ISLAMABAD:Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Friday extended heartfelt condolences on the death of United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. In her condolence message, she said that Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan had played an important role in ensuring a dignified life for the people of his country. […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD:The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday sought report from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in petitions regarding legal protection of journalists and media workers. Chief Justice Athar Minallah heard the cases filed by International Federation of Journalists, Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) and Islamabad High Court Journalists Association (IHCJA). IHCJA’s counsel Umer […]
Read MoreThe world has hit a “crossroads” when it comes to managing droughts — which have increased 29 percent in a generation and are only getting worse, according to new United Nations report. With the duration and number of droughts rising and severe weather increasingly responsible for disasters in developing countries, U.N. officials called for a […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD:Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Division, Shazia Marri has inaugurated the new building of Pakistan Baitul Mal (PBM) Head Office Call Center during her visit to the department. The federal minister visited the PBM head office where she was given a detailed briefing on the ongoing projects of the department. The minister […]
Read MorePESHAWAR: Mayor Peshawar Haji Zubair Ali held an open court (Khuli Kacheri) at Saeedabad no.1 neighborhood council 18 to address problems of residents at their doorstep. A large number of people attended the forum wherein they highlighted a number of issues including street lights, ice-drug addiction among youth, street crimes, sanitation, sewerage etc. The Mayor […]
Read MorePESHAWAR:Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Mohibullah Khan Friday said that agriculture was the backbone of the country’s economy and there was dire need to pay attention to this sector. Addressing a Farmers’ convention here, he said”About 70 percent of the country’s population is dependent on agriculture and livestock but unfortunately this sector […]
Read MoreRAWALPINDI:Member Provincial Assembly (MPA) Khawaja Salman Rafique Friday directed the officials to devise a strategy to end dengue on a war footing. He was chairing a meeting with Secretary Primary and Secondary and Specialized Health Ali Jan through a video link. Khawja directed the officials to expedite anti-dengue surveillance while no negligence would be tolerated […]
Read MoreLAHORE:Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz has strongly condemned the Karachi blast and expressed a deep sense of sorrow over the loss of life and properties. He prayed for the early recovery of the injured. The enemy has tried to destabilize the country but such conspiracies would be foiled through unity, he added.
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