PM takes notice of Sanobar trees’ fire in Baluchistan’s Sherani District

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Friday took notice of the eruption of fire in Sanobar trees in Baluchistan’s Sherani District, and expressed his grief and shock over the death of three persons.   He directed the federal disaster management departments to take action on immediate basis.   The prime minister further directed to take […]

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Namaz-e-Istisqa offered for rain as hot, dry weather continues

MULTAN: ‘Namaz-e- Istisqa was offered at all the offices of agriculture department, while Imams led the Jumma prayers with ‘Dua’ for the much needed downpour, as heatwave continued to disturb daily routine life and agriculture practices in Multan and its suburbs.   Director General Agriculture (Extension and Adaptive Research) Dr. Anjum Ali on Friday had […]

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Investment in Gemstone, Jewellery sector can be instrumental in stabilizing country’s economy: President AJK

MUZAFFARABAD: President Barrister Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry has said that investment in the gemstone and Jewellery sector in Pakistan and Azad Kashmir would be helpful in stabilizing the country’s economy.   Addressing the inaugural function of the 3rd Annual Gems and Jewellery Exhibition organized by the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industries here at Serena Hotel […]

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Import ban of luxury goods to save $4bln, support local industry: PM

KARACHI: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Friday said ban on the import of luxury and non-essential items would not only save $4 billion but also support the local industry, besides addressing the social imbalance.   “The objective of banning (import of luxury item) – for a specific time – is to save foreign exchange and […]

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Prof. Dr. Saadat Haneef Dar inducted as Sr. Prof in AJK Varsity

MIRPUR (AJK) : : The Seasoned academician of higher studies Prof. Dr. Saadat Haneef Dar has been promoted and inducted as professor [BPS-21] in Electrical Department of Azad Jammu Kashmir University Muzaffarabad with immediate effect.   According to official sources said, Prof. Dr. Dar was so far serving as prof in the public sector Mirpur […]

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37 criminals arrested with drugs, weapons

MULTAN: Police have arrested 37 criminals and recovered drugs and illegal weapons from their possession during a crackdown launched across the district during the last 24 hours.   In line with special directives of City Police Officer (CPO) Khurram Shahzad Haider, the police launched a crackdown against criminals and arrested four proclaimed offenders wanted to […]

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KIKD a ray of hope for kidney diseases patients: Administrator

KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Friday said that Karachi Institute of Kidney Disease (KIKD) was a ray of hope for patients suffering from kidney diseases.   “When the private sector and the government work together, much better results are achieved, and the Karachi Institute of Kidney Diseases is a shining example of public-private […]

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Riaz Hussain Peerzada meets UNHCR Country Representative

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Human Rights Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada had a meeting with Ms. Noriko Yoshida, Country Representative of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Pakistan, today in his office in Islamabad.   Secretary Human Rights and other senior officers were also present in this meeting.   UNHCR Representative conversed in detail […]

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