Karot hydropower project to meet Pakistan’s electricity needs, boost sustainable development: China

BEIJING: The Karot hydropower project being completed under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would not only meet electricity needs of around five million local residents, further improve Pakistan’s energy structure but also boost the country’s sustainable development, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said on Monday.   “The Karot hydropower plant is a major energy cooperation […]

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CCPO takes action over death of teenager by kite string

LAHORE: Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Lahore DIG Bilal Siddique Kamyana Monday took action against the death of 18-year-old Mubeen Kashif by a kite string in Misri Shah area.   He directed SP Sadar Division to conduct a departmental inquiry against the SHO Misri Shah Sub-Inspector Khurram Shehzad.   Bilal Kamyana issued a letter of […]

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DC meets district peace committee members

SARGODHA: Deputy Commissioner Imran Qureshi Monday called on members of district peace committee.   He said the excellent services rendered by the religious scholars for maintaining an atmosphere of peace and tolerance in the district were commendable.   Expressing happiness and contentment, he said that scholars of all schools of thought in Sargodha district were […]

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Jan Jamali congratulates newly elected local body representatives

QUETTA: Acting Governor Balochistan Mir Jan Muhammad Jamali congratulated the newly elected local body representatives of the people and expressed confidence that these representatives would actively serve in solving the problems and difficulties of people in their respective areas.   He also expressed satisfaction over the conduct of peaceful and successful local government (LG) elections […]

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IHC adjourns Shireen Mazari arrest case till June 16

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday adjourned hearing till June 16, regarding formation of a judicial commission to inquire the arrest of former federal minister and Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI’s) Leader Shireen Mazari.   Chief Justice Athar Minallah heard the case filed by Imaan Mazari Advocate. Dr. Shireen Mazari also appeared before […]

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Chief Commissioner for developing curriculum to make generations smoke-free

ISLAMABAD: Chief Commissioner Islamabad Aamer Ali Ahmed on Monday stressed the need for developing a curriculum to make next generations smoke-free.   “We want our generations smoke-free and every citizen should contribute to this noble cause to safeguard the health and well being of our present and future generations, ” said Chief Commissioner at a […]

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Photography workshop kicks off at SABS University

HYDERABAD: A five day long photography workshop started at Shaheed Allah Buksh Soomro (SABS) University of Art, Design and Heritages Jamshoro.   According to university spokesman, the workshop has been organized under the series of curriculum design trainings conducted by Department of Communication Design, Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture (IVS) Karachi as part […]

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