Banks urged to leverage SBP’s recent initiatives to boost agriculture financing

KARACHI:State Bank of Pakistan’s Deputy Governor Ms. Sima Kamil on Wednesday appreciating the efforts of all stakeholders in implementation of various ACAC decisions, urged banks to leverage the Central Bank’s recent initiatives and expedite efforts to boost agriculture financing and enhance outreach, especially in under served areas.   The Deputy Governor was chairing quarterly follow-up […]

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ACP Karachi to launch “Awami Theater Festival” on June 16

KARACHI: Arts Council of Pakistan (ACP) Karachi will officially launch the “Awami Theater Festival 2022” for the people of Karachi on June 16 (Thursday) at 8 p.m.   Sindh Minister for Culture, Education and Tourism Syed Sardar Ali Shah will inaugurate the theater festival, while President Arts Council Muhammad Ahmad Shah will deliver a welcome […]

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Succession documents to be received from NADRA across Balochistan without legal impediments

QUETTA:The law of succession certificate and letters of administration has been enacted in Balochistan enabling an ordinary man to receive these documents from NADRA without any lawyer and complicated litigation, said parliamentary Secretary Law and  Affairs Balochistan Dr. Rubaba Khan Buledi.   She was talking to Fauzia Shaheen, chairperson of the Commission on the Status […]

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Folk dance, singing and theatre performances held at PAC

RAWALPINDI:The Punjab Arts Council (PAC) on Wednesday organized folk dance, singing and theatre performances to promote new talent.   According to the PAC spokesman, the winners of the provincial level Punjab Talent Hunt Program 2021-22 performed in the program.   The chief guests were Director Operations PAC Lahore Muhammad Abrar Alam and Naheed Manzoor . […]

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1500 cops to perform duties in NA-240 by-election

KARACHI:Karachi Police, as many as 1500 cops would perform security duties during by-election of NA-240.   According to spokesperson for Karachi Police, the security plan for NA-240 By-election has been finalized.   Special contingents of Karachi Police have been formed to deal with any untoward incident. Besides, Pakistan Rangers Sindh would also perform security duties […]

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DC Peshawar notifies new rate for 135 gram roti/naan

 PESHAWAR:On the recommendations of the District Price Review Committee and consultation with Nanbai Association Peshawar, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Peshawar has notified Rs.15/- rate for 135 grams roti/naan. As per notification issued here on Wednesday, the rates notified are liable to be implemented forthwith and all nanbais (tandoor wala) have been directed to exhibit the notified […]

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VU conducts mobile journalism training in Islamabad, Lahore

ISLAMABAD: The Virtual University of Pakistan in collaboration with the Press Information Department (PID) Islamabad and the Pakistan Information Center has organized a series of Mojo (Mobile Journalism) training sessions for the working journalists.   In the first phase, these training sessions were conducted in Islamabad and Lahore, said a news release.   The first […]

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