Commissioner for accelerating dredging, de-silting work of Nullahs

RAWALPINDI:Commissioner Rawalpindi Division Noor ul Amin Mengal on Wednesday directed the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Rawalpindi to accelerate the ongoing dredging and de-silting work of Nullahs.   According to a district administration spokesman, the commissioner asked the authorities to complete the cleanliness work of the nullahs within the shortest possible time.   The commissioner […]

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DEC visits voters’ display centers

BADIN:District Election Commissioner Azhar Hussain Taanwri on Wednesday said that all measures were being taken for making Local Body elections fair and transparent and all relevant institutions were  fully cooperating in this regard.   According to a handout issued by the district information office, Azhar expressed these views during the visit of display centers setup […]

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Sports vital for mental, physical well-being of youth: CS Uqaili

QUETTA:Chief Secretary (CS) Balochistan Abdul Aziz Uqaili on Wednesday said that sports played an important role in developing the mental and physical abilities of the young generation.   While talking to Secretary Local Government Dostain Jamaldini on the occasion of inspection of Jam Ghulam Qadir Cricket Stadium, the CS said that by providing sports facilities, […]

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PM for strict compliance of projects timelines in Rashakai SEZ

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Wednesday directed the authorities concerned to ensure strict compliance of timelines of the projects being executed in the Special Economic Zone of Rashakai.   The prime minister, chairing a review meeting on Rashakai SEZ, also called for addressing the shortcomings including the coordination among the provinces.   He also […]

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WB signs agreement of US$ 85 million for PHFP

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the World Bank (WB) on Wednesday signed the agreement worth of US$ 85 million for a house finance project to benefit the low- and middle-income households in Pakistan.   The Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq witnessed the signing ceremony of agreements of “Pakistan Housing Finance Project” (PHFP) worth of […]

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LHC stops administration from harassing Tandoor owners

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday stopped the administration from  harassing Tandoor owners.  Justice Shahid Karim passed the orders while hearing a petition filed by the  Association of Nanbais challenging the government’s step of fixing Naan and Roti prices.  The petitioner’s counsel argued that the government was forcing the Tandoor owners to sell […]

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Pakistan committed to fight polio till complete elimination: Qadir

ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister for Health, Qadir Patel on Wednesday said that recent polio cases have made Pakistan more determined to fight the virus till its complete elimination.   He was addressing the fifth meeting of the regional sub-committee on Polio eradication and outbreaks, convened by the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean […]

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