Lawmakers for more relief to common man in Federal Budget 2022-23

ISLAMABAD:Terming the Federal Budget 2022-23 ‘balanced’ in difficult economic circumstances, lawmakers in the National Assembly on Tuesday demanded more relief measures for the common man suffering from the last three and half years due to bad governance and wrong economic policies of the past regime.   Participating in a debate on budgetary proposals, Professor Shahnaz […]

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ANF seizes over 1553 kg drugs; arrests 54 including five women

RAWALPINDI:Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) has seized 1553.274 kilograms (kg) drugs valuing $ 68.453 million internationally, arrested 54 culprits including five women and an Afghan national, besides impounding 22 vehicles during 43 counter-narcotics operations across the country.   The seized drugs comprised 193.974 kg Heroin, 984.566 kg Hashish,139.2 kg Opium, 3.054 kg Amphetamine,65.31 Methamphetamine (Ice),145 kg […]

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Shoro pays homage to Shaheed Benazir Bhutto on her birthday anniversary

KARACHI:Sindh Minister for Irrigation Jam Khan Shoro said that Shaheed Benazir Bhutto was an intelligent, brave and seasoned politician who showcased the soft image of Pakistan to the world by her political sagacity and acumen.   According to a statement issued on the occasion of 69th birthday anniversary of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto  on Tuesday, the […]

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Shopkeeper shot injured by dacoits in Kotaddu

MUZAFFARGARH:A shopkeepers was shot injured by three armed dacoits when he offered resistance to foil dacoity bid at Patalmanda area in Kotaddu.   According to hospital sources, three armed dacoits entered into shop, owned by a citizen namely Asghar Shah.   The shopkeeper offered resistance to foil dacoity bid. The dacoits, in retaliation opened fire. […]

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Minister reviews medical facilities at PIC

LAHORE:Provincial Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique on Tuesday visited Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC) to review medical facilities being provided to the patients.   Punjab Secretary for Health Ali Jan Khan, PIC Chief Executive Officer Dr Bilal and other doctors were present on the occasion.   During the visit, the provincial minister inspected different wards and […]

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Malaysia making serious endeavours to mitigate supply chain problems: Chairman PUNB

FAISALABAD:Chairman Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional Berhad (PUNB) Mr Dato Haji Ahmad Nazlan bin Idris Tuesday said that Malaysia is making serious endeavours to mitigate the supply chain problems in wake of pandemic and in this connection, preference would be given to purchase the commodities directly from Pakistan.   Addressing the business community of Faisalabad in Faisalabad […]

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Karachi Games to be held on Diamond Jubilee of Pakistan: Administrator Karachi

KARACHI:Administrator Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Tuesday said that Karachi Games will be held on the occasion of Diamond Jubilee of Pakistan.   “42 games have been included and 7,000 players from Karachi will participate in the games. While national heroes associated with sports will also be part of these celebrations. A special song will […]

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PARC develops Ispaghol processing plant

ISLAMABAD: Agricultural Engineering Institute of Pakistan Agriculture Research Council  (PARC) has designed and installed a demonstration unit of ispaghol (Psyllium) processing plant at National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC).   The plant was inaugurated by the Chairman, PARC in a ceremony, which was also attended by the senior management of PARC, directors and scientists .   […]

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