Massacre in Pir Dastgeer reminder of horrific human rights violations in IIOJK

ISLAMABAD: India was perpetually violating human rights in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and Pir Dastgeer massacre of May 8, 1991 was reminder of the barbarity of Indian security forces. Dastgeer Sahib is a 200-year-old shrine situated in Khanyar. The shrine is famous for an copy of old Quran written by Ali Ibn […]

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Import of textile group surges 25% during July-March 2021-22

KARACHI: Despite decrease in import of cotton and other raw materials, Pakistan has to pay 25 % more on imports of textile group commodities due to higher international prices in the first nine months of fiscal year 2021-22. According to statistics issued by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, total value of imports of textile group in […]

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Commerce minister takes briefing on SLIC’s performance

KARACHI:The Federal Minister for Commerce, Syed Naveed Qamar Saturday visited State Life Insurance Corporation (SLIC) Karachi office, where he was briefed about the performance of the state owned insurance corporation. The Chairman State Life, Shoaib Javed Hussain briefed about the working, functions and performance of State Life and its annual strength of the staff The […]

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Karachi witnessed significant decline in street crimes: Police spokesperson

KARACHI:The city has witnessed significant decline in street crimes during the month of April compared to March, claimed the spokesperson of Karachi Police on Saturday. Sharing street crime stats, the spokesperson claimed that the decline was due to the stern actions taken by Karachi police. According to figures shared by the spokesperson for Karachi Police, […]

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Distt Admin, Health deptt conduct awareness drive to prevent dengue

PESHAWAR:On the directives of the provincial government, the district administration in collaboration with the health department conducted an awareness campaign in North Waziristan regarding preventive measures against dengue virus. District Health Officer Dir Gulistan said that the campaign was being carried out across North Waziristan merged district under which masses were educated on how to […]

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Marriyum announces withdrawal of petition seeking PECA section 20’s restoration

ISLAMABAD:Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Saturday announced the immediate withdrawal of a review petition filed by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in the apex court for restoration of the Prevention of Electronic Crime Act (PECA), 2016’s section 20. In a series of tweets, Marriyum said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had taken strict […]

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HCSTSI President expresses concerns over acute water shortage for agriculture fields

HYDERABAD:Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industry (HCSTSI) President Muhammad Altaf Memon on Saturday expressed his grave concern over acute shortage of water for agriculture fields and said the crises was posing serious threats to agriculture economy of the province. In a statement here, he said the agriculture fields of Sindh were facing 53 […]

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PM expresses grief over death of Khalid Hameed Farooqi

ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Saturday expressed his grief over the death of veteran journalist Khalid Hameed Farooqi. The prime minister prayed for the high ranks of the departed soul and for the bereaved family to bear the loss with fortitude, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release. The prime minister said that […]

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