RDA sends 2022-23 budget worth Rs 2.287 bn to Punjab Govt for approval

RAWALPINDI:Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) has sent its annual budget prepared for 2022-23 worth Rs 2.287 billion and estimates of development expenditure to the Punjab government for approval.   According to RDA spokesman Hafiz Irfan, the Finance Sub-Committee comprising Finance Department, Planning and Development Department, Housing, Urban Development and Public Health Engineering Department under the chairmanship […]

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Heatwave can affect milk- meat production, reproductive performance in livestock

MULTAN:Livestock Department urged the cattle owners to take special care of their animals from severe weather conditions especially heat wave as it could affect not only the milk and meat production but reproductive system of the animals due to hormonal disturbance.   Cattle are precious asset of the farmers and any negligence in animals’ care […]

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Pakistani delegation leaves for India for Indus water talks

ISLAMABAD:A five member Pakistani delegation, led by Indus Water Commissioner Mehr Ali Shah, left for India via Wagah Border on Sunday to discuss issues pertaining to sharing of water resources under the Indus Water Agreement.   Speaking before his departure, Mehr Ali Shah said the two-day talks would begin in New Delhi on Monday, which […]

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Balochistan LB Elections: Polling underway in 32 districts

ISLAMABAD:Polling which started at 9:00 am for local Bodies Elections in thirty two districts of Balochistan would continue till 5:00 pm.   According to an official handout of Election Commission, polling will continue till 5:00 pm of Sunday evening without any break, the Radio Pakistan reported.   According to the handout, 3.5 million voters are […]

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First edition of ‘Peshawar Open Taekwondo Championship’ kicks off

PESHAWAR:The first edition of Peshawar Open Taekwondo Championship-2022 kicked off on Sunday with a colourful and breathtaking opening ceremony at the indoor hall of the Hayatabad Sports Complex.   President of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Taekwondo Association’s Women Wing Saba Shamim graced the occasion as chief guest. Administrator Hayatabad Sports Complex and renowned karate coach […]

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NC demands exemplary punishment against BJP ‘s spokesperson for passing blasphemous remarks

ISLAMABAD:In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the National Conference has expressed dismay over the blasphemous, offensive, and frighteningly hurtful statement of the BJP Spokesperson Nupur Sharma against Prophet Muhammad (SAW) during a debate on a national news channel.   According to Kashmir media service, NC leader Salman Ali Saghar in a statement in Srinagar […]

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Justice continues to elude families of Shopian double rape and murder victims

ISLAMABAD:Justice continues to elude from families of Shopian double rape and murder victims despite the passage of thirteen years.   According to Kashmir media service, Aasiya and Nelofar were abducted, raped and subsequently killed by the men in uniform in Shopian and their bodies were found on 30th May, 2009.   It said the Shopian […]

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WKAF condemns court’s decision sentencing Yasin Malik to life in prison

ISLAMABAD:The World Kashmir Awareness Forum (WKA) has condemned the life imprisonment sentence of Indian court in New Delhi against Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front Chairman, Muhammad Yasin Malik.   According to Kashmir media service, WKAF in a statement issued in Washington said that Muhammad Yasin Malik was one of the most fearless, influential, and revered […]

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