VP PAJCCI terms federal budget as relief oriented, balanced

PESHAWAR:Vice President Pak-Afghan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PAJCCI), Zia-ul-Haq Sarhadi has termed the federal budget for upcoming fiscal year as relief oriented and balanced.   Expressing his reaction over the federal budget presented on Friday by Federal Minister for Finance, Miftah Ismail, Zia-ul-Haq Sarhadi said increase in salaries of government employees is a […]

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Blasphemy of Holy Prophet (PBUH);  DHF seeks prosecution, punishment of BJP officials

MIRPUR  (AJK): Jammu & Kashmir Democratic Hurriyat Front (DHF) while condemning the blasphemous remarks against Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by the BJP officials in strongest terms, has demanded the government of India to prosecute and punish the notorious criminals so that no one dares to commit blasphemy in future.   In a joint statement issued here […]

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KMU announces significant reduction in fees for Afghan students

PESHAWAR:Khyber Medical University on Saturday announced significant reduction in fees for Afghan students.   According to a notification issued here, this historic decision to reduce fees will give a new impetus to Pak-Afghan relations, said Prof. Dr. Zia-ul-Haq.   Reduction in fees will provide opportunities for Afghan students to continue their education, Prof Dr. Zia-ul-Haq […]

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President felicitates Pak team over ODI series triumph

ISLAMABAD:President Dr Arif Alvi Saturday congratulated Pakistan cricket team for ODI series win against West Indies, clinching its 10th consecutive series triumph over Windies.   The president on his twitter handle also lauded contribution of Babar Azam, Imam ul Haq and Muhammad Nawaz.   “Well played Pakistan. Congratulations for the series win, which is also […]

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ANF recovers over 104 kg drugs; arrests four

RAWALPINDI:Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) while conducting a raid managed to recover over 104 kg narcotics besides netting four accused including three women.   According to an ANF Headquarters spokesman, ANF Rawalpindi and ANF Intelligence conducted a raid near Motorway Toll Plaza Islamabad and recovered over 104 kg narcotics including 87.600 kg charras and 16.800 kg opium […]

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Youth unemployment rate higher than average unemployment rate: Annual Plan 2022-23

ISLAMABAD:The size of labour force has increased by 4.6 million during 2014-2018 (equivalent to 1.4 million per annum), said in an Annual Plan 2022-23.   According to details , approximately, half of the working-age population is out of the labour force, mainly due to very low female labour force participation (FLFP) rate and a high […]

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Govt presents a balanced budget despite challenging conditions: Traders

RAWALPINDI:The traders, while reacting to the federal budget 2022-23, said that the government had presented a balanced budget despite the challenging circumstances.   They said that the decisions taken by the incumbent government would not only help promote the national economy but also benefit the general public and provide relief to the citizens.   Talking […]

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