Recent heat wave impacts drop rain spell in Potohar, Capital

ISLAMABAD:The recent heat wave impact prevailing has affected the raining pattern in the country especially in the Potohar region and the federal capital. The abrupt rise in temperature due to heat wave phenomenon leads to decline in water vapours in the atmosphere causing drying and reduced chances of rainfall, Director Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD or […]

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ANF recovers over 196 kg narcotics, 1080 liters Ketamine; arrests 11

RAWALPINDI:Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) conducted various operations in different areas of the country during last week and recovered over 196 kg narcotics and 1080 kg Ketamine besides netting 11 accused. According to an ANF Headquarters spokesman, ANF Sindh and ANF Intelligence conducted a raid near Karachi Malir-15 and held three drug smugglers namely Abdullah Siddiqui, Abdul […]

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NBF promoting book reading culture in various districts

ISLAMABAD:National Book Foundation (NBF) aims to promote book-reading culture in various districts of the country as NBF was running the mobile book shop and holding of exhibition at the far-off places. An official of NBF Raza Mehmood told reporter on Sunday that NBF was providing inexpensive and quality books to the students, teachers and public. […]

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RCB’s anti-encroachment operations; 252 truckloads goods confiscated

RAWALPINDI:Rawalpindi Cantonment Board (RCB) on the special directives of Executive Officer Cantonment Board, Rawalpindi launched operations in different Cantt areas and confiscated over 252 truckloads of goods from different markets during last nine months. According to RCB Spokesman, Qaiser Mehmood, the Board had accelerated its ongoing anti-encroachment drive and conducted 661 anti-encroachment operations besides taking […]

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Easter celebrated with enthusiasm, fervor

ISLAMABAD:The jubilant Christian community on Sunday celebrated Easter in various parts of the country with great enthusiasm and fervor. The day dawned with special prayers in the Churches where the local administrations of every city ensured proper security arrangements. Easter greetings were also exchanged, in addition to the prayers offered for the country’s prosperity. The […]

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PFA disposes off 1623 litres adulterated milk

MUZAFFARGARH:Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has foiled huge supply of adulterated milk and disposed off 1623 litres adulterated milk on Sunday. According to PFA spokesman,the PFA food safety teams set-up a temporary picket in Kot Addu and Chowk Sarwar Shaheed chowks and examined the milk through latest lactoscan machines under the directions of senior officials and […]

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