of Ramzan, Eid shopping has gained momentum and residents of twin-cities are thronging bazaars and malls in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Seemingly, women and children are enjoying the signature hustle and bustle of the Eid the most as they are seen in larger proportion at every stall, shop, mall, […]

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Balochistan CS directs provision of essential items to avoid shortage

QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Secretary Mathar Niaz Rana directed the concerned to take effective measures to provide essential items to people at Utility Stores during Ramazan so that the shortage of any goods should be avoided in the stores. Chairing a meeting to review the prices of essential commodities in Ramazan, he said that in case […]

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Balochistan govt establishes Sasta Bazars in all districts

QUETTA:Balochistan government has setup Sasta Bazars in all district of the province to provide daily use edibles at affordable prices during Ramzan. Talking to reporter, an official of Balochistan government said the government had been taking strict action against the shopkeepers and traders on overcharging. He said the government had already set up proper price […]

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WHO chief meets Parliamentary Secretary Law

QUETTA:Head of World Health Organization (WHO) in Pakistan, Dr. Palitha Mahipala Thursday called on Dr. Rubaba Khan Baledi, Parliamentary Secretary for Law and discussed ongoing WHO-assisted projects in Balochistan. The meeting also discussed necessary legislation to improve public welfare services in the province. Dr. Asfandyar Sherani, Head of WHO Quetta Sub Office, Dr. Mukhtiar Hussain […]

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