Collective working of allied parties vital for democratic stability, public welfare: PM

ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Monday said that it was essential for all the coalition parties to work collectively to achieve the stability of democracy and for public welfare.   The prime minister, in a meeting with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, said that in order to achieve the said objectives, the government would […]

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PAJCCI launches barter trade deliberation sessions

KARACHI:Pak-Afghan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry, being a lead chamber on barter trade committee across the border, has started deliberations focused on developing the practical, sustainable and agile barter trade mechanism with Afghanistan.                                               Afghan side under leadership of Khan Jan Alokozai, Co-Chairman PAJCCI had already conducted the first meeting whereas Pakistan side under Zubair […]

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KP govt committed to eradicate polio from province: Jhagra

PESHAWAR:Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Health Taimur Saleem Jhagra has said the provincial government is committed to eradicate polio from the area.   He expressed these views while chairing a meeting to review progress with regard to eradication of polio especially in the context of three recently reported cases of wild polio virus.   The meeting […]

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Vesak Day celebrated at Taxila Museum

ISLAMABAD:Vesak Day, a Buddhist religious festival was celebrated at the Taxila Museum and Mohramurado Stupa on Monday to mark the birth, enlightenment and passing of Buddha.   The event was jointly organized by Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC), C2D, The Serenity Resort, Gandhara Resource Center, Punjab Tourism (TDCP), Punjab Dept. of Archaeology and I-SAPS. A […]

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Finance Minister calls on AJK’s President seeking suggestions for new budget

MIRPUR (AJK): Minister for Finance Abdul Majid Khan called on the AJK President Barrister Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry, on Monday and briefed him of the budgetary preparations and seeking his suggestions to make the upcoming new fiscal year (2022 ~23) development-oriented and people’s friendly.   The finance minister also apprised the president of the recommendations made […]

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8 stolen motorcycles recovered during crackdown

RAWALPINDI:The police on Monday arrested motorcycle lifter and recovered eight stolen motorcycle from his possession during a crackdown here, informed police spokesman.   During course of action, New Town police arrested Bilal, involved in the motorcycle theft and recovered eight stolen motorcycles from his custody.   Police have registered a case against him and further […]

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HESCO to use social media for sharing information about power outages, load shedding, supply suspension

HYDERABAD:The Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) has decided to share information about power outages, load shedding and supply suspension with the selective groups of consumers through the social media platform.   The company’s spokesman informed here on Monday that HESCO Chief Executive Officer Noor Ahmed Soomro chaired a meeting at his office in that regard. […]

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OIC statement against IIOJK delimitation hits a nerve in India

ISLAMABAD:The statement by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) expressing its “deep concern” over India’s attempts to redraw the electoral boundaries of the IIOJK has hit a nerve in India with the Narendra Modi government calling it an “unwarranted comment.”   In a statement, the General Secretariat of the OIC spoke against altering the demographic […]

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