PM rejects OGRA summary for increase in petroleum prices

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Friday rejected summary of Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) to increase prices of petrol by Rs 21 and of other petroleum products by Rs 50 and said the government would continue to provide relief to the people. Speaking at an Iftar dinner hosted for the leadership and parliamentarians […]

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Hot and dry weather likely in most parts of country: PMD

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) Friday forecast hot and dry weather for most parts of the country during the next 24 hours. According to the synoptic situation, continental air was prevailing over most parts of the country. The weather will remain hot and dry in most parts of the country including Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber […]

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Fisheries Patrolling Staff converted to Fisheries Patrolling Force

ISLAMABAD: Balochistan Government has approved converting Fisheries Patrolling Staff as patrolling force by amending Balochistan Fisheries Ordinance 1971 to curb illegal fishing trawlers in the Balochistan’s marine area, said an official of Balochistan government. The Balochistan government has further expedited its efforts to take strict action against the boats involved in illegal fishing in its […]

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4-days ‘Chilam Joshi spring festival’ preparations in full swing

ISLAMABAD: A huge number of tourists including foreigners from all over the world would participate in the traditional four-day ‘Chilam Joshi spring festival’ of Kalash valley next month where preparations for the upcoming festival are in full swing. Chilam Joshi is the most important festival celebrated in May for four days and attracts visitors from […]

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Over 50% global population yearly affected by headache disorder: Study

ISLAMABAD: More than 52 per cent of the global population are affected by a headache disorder every year, with 14 per cent reporting migraines, according to study. Headaches are one of the most prevalent and disabling conditions worldwide seen mainly among adults between 20 and 65. Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology […]

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PIA offers fare discount to ICCI members

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has offered 15 percent discount in fare on domestic flights and 10 percent discount on international flights to the members of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI). For the purpose, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by ICCI President Muhammad Shakeel Munir and District Manager, PIA Islamabad […]

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PTI’s two ex-MNA’s granted bail in Sindh House attack case

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday accepted the interim bail of two former lawmakers of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) Ataullah and Faheem Khan in Sindh House attack case. Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri heard the case filed by the two ex-MNAs. The court accepted the bails of the accused against surety bonds worth […]

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