Ashrafi pledges to continue struggle for rights of 5 m Pakistani expats in Middle East

ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Interfaith Harmony and Middle East Maulana Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Asharfi Thursday pledged to continue his struggle for the legal rights of 5 million Pakistani expatriates in the Middle East. In an exclusive talk with reporter, he said ‘Pakistan comes first’ was the motive of his life; therefore, he was […]

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PM prays for early recovery of Javed Hashmi

ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Thursday prayed for the early recovery of senior parliamentarian and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Makhdoom Javed Hashmi. The prime minister, in a statement, expressed best wishes for Makhdoom Javed Hashmi on his operation. He said Javed Hashmi was a sincere brother, and a precious asset of the country and the party. […]

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Health dept seeks emergency plan for riverine area

MULTAN: The Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department, South Punjab sought emergency plan for riverine areas from District Health Authorities (DHAs) in the wake of intense heatwave in the region. The Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of DHAs were also directed to submit report within two days. The DHAs were also instructed to set up medical camps […]

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Experts call climate change, growing water scarcity a cloud on the horizon

PESHAWAR:Water and climate change experts on Thursday called for better management of trans-boundary rivers to cope with growing water scarcity, frequent droughts and increasing heat waves due to climate change. The experts also stressed on remodeling of water distribution and irrigation infrastructure to save water resources in future. The seminar titled Hydro-Climatic Modelling on Trans-boundary […]

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Perpetrators of KU terror attack to be punished: Khurram

ISLAMABAD:Minister for Power Khurram Dastgir on Thursday said the perpetrators of Karachi University (KU) terror attack would be punished. Addressing an event held in remembrance of Chinese nationals killed in the terror attack, he expressed his deepest condolences with the families of victims, and the government and the people of China. The minister said Pakistan […]

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AJK PM, Qureshi discusses Kashmir situation

ISLAMABAD :Former foreign minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi Thursday called on Azad Jammu & Kashmir Prime Minister Sardar Tanveer Ilyas Khan here at the AJK Prime Minister’s House and discussed the current Kashmir situation, besides other matters of mutual interest. Shah Mehmood Qureshi, who is also Vice Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, congratulated Sardar Tanveer Ilyas […]

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Cotton farmers told to consult officials on fertilizers application, weeds problem

MULTAN:Director, Central Cotton Research Institute (CCRI), Dr. Zahid Mahmood on Thursday advised farmers to consult agriculture officials for need-based application of fertilizers and ensure timely removal of weeds to get better cotton production. In a statement issued here, CCRI Multan director said that weeds can compromise cotton production by 20-30 per cent if remained unattended. […]

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41,831 citizens get relief through Police Khidmat Markaz

ISLAMABAD:The Police Khidmat Markaz established at sector F-6/1 had provided various kinds of services to around 41,831 citizens during the ongoing year. The citizens benefited in character certificate, verification of vehicles, registration of tenants, employees verifications, general police verifications and timely appropriate legal action on public complaints, said a news release. Inspector General of Police […]

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