IHC directs police to avoid harassing political workers

ISLAMABAD:The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday directed the police to avoid harassing  political activists and leaders on a petition filed by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).   Chief Justice Athar Minallah, who heard the case filed by the PTI against the alleged arrest of its workers and closure of roads, also served notices to the […]

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No country can develop unless giving opportunities to women: Shazia Marri

ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, Shazia Marri Tuesday said that no country can develop without the provision of opportunities to women for their contribution in national growth.   “No country or nation can develop unless allow their women to stand side by side with men counterparts to play their role for nation […]

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Acting Governor SBP inaugurates Meezan Roshan Digital Centre

ISLAMABAD:The Acting Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Dr. Murtaza Syed inaugurated Meezan Roshan Digital Centre, built purposefully for catering the needs of Roshan Digital Account’s (RDA) customers.   Chairman Meezan Bank’s Board Riyadh S.A.A. Edrees, Meezan Bank’s Founding President & CEO Irfan Siddiqui and the Bank’s senior officials were also present on this occasion, […]

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Syllabus books to be distributed among students within next 10 days

MUZAFFARGARH:District Education Department decided to distribute free of cost syllabus books amongst students within next 10 days.   This was disclosed Chief Executive Officer Education Tariq Habib Farooqi while talking to media persons on occasion of his visit at warehouse, here on Tuesday. He wished, all the students should have books during vacations so that […]

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Asif assures NA to make efforts for release of Agha Siraj on parole

ISLAMABAD:Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Tuesday assured the National Assembly to make efforts for the release of Acting Governor Sindh Agha Siraj Durrani on parole, who was in the custody of National Accountability Bureau (NAB).   Responding to a point of order raised by MNA Ghous Bux Mahar, the minister said Durrani was […]

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Secretary ET&NC KP abolishes Saturday off

PESHAWAR:Secretary Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control (ET&NC), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has abolished the Saturday off for District Excise and Taxation Offices across the province in May and June to ensure achievement of the revenue target and facilitation of taxpayers.   He has directed all staff of the department to ensure their attendance in offices on Saturday, […]

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DC reviews steps to control fire in mountain ranges of Koh-e-Suleman

DI KHAN::Deputy Commissioner Dera, Inayatullah Waseem on Tuesday visited Darazinda Tribal Tehsil and Sherani District of Balochistan and reviewed measures to douse the fire in forests of Koh-e-Suleman mountain ranges at the confluence of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.   He said that the district administration along with the concerned departments was taking all possible steps […]

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