ECP to continue proceedings without any pressure: Spokesperson

ISLAMABAD:The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will continue its proceedings and decisions without accepting any pressure. According to an ECP spokesperson, the Election Commission was a constitutional body and all decisions were made in the light of constitution and law. Contrary to the intentional and malicious facts, he added, some people were giving the impression […]

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Five healthcare establishments sealed in ICT

ISLAMABAD:The Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority (IHRA) has sealed five Healthcare Establishments (HCEs) in different areas of Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT). According to IHRA, inspection teams carried out inspections of 34 Healthcare Establishments (HCEs) in different areas of ICT during the past two weeks. Zobia Hospital, Perfect diagnostic Center and Rawat Clinic were sealed due to […]

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Aslam Ghauri appointed JUI-F caretaker secretary general

ISLAMABAD:Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl’s (JUI-F) Secretary, General Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri has appointed Muhammad Aslam Ghauri as the caretaker secretary general as he was proceeding for Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah. According to the notification issued here on Thursday, Muhammad Aslam Ghauri who is also the JUI-F spokesman would look after the affairs of the party, till […]

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No permit required to perform Eid prayers at Two Holy Mosques in Saudi Arabia

ISLAMABAD:The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has confirmed that worshipers who wish to perform the Eid Al-Fitr prayer at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah are not required to obtain a permit. The ministry indicated that entering the Grand Mosque does not require a permit, but it is a […]

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No fresh borrowings from SBP, clarifies finance ministry

ISLAMABAD:The Ministry of Finance here on Thursday clarified that there had been no fresh borrowings by the government from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). “In fact the government has been retiring its previous stock of debt with the SBP on its maturity,” the ministry said in a statement while responding to news circulating on […]

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ICT admin expedite actions against profiteers

ISLAMABAD:The special teams headed by Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration on Thursday imposed fines over Rs 40,000 on shopkeepers for overcharging customers. The shopkeepers of various markets were fined during surprise raids conducted by magistrates, and assistant commissioners, deputy commissioner Islamabad Irfan Nawaz Memon told reporter. He said the administration was ensuring strict adherence to […]

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’look forward to working with PM Shehbaz on global challenges’ says Boris Johnson

ISLAMABAD:British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that he looks forward to working with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to address the global challenges. In his letter dated April 26, Boris Johnson congratulated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on his election. Prime Minister Johnson noted that the United Kingdom and Pakistan enjoyed deep ties supported by strong […]

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Palestine’s freedom a main issue of Islamic world: Iranian Ambassador

ISLAMABAD:Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Seyed Moammad Ali Hosseini on Thursday said the Al-Quds Day was a great opportunity to realize the world that freedom of Palestine remained the main issue in the Islamic world. Addressing the International Quds Day conference here, he said the Muslims would never abandon their principles and ideals, including the liberation […]

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