Extraordinary security arrangements to be made on Eid-ul-Fitr: SSP

SUKKUR:Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Sanghaar Malik has directed that extraordinary security arrangements should be made for Eid-ul-Fitr and asked for a contingency plan in this regard. On the directives by DIGP Sukkur zone Tariq Abbas Qureshi, the SSP on Thursday instructed that Sukkur police personnel will be deployed at mosques, Eidgahs and Eid congregations […]

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ADB sells $4 bln Dual Tranche 3, 10-year global benchmark bonds

ISLAMABAD:Asian Development Bank (ADB) returned to the United States (US) dollar bond market with the pricing of a 3-year global benchmark bond worth $3 billion and a 10-year global benchmark bond worth $1 billion, proceeds of which will be part of ADB’s ordinary capital resources. The 3-year bond, with a coupon rate of 2.875% per […]

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Excise police foil bid to smuggle 102 kg narcotics

PESHAWAR:The Excise police Khyber Pakhtunkhwa foiled a bid to smuggle 102 kilogram narcotics and arrested the accused near Charsadda Interchange here on Thursday. According to the Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department’s spokesperson, the excise police Mardan region received information about the smuggling bid and after which a check-point was set up near Charsadda Interchange. […]

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Inter-Club Basketball tourney reaches final four stage

ISLAMABAD: Bulls Club, S.A Gardens Club, Reapers Club and United Kings Club advanced to the semifinals of Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Municipal Corporation Islamabad (MCI) Ramadan Inter-Club Basketball Tournament after beating their respective opponents at F-6 Multipurpose Sports Centre Islamabad on late Wednesday. In total, six matches were decided on Wednesday, the 4th day […]

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Hina Khar, UK HC discuss bilateral ties

ISLAMABAD:British High Commissioner Dr. Christian Turner called on Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar here on Thursday and congratulated her on assuming the office and hoped that both sides will work together to further deepen the Pakistan-UK relations. Minister of State Khar thanked the British High Commissioner for the felicitations and stated […]

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Punjab govt provides subsidy on sugar, wheat in Ramzan bazaars

KHANEWAL:The Punjab government has provided subsidy of up to Rs. 15 on sugar in all Ramadan bazaars for the convenience of people belonging to all sectors and has ensured quality food. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Salman Khan Lodhi visited the bazaar to inspect the supply of sugar as well as other food items. He also checked […]

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PM terms Baloch people ‘valuable asset’ for country

ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said the government on a priority basis would take measures to ensure the national mainstreaming of the youth of Balochistan. The prime minister expressed these views in a meeting with Balochistan National Party Chairman Sardar Akhtar Mengal. PM Shehbaz Sharif termed the Baloch workforce an asset for the country. […]

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DPO directs implementation of security plan to avert untoward situation

SWABI: District Police Officer (DPO) Swabi, Muhammad Shoaib while chairing a meeting here on Thursday directed traffic wardens to implement security plan approved for last ten days of Ramzan and develop a liaison with local police to avert any untoward incident. According to press release issued by DPO Swabi, meeting discussed responsibilities of police personnel […]

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