BARI provides free training to olive growers: Rafique Dogar

RAWALPINDI:Barani Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) Chakwal is providing free advisory and training to new farmers for olive orchard establishment and management besides free training to olive growers and other value chain stakeholders from nursery production to orchard management and value addition.   According to Head of BARI, Chakwal, Muhammad Rafique Dogar, local olive oil has […]

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Foolproof security being ensured at churches: CPO

MULTAN:City Police Officer (CPO) Khurram Shahzad Haider said on Sunday that foolproof security arrangements were being ensured at churches in order to avoid any untoward incident.   According to police sources, as per directives of the city police officers tight security arrangements have been made at all churches of the district. The city police officer […]

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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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