TCC warns of protest for acceptance of their demands

HYDERABAD:The Teachers Coordination Committee (TCC), a group representing the Sindh Government’s schools teachers, has warned a protest demonstration outside Karachi Press Club if their demands were not accepted by June 29.   The Committee which met here Friday, warned that if the provincial government did not honor its commitment of accepting the Committee’s charter of […]

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ITP expedites action against one-way violators

ISLAMABAD:Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has accelerated efforts against those involved in violation of traffic rules especially one-way, to ensure safe road environment in the city.   Following the special directions of SSP (Traffic) Syed Mustafa Tanveer,  a special squad has been constituted for exclusive deployment on all major highways, including Islamabad Expressway, Srinagar Highway, Margalla […]

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Pakistan, Mexico hold bilateral political consultations; vow to further deepen, broaden ties

ISLAMABAD:Pakistan on Friday expressed its commitment to further deepen and broaden its ties with Mexico, particularly in the areas of trade, investment, science and technology, and people-to-people exchanges.   This commitment was underscored by Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Additional Secretary (Americas), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who led the Pakistan delegation during the 5th round of Bilateral […]

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District admin seals three stone crushing plants for violating SOPs

ABBOTTABAD:Assistant Commissioner Abbottabad Saqlain Saleem on Friday sealed three stone crushing plants in the areas Dhodial, Bamblian, Ichhar, Ghumawan, Rawlakot, Meera and Gujjar Bandi for violating SOPs.   Saqlain Saleem said that strict action will be taken against the owners of the stone crushing plant who would be found violating SOPs.   Assuring the redressal […]

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Govt to overcome financial challenges soon: Punjab governor

LAHORE: Governor Punjab Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rehman has said the government will overcome financial challenges soon and steer the country out of current crises.   Talking to a delegation of Vehari Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), led by President Sheikh Muhammad Naeem Pasha at the Governor’s House here on Friday, he said the government, despite shortage […]

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Acting Governor KP reviews development projects of Abbottabad

ABBOTTABAD: Acting Governor and Speaker Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Mushtaq Ahmed Ghani Friday chaired a meeting to review the progress of the construction, development and rehabilitation projects of Abbottabad. During the meeting, KPCIP officials gave a detailed briefing to the Acting Governor regarding the progress of development projects.   The projects costing Rs 13 billion for […]

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New UNICEF’s Representative in Pakistan Abdullah A. Fadil presents credentials

ISLAMABAD:Abdullah A. Fadil, the new Representative of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Pakistan has presented his credentials to Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Additional Secretary (United Nations) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.   According to a press release issued by UNICEF, Fadil has recently arrived in the country, where he will be leading […]

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Tree plantation imperative to end environmental pollution: commissioner

SARGODHA:Commissioner Sargodha Dr Irshad Ahmad said on Friday that tree plantation was imperative to eliminate environmental pollution and provide healthy atmosphere to people.   During his visit to PHA Park at C-Block Satellite Town here, he directed the PHA to take all necessary steps to make Sargodha green and ensure provision of all possible facilities […]

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