PTA blocks 26.03 mln fake, replica mobile devices

ISLAMABAD:Since the implementation of the Device Identification Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS), the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked about 26.03 million fake and replica mobile devices.   As per Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, (PTA) Annual Report 2021,175,000 international mobile equipment identity (IMI) devices were reported stolen also blocked by the authority. About 880,780 IMEI devices […]

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PESCO notifies power suspension for Peshawar, Dir Lower

PESHAWAR:The Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) on Saturday notified that due to maintenance work power supply will remain suspended from 132KV Peshawar University  Grid Station  on 23rd, 26th and 30th May from  8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Resultantly consumers of 11 KV University Campus, Canal Town, Malkandher, Engineering , Regi, Old Hayatabad, HMC, Ring Road, […]

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Software under development for online approval of homes map plans

MULTAN:Multan Development Authority (MDA) is developing a computer software for hassle-free online approval of map plans of homes to spare people from the botheration of visiting MDA office personally.   MDA’s one-window operation is going to be based on Information Technology (IT) and people would no more be required to visit office to submit map […]

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WHO assures full support to beef up response to AWD epidemic

ISLAMABAD:Country Representative, World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Palitha Mahipala has visited the affected areas in Sindh and Balochistan and assured full support to beef up response to the present epidemic of acute watery diarrhea (AWD) or suspected Cholera cases.   In order to mitigate factors that may cause fatal dehydration, WHO has provided Aqua tablets, […]

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PM resolves to take ties between ‘Iron Brothers’ to new heights

ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Saturday reiterated that the iron-clad ties between Pakistan and China would reach to new acme of bilateral cooperation, trust and affinities.   In a message on 71st anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Pakistan and China, the prime minister felicitated Chinese President Xi Jinping, the governments and the […]

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Gold imports surge by 159% in 10 months

ISLAMABAD:The gold imports increased by 159.87 percent during the first ten months of the current fiscal year as compared to the corresponding period of last year, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported.   The gold imports during July-April (2021-22) were recorded at $18.006 million as compared to the imports of $6.929 million during July-April (2020-21), […]

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Ch Muhammad Ali Randhawa assumes charge of LDA DG

LAHORE: Ch Muhammad Ali Randhawa on Saturday assumed the charge of his office  as Lahore Development Authority (LDA) Director General.  LDA Director DG Headquarters and other officers received Ch Muhammad Ali Randhawa.  LDA officials congratulated him on assuming the office and gave a detailed briefing  on various issues.  Speaking on the occasion, Ch Muhammad Ali […]

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Over 20,159 rolls display centres start functioning across country

ISLAMABAD:Over 20,150 electoral roll display centres established by Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) across the country, has started functioning from Saturday to provide final opportunity to people to include, delete, or rectify their names in the electoral rolls for general election.   According to official sources, the display centres would remain operational from May 21 […]

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