Minister Asad Mahmood visits NHA HQs; briefed on various projects

ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister for Communications and Postal Services, Mufti Asad Mahmood, on Tuesday said that top priority would be given to the repair and reconstructions of roads for the economic stability of the country. The minister expressed these views while talking to NHA officials during his first visit to the National Highway Authority headquarters. Minister said […]

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Chinese envoy calls on Rana Sanullah

ISLAMABAD:Chinese Charge d’ Affairs to Pakistan Ms Pang Chunxue on Tuesday called on Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah, and discussed Pak-China bilateral relations and other issues of mutual interests. The Chinese envoy congratulated Rana Sanaullah on taking charge as interior minister, said a news release. The two sides discussed steps to ensure the security of Chinese […]

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Special session held to discuss current Covid-19 situation

ISLAMABAD:On the direction of the Prime Minister, Federal Minister for National Health Services Abdul Qadir Patel chaired a special session at the Public Health Emergency Operation Center, National Institute of Health (NIH) on the current Covid-19 situation. The session was attended physically and online by senior provincial officials, Federal Secretary Health and Director General Health, […]

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Sugary drinks biggest source of dangerous increase in ‘non-communicable diseases’: Experts

ISLAMABAD:The experts on Tuesday at an important media session organized by Pakistan National Heart Association (PANAH) on the topic of “Disadvantages and Awareness of Sugar Sweetened Beverages (SSB)” said that the SSBs were the biggest source of dangerous increase in the non-communicable diseases. The media session was hosted by General Secretary PANAH Sana Ullah Ghumman […]

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Over 1.5 Umrah pilgrims arrive in Madinah during this year’s season

ISLAMABAD:The number of Umrah performers and visitors who arrived in Madinah through air, land and sea ports since the beginning of the Umrah season of this year totaled 1,542,960 Umrah performers, and 1,300,380 have left and 242,580 are still in Madinah till Monday, according to a report issued by the Agency of the Ministry of […]

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Imran Khan not to be arrested for holding public rallies: Javed Latif

ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister Mian Javed Latif on Tuesday called for the collective efforts to bring an end to mischief of PTI’s leadership for ensuring economic and political stability, which was crucial to the country’s progress and development. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan would not be arrested for holding public rallies, but no such step would […]

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AHK expresses interest for investment in Cyber Security Technology

ISLAMABAD:The German Emirati Joint Council for Industry and Commerce (AHK) on Tuesday expressed interest for investment in Cyber Security Technology in Pakistan. Elaborating the opportunities available in cyber security, Secretary Board of Investment (BOI) Fareena Mazhar shared that Pakistan’s Information Technology (IT) industry is among the top 5 net exporters of the country, said a […]

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MWMC changes duty timings of field staffers

MULTAN:Multan Waste Management Company (MWMC) has changed the duty schedule for workers with an aim to avoid them from severe weather conditions. According to official sources, MWMC Chief Executive Officer Muhammad Farooq Dogar directed officers to depute cleanliness staff at 5 am so that they workers should be kept safe from scorching heat. The sprinkling […]

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