Pakistan, Egypt enjoy cordial historical & traditional ties amid greater confidence: Khawaja

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Defence, Khawaja Muhammad Asif said Pakistan and Egypt enjoyed cordial historical and traditional ties amid greater confidence and mutual trust over the years of their bilateral relationship.   He made these remarks during a meeting with Ambassador of Egypt, Tarek Mohamed Dahrough, who called on him on Monday.   During the meeting, […]

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Chairman BoG visit QHAMC Nowshera

PESHAWAR: Chairman Board of Governors (BoG), Qazi Hussain Ahmad Medical Complex (QHAMC) Nowshera, Muhammad Ashfaq Khan Monday visited medical complex and inspected its various sections.   He was also accompanied by members of BoG and concerned officials.   Chairman and members visited various sections of the hospital including Emergency Department, Out Patient Department, Pharmacy, MRI […]

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CM orders to curb hoarding, price hike of fertilizers

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz on Monday ordered an immediate curb on stockpiling and sale of fertilizers across the province.   He directed the administration to ensure supply of fertilizers to the farmers at controlled rates and legal action be initiated against those involved in selling fertilizers at exorbitant rates.   “The farmers are […]

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Senate passes resolution on Israeli illegal occupation of Palestinian territories

ISLAMABAD: The Senate of Pakistan on Monday unanimously passed a resolution on longstanding Israeli illegal occupation of Palestinian territories and atrocities over the innocent Palestinian people.   The resolution which was moved by Senator Mushtaq Ahmed said that the house is cognizant of longstanding Israeli illegal occupation of Palestinian territories and atrocities over the innocent […]

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UN Resident & Humanitarian Coordinator calls on CM

LAHORE: United Nation (UN) Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator Mr Julian Harneis on Monday called on Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz here at his office and appreciated the steps being taken for social sector development.   Speaking on this occasion, Julian Harneis appreciated the Punjab government’s vision of providing social services as durable steps that would […]

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AJK Assembly expresses concern over environmental degradation

MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly, while expressing deep concern over the environmental degradation in the region, has constituted a ten-member committee comprising both treasury and opposition legislators to propose measures for center and regional government to overcome the situation.   The committee, after the conclusion of debate on an adjournment motion moved […]

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Rain expected in Islamabad, Punjab, KP, GB, Kashmir

ISLAMABAD: Rain-wind/thunderstorm is expected in Gilgit Baltistan, Kashmir, upper Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad and northeast Punjab, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).   According to the synoptic situation, continental air was prevailing over most parts of the country.   A shallow westerly wave was present over upper parts of the country.   Mainly hot and dry […]

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