President administers oath to Senator Shahadat Awan as State Minister

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday administered oath of office to Senator Shahadat Awan as Minister of State. The oath-taking ceremony was held at the Aiwan-e-Sadr.   Earlier on May 26, President Alvi had given approval to the appointment of Senator Shahadat Awan as State Minister on the advice of the prime minister under […]

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No cut in HEC’s budgetary allocation for FY 2022-23 : PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday announced that his government would make no reduction in the budget of Higher Education Commission (HEC) for the upcoming fiscal year 2022-23.   The prime minister directed the Ministry of Planning and Finance to follow the instructions while preparing the next federal budget. The decision has been taken […]

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Experts advises health authorities to remain extra vigilant against Monkeypox

ISLAMABAD: Health experts on Monday advised health authorities to stay vigilant against Monkeypox and raise media awareness to prevent the outbreak of the virus in the country.   Talking to a private news channel, Dr Abid Qaiyum Suleri said that Monkeypox is an infectious disease that is usually mild and is endemic in parts of […]

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India using state apparatus to crush legitimate political struggle in IIOJK: Shabbir Shah

ISLAMABAD: Senior APHC leader and Chairman of Jammu Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party Shabbir Ahmed Shah has expressed serious concern over the rising incidents of Indian state terrorism and fast deteriorating political and human rights situation in the territory.   According to Reporter, In his message from Tihar jail, New Delhi, the incarcerated leader while referring […]

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Women Ombudsman calls for awareness drive against gender harassment

QUETTA: Provincial Ombudsman for Women Sabira Islam on Monday had called on Balochistan High Court Bar Association’s (BHCBA) President Abdul Majeed Kakar agreeing to implement the Anti-Harassment Ordinance 2016.   They also agreed to increase awareness campaign to prevent gender-based harassment in Balochistan for provision of conducive working environment to women.   Rashid-ur-Rehman Advocate, Manzoor […]

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Balochistan spokesperson lauds over 60 pc turnout in LG polls

ISLAMABAD: Balochistan government Spokesperson Farah Azeem Shah on Monday termed over 60 percent turnout observed in Balochistan local government elections, held on May 29 as excellent.   Talking to Pakistan Television, Farah appreciated the efforts of the provincial government on holding free, fair and impartial local government election in peaceful atmosphere.   She said, the […]

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Exhibition “Day of Gratitude” concludes at Alhamra

LAHORE: The three-day-long exhibition titled “Day of Gratitude” concluded at Alhamra Arts Center, here on Monday.   The Government College University (GCU) Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Asghar Zaidi attended the closing ceremony of the exhibition as a chief guest.   The Lahore Arts Council (LAC) Executive Director Zulfiqar Ali Zulfi received and welcomed Dr Zaidi.   […]

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