Hajj-flight operations to start from Monday: Aviation Division

ISLAMABAD:The Aviation Division has finalized all arrangements to start almost a month-long Hajj-flight operation from Monday (June 6) aimed at transporting the intending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for performing the religious obligation, under the ‘Road to Makkah’ project. The first Hajj flight would take off from Islamabad International Airport (IIAP) at 03:30 a.m. on Monday, […]

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Healthcare establishments in ICT directed to ensure registration by June 30

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority (IHRA) has directed all healthcare establishments, functioning in the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) to get registered with the authority by June 30, 2022. “They all are required to get registered with IHRA within due date as strict action will be initiated as per Islamabad Healthcare Regulations Act, 2018 against all […]

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Strong social media activism, mobilisation required to flag environmental conservation: Speakers

ISLAMABAD:The Speakers at a webinar on Sunday said there was ardent need to highlight environmental conservation and protection through social media to mobilise the masses for taking care of the mother nature facing huge pressures due to massive anthropogenic activities. The webinar on World Environment Day (WED 2022) titled on this year’s theme “#OnlyOneEarth” was […]

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China Soong Ching Ling Foundation launches “Junior Cultural Ambassadors” event

ISLAMABAD:In order to promote cultural exchanges and mutual learning, and tighten people-to-people bonds between different countries, China Soong Ching Ling Foundation has launched the 2022, “Junior Cultural Ambassadors” event. The event is expected to build a platform for young people all over the world to make the acquaintance of each other both online and offline, […]

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Strong social media activism, mobilization required to flag environmental conservation: Speakers

ISLAMABAD: The Speakers at a webinar on Sunday said there was ardent need to highlight environmental conservation and protection through social media to mobilise the masses for taking care of the mother nature facing huge pressures due to massive anthropogenic activities. The webinar on World Environment Day (WED 2022) titled on this year’s theme “#OnlyOneEarth” […]

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Railways procure 230 modern coaches; to arrive by end of June

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways has procured a total of 230 modern passenger coaches not only to modernize the department but also to facilitate the passengers. Talking to reporter, an official of the Ministry of Railways said that first batch of the procured coaches would be arriving by the end of June, adding that “the high power […]

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ANF recovers over 70 kg hashish, arrests three

RAWALPINDI: Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) in an operation on Sunday recovered 74.4 kg hashish and arrested three accused of carrying it. According to the spokesperson ANF Headquarters, ANF Karachi and ANF Intelligence in a joint operation near Murtaza Chowrangi, Karachi intercepted a Hino truck and recovered 74.4 kg hashish concealed in its fuel tank. The team […]

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Poets, artists credited for promoting Pakistani culture abroad

KARACHI:Speakers from different segments of society said that the manner in which poets and other fine arts personalities were promoting our culture and language abroad needs to be applauded. They expressed these views while attending the luncheon meeting organized in honor of renowned poet, songwriter and columnist Younis Hamdam from USA, and renowned newscaster and […]

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