Protection of country’s environment topmost agenda of govt: Sherry Rehman

ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman Wednesday said that the protection of country’s environment was topmost priority of the government where all necessary measures would be taken to address air quality related issues. In an exclusive interview with PTV News, she said that government would take number of initiatives to improve the air quality […]

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Khar reiterates Pakistan’s desire to further deepen ties with US

ISLAMABAD:Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar Wednesday reiterated Pakistan’s desire to further strengthen its bilateral ties and mutual cooperation with the US in diverse fields. The minister of state received the United States Congresswoman Ilhan Omar who called on her, a press release said. Hina Khar said Pakistan and the US had […]

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Over 8.316m people vaccinated in Faisalabad

FAISALABAD:Over 8.316 million (8,316,784) people have so far been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the district. District Health Officer Dr Ataul Mun’im said on Wednesday that 4,617,010 citizens were injected first dose while 3,616,490 were administered the second dose of vaccine. He further said that 39,853 health workers were also given first dose while 43,431 received […]

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FPCCI Regional Chairman congratulates Hamza Shehbaz

LAHORE:Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Regional Chairman Muhammad Nadeem Qureshi on Wednesday congratulated Hamza Shehbaz on his election as Punjab Chief Minister. He told media here that business community hoped the new federal and Punjab governments will improve economy and take efficient measures to resolve the business community issues. He said […]

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Man gets plot on Ombudsman’s intervention

LAHORE:A resident of Mustafa Abad Lahore has succeeded in getting possession of his residential plot after 35 years due to intervention of the Punjab Ombudsman’s office. In a statement issued here on Wednesday, a spokesman said that the applicant, Maqsood Hussain, an octogenarian, had approached the Ombudsman office stating that he had deposited all installments […]

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DC for measures against Dengue outbreak

ABBOTTABAD: Deputy Commissioner Tariq Salam Marwat on Wednesday said that Tehsil Municipal Administration (TMA), Water and Sanitation Services Company Abbottabad (WSSCA) and Health department should take measures for Dengue control around construction sites, government buildings and other areas. He expresses these views while chairing a meeting regarding Dengue Control in district Abbottabad. The Health department […]

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Proposals invited under PSF-NSFC Joint Scientific Exchange Program

ISLAMABAD:National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) have invited HEC chartered universities, research centers and institutes to submit joint proposals under the Joint Scientific Exchange Program. The call’s research priority areas, aligned with the national strategies of both the countries, include cpmputer science: Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain, Biometrics, Big […]

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7918 cases registered against kite flying, aerial firing in Punjab

LAHORE: On the direction of Inspector General of Police Punjab Rao Sardar Ali Khan, special operations of police teams are underway in the province to prevent kite flying and aerial firing. The IG Punjab directed all supervisory officers of the province to bring those kite-flyers who fly kites in dark of night to justice and […]

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