Operation teams working as per plan to clear choking points

LAHORE:Operation teams of Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) on Friday remained mobilized to clear choking points in all towns of the provincial capital.   According to LWMC sources here, the teams performed their duty even in rain to ensure proper drainage of rainwater.   Company’s Chief Executive Officer Rafia Haider said that all type of […]

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Punjab govt to partner with Delivery Associates for reforms

LAHORE: The Punjab government and Chairman Delivery Associates Sir Michael Barber on Friday agreed to resume the partnership to cooperate for reforming the education, health and criminal justice systems.   This was decided during a meeting chaired by Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz at his office which was also attended by Chairman Delivery Associates Sir […]

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4,194 candidates submits nomination forms to contest LG elections

HYDERABAD: As many as 4,194 candidates have submitted their nomination forms in the offices of the Returning Officers to contest in the upcoming local government elections on 800 seats of   Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (HMC).   According to the details, there are a total of 160 Union Committees (UCs) in the 9 Town Municipal Corporations […]

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CM seeks plan of action for providing kitchen items at affordable rates

LAHORE:Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz on Friday directed to present a plan of action within three days for providing kitchen items at affordable rates and made it clear that easing the economic burden was his top priority.   He chaired a meeting about price control which was attended by Provincial Minister Sardar Awais Leghari, MPAs […]

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Qatari envoy calls on Aviation minister Khawaja Saad Rafique

ISLAMABAD:Ambassador of Qatar to Pakistan Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani on Friday called on Minister for Aviation Khawaja Saad Rafique and discussed ways and means to further strengthen the existing cooperation and partnership in the aviation sector.   During the meeting, the minister remarked that the improved air transport system was vital for economic development, […]

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CM grieved over loss of lives in rain-related incidents

LAHORE:Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz has expressed a deep sense of sorrow over the loss of lives in different rain-related incidents in Lahore and other parts of the province.   The CM extended sympathies to the bereaved heirs and asked the administration to provide the best treatment facilities to the injured.   He has also […]

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FATF acknowledges completion of Pakistan’s Action Plans; authorizes an on-site visit

ISLAMABAD:The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on Friday while acknowledging the completion of Pakistan’s both Action Plans (2018 and 2021), has authorized an on-site visit to the country, as a final step to exit from its grey list.   The task force reviewed Pakistan’s progress on the FATF Action Plans in its plenary meetings held […]

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Agri Expo 2022 to be held tomorrow at Expo Centre

LAHORE:The Punjab Agriculture department is going to organize a two-day International ‘Pakistan Agri Expo’ 2022 at  Lahore Expo Center on June 18 and 19.   A spokesman for the department said here on Friday that the expo would highlight country’s fruits, vegetables and products made from them at international level.   Experts from Saudi Arabia, […]

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