One wheeling, aerial firing banned

DIR LOWER:The district administration has imposed a ban on one-wheeling, aerial firing among several other harmful practices to avoid any untoward incidents and ensure security on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. According to a notification, the Deputy Commissioner Capt (retd) Aun Haider Gonal has imposed a ban one wheeling on motorcycle, over speeding, aerial firing, possession […]

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NCHR to work on malpractice in mental health facilities

ISLAMABAD:To initiate effort against malpractice and the lack of regulation in mental health facilities in Pakistan, the National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with civil society organization ‘Taskeen.’ The NCHR and Taskeen will be working together on mental health and human rights, including mental health promotion and advocacy. […]

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NUST lands among Top 200 world universities in THE Impact Rankings 2022; retains 1st position in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD:Guided by its vision aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) has achieved yet another milestone by securing a place among world’s top 200 universities as per Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2022. According to details, the university has not only been able to retain its […]

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CS for foolproof security on Eid ul Fitr

PESHAWAR:Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Dr Shahzad Khan Bangash and Inspector General of Police Mauzzam Ja Ansari Friday presided over a high level meeting to chalk out foolproof security plan for Eid ul Fitr. The CS directed to ensure security of Eid congregations, tourists’ resorts besides uninterrupted provision of fuel. He also directed to take measures […]

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Secretary agriculture visits Sasta bazaar at Bajaur

BAJAUR:Secretary Agriculture and Livestock Fisheries and Cooperative Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Israr paid a visit Sasta bazaar and checked prices and availability of essential food items here on Friday. Accompanied by Director General Agriculture Department for merged areas Murrad Ali Khan and other officials, the secretary agriculture said that the government was committed to facilitate […]

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Pak-China working together for agricultural mechanization

BEIJING: A Pakistani expert on agriculture stressed for collaboration with Chinese researchers on the development of modern agricultural machine to enhance yields and profits to farmers in Pakistan. “Slow adoption of mechanization technology has been a key reason for low yields and inefficiencies in agriculture in Pakistan, resulting in lower profit for farmers” said Dr. […]

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Saleem Jan Marwat posted as Director LG (Merge areas)

PESHAWAR:The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has issued posting and transfer orders of two senior officials in the larger interest of the public. In this regard a notification issued by Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa establishment division on Friday said that Saleem Jan (PMS BS-18) who was awaiting posting in the establishment department has been posted as Director […]

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