Int’l Albinism Awareness Day to be marked on June 13

ISLAMABAD:International Albinism Awareness Day will be marked on June 13 (Monday) across the globe including Pakistan in an effort to stop the brutalities against people with albinism.   Albinism is a genetic condition resulting in little or no pigmentation in the skin, hair, and eyes. In several cultures around the world, and particularly in many […]

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Minister of State Dr Ayesha Ghous Pasha explained that the tough decisions announced in the budget 2022-23

Minister of State Dr Ayesha Ghous Pasha explained that the tough decisions announced in the budget 2022-23 were aimed at stabilizing the economy.   In such circumstances, she said, the government had tried its best not to pass on the impact of tough decisions and revenue measures to the common man.   She said the […]

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At historic UN debate, Pakistan urges dialogue to promote peace in restive Korean peninsula

Pakistan has called for dialogue and negotiations to foster peace in the tension-ridden Korean peninsula, saying such a course must provide equal security for all States in the region.   “We remain opposed to any destabilizing actions that give rise to tensions on the Peninsula,” Ambassador Aamir Khan, acting Pakistani permanent representative to UN, said […]

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One arrested for illegally cutting trees in Dir Lower

DIR LOWER: The officials of the forest, district administration and Police in a joint action arrested one person involved in illegally cutting trees in the Miskini area of Samarbagh, Dir Lower.   According to detail, on an information Assistant Commissioner Samarbagh along with the officials of the forest department and Police arrested one Noor Ul […]

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SeePrime’s latest short film ‘Radio’ released

ISLAMABAD:As one of Pakistan’s fastest growing digital platforms, SeePrime has released its latest short film ‘Radio’, directed by Abdul Wahab on their YouTube channel, on Friday (June 10).   ‘Radio’ follows the story of Danial– a 27 year old male who takes care of his psychologically ill aunt, Fatima while hiding his gambling problem. The […]

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Miftah offers out-of-court settlement in FBR cases

ISLAMABAD:Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail on Saturday gave an open offer to all litigant businessmen to withdraw their cases as the government was ready for the out-of-court settlement under its ease-of-doing-business measure.   “It is my offer to all businessmen of Pakistan and institutions that the government is ready to withdraw all cases […]

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Commissioner visits fruit, vegetable market

SARGODHA:Commissioner Dr Irshad Ahmad Saturday visited vegetable & fruit market and checked the availability of food items.   He directed the market committee to pay special attention on the demand and supply of commodities.   During his visit, he ordered for ensuring availability of quantity standard vegetable and displayed price lists at conspicuous places in […]

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BISP allocations increased up to Rs. 364 billion from Rs. 250 billion

ISLAMABAD:The budgetary allocations for the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) has been increased up to Rs. 364 billion from Rs. 250 billion for the year 2022-23.   According to an official source, an amount of Rs.12 billion has been allocated to provide subsidy to the Utility Stores Corporation for ensuring provision of the basic commodities […]

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