PTA bans advertisement of illegal housing societies on social media

ISLAMABAD:Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) here on Thursday advised societies operating without proper No Object Certificate (NOC) to refrain from advertising the illegitimate business on social media platforms. According to a press release, PTA has been approached by Lahore Development Authority (LDA) pursuant to the direction issued by Lahore High Court in a writ petition vide […]

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CII chairman lauds FSC’s decision against usury

ISLAMABAD:Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) Chairman Dr Qibla Ayaz Thursday welcomed the recent decision of the Federal Shariat Court (FSC) against the usury. He, in a statement, said it was a good omen that FSC, after lengthy hearings, had declared the existing laws relating to usury contrary to the Shariah which needed new legislation. He […]

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Direction to hold cleanliness, security arrangements on Eid

KHANEWAL:DC Salman Lodhi issued direction to relevant authorities, health department and local governments regarding cleanliness, security among related arrangements on occasion of Eid-ul-fitr. Addressing to meeting of District Emergency Board here Thursday, he directed medics of local hospitals as well as rescuers to remain alert on entire hours of the ceremonial occasion to avoid any […]

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Rajanpur district procures seven percent more wheat than set target: Secretary

MULTAN:Rajanpur district achieved seven percent more wheat procurement than the set target. This was stated by secretary agriculture, South Punjab Saqib Ateel during his visit at wheat purchase centre, here on Thursday. Saqib Ateel also apprised that 193,000 metric tonne wheat was procured against set target of Rs 180,000 metric tonnes. Moreover, the secretary reviewed […]

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Jiyaalas hail Bilawal’s oath taking ceremony as a youngest foreign minister of Pakistan

MULTAN:The workers of Pakistan people’s party parliamentarians ( PPPP) Thursday celebrated the assuming Bilawal Bhutto Zardari as Pakistan’s youngest Foreign Minister. The leadership and workers of PPP in south Punjab taking to reporter said that Pakistan People’s party was one the most popular party in the country that gave countless sacrifices for democracy . Khawaja […]

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Vast opportunities of mutual interest exist between Pakistan and Azerbaijan. Gandapur

PESHAWAR:Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Local Government, Elections and Rural Development Faisal Amin Khan Gandapur has said there are vast opportunities for enhancing friendly relations and trade activities between Pakistan and Azerbaijan. He assured the provincial government would endeavor to promote economic and trade relations between the two countries wherein concrete steps would be taken on […]

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2019 liters adulterated milk destroyed

MUZAFFARGARH:Punjab Food Authority destroyed 2,019 liters adulterated milk during an operation at Malik Collection Centre in Muzaffargarh on Thursday. According to PFA spokesman, the operation was carried out at Sardarwala Jatoi Muzaffargarh. The PFA team destroyed 2,019 liters milk found adulterated after thoroughly checked with lactoscan machine. The adulterated milk was being supplied from Alipur, […]

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Pakistan urges ‘quantum leap’ in financing for peacebuilding, as conflicts proliferate

Pakistan has called for a “quantum leap” in financing for peacebuilding, saying it was critical for promoting peace and stability in a world of proliferating conflicts. “Investing in peace is a moral imperative,” Ambassador Munir Akram told a high-level meeting of the UN General Assembly spotlighting financing for peacebuilding on Wednesday.. Pakistan, he said, has […]

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