KCCI,CCP join hands to prevent anti- Competitive practices

ISLAMABAD:The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) on Friday joined hands to create a level playing field and prevent anti- Competitive practices.   The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) held an advocacy session with the CCP, where the representatives of the chamber apprised the CCP of […]

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Delegation of PWA calls on Chief Secretary Balochistan

QUETTA:A delegation of Pensioners Welfare Association (PWA) led by Naseebullah Khan Baazai and Ghulam Muhammad Mangrio called on Chief Secretary Balochistan Mr. Abdul Aziz Uqaili here on Friday.   The delegation requested him to follow the pattern of Federal Government, Sindh Province, Punjab, KPK, saying that Balochistan pensioners should also be given10 percent of their […]

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Marriyum grieves over demise of senior journalist Ali Hamza

ISLAMABAD:Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Friday expressed profound grief and sorrow over the demise of senior journalist Ali Hamza Khan, who was affiliated with the “Jang” newspaper.   In a condolence message, the minister prayed to the Almighty to rest the departed soul in the eternal peace, and to grant courage to […]

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Saad discusses promoting aviation sector cooperation with Saudi envoy

ISLAMABAD:Minister for Aviation Khawaja Saad Rafique Friday called on Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki and discussed matters pertaining to bilateral relations and mutual interest.   During the meeting, the two sides also deliberated on the possible ways and means to further enhance the existing ties between the two countries, especially in […]

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Nearly 37 million children displaced worldwide, highest since World War II:  UNICEF

Conflict, violence and other crises left a record 36.5 million children displaced from their homes by the end of last year, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) estimates – the highest number recorded since the Second World War, the agency said on Friday.   This figure includes 13.7 million child refugees and asylum-seekers,?and nearly 22.8 million, […]

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RPO visits Traffic Headquarters, directs to implement law without discrimination

RAWALPINDI:Regional Police Officer (RPO) Rawalpindi, Imran Ahmar on Friday visited Traffic Headquarters and directed the policemen to render their services in accordance with the law and without any discrimination.   Chief Traffic Officer (CPO) Rawalpindi, Syed Shehzad Nadeem Bukhari welcomed the RPO, said a news release.   The CPO briefed the RPO about the most […]

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DC for expediting land acquisition process for Sukkur-Hyd Motorway project

NAWABSHAH:Deputy Commissioner Aamir Hussain Panhwer on Friday presided over a meeting regarding acquisition of land for the construction of Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway project.   Addressing the meeting, Deputy Commissioner said that the process of acquiring land for the project should be accelerated so that it could be completed within stipulated time.   DC directed Assistant Commissioners […]

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HESCO disconnects defaulting, illegal connections

HYDERABAD:The Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) as part of its action against the power theft disconnected thousands of defaulting and illegal connections in various subdivisions in the company’s jurisdiction.   HESCO’s spokesman Sadiq Kubar informed here on Friday that 35 Pole Mounted Transformers (PMTs) whose electricity bills accrued to Rs123.8 million had been removed.   […]

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