Water level improves at Panjnad: closed canals opened

MUZAFFARGARH:Water was released in Abbasia Canal and Abbasia Link Canal here on early Wednesday, official source said.   Opening of water channels would lead to irrigate far-flung areas of Cholistan, Rahim Yar Khan, Sadiq Abad and Liaquat Pur, added the official.   As per detail, water was at the sufficient level at Head Panjnad which […]

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Woman held for planning a suicide attack belongs to BLA’s offshoot: Spokesperson

ISLAMABAD:Spokesperson of Balochistan government Farah Azeem Shah on Wednesday confirmed that Noor Jahan arrested by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Makran from Turbat on the charge of planning a suicide attack belonged to Majeed Brigade, a group of banned BLA.   Noor Jahan revealed during the investigation that it was banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) […]

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PM grieves over death of veteran journalist Talat Aslam

ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed grief over the death of veteran journalist Talat Aslam.   The prime minister paid tribute to the late journalist for his services to the press freedom and for raising awareness about the rights of minorities and women.   He extended condolences to the bereaved family of Talat Aslam.

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PM urges KP CM to pay attention to law and order situation

ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday urged the Chief Minister Khyber Pukhtunkhwa to pay attention to the law and order situation in the province.   The prime minister expressed sorrow over the death of KP Police Sub-Inspector Sehar Gul and said the rising attacks on police personnel in the province were worrisome.   He expressed […]

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Global warming poses threats to human lives, aquatic resources

PESHAWAR:Misal Khan, (83), who was busy like a honeybee while threshing his wheat crop at his fields under the blistering sun in his native village, suddenly collapsed after feeling dizziness apparently due to heatstroke.   Being a resident of Dheri Ishaq in Nowshera district, Khan’s sons, who were also around and busy in work along […]

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Shazia Marri expresses grief over demise of senior journalist

KARACHI:Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Security Shazia Marri on Wednesday expressed her deep grief and sorrow over the demise of senior journalist Talat Aslam.   In her condolence message, Shazia Marri also expressed her sympathy to bereaved family members.   The minister also prayed to Allah Almighty to rest the departed soul in […]

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IHRA to start efforts against antimicrobial resistance

ISLAMABAD:The Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority (IHRA), and DAI – Fleming Fund Country Grant Pakistan have decided to start joint efforts against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).   A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed in this regard between IHRA and Fleming Fund to combat Antimicrobial Resistance.   This MOU will allow interventions in five public and private […]

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