PHA striving hard to turn Lahore into city of gardens: DG

LAHORE: The Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) is making all possible efforts to enhance green areas in the provincial capital and turn Lahore into the city of gardens again. These views were expressed by PHA Director General Umar Jhangir during his visit to different roads, parks and beautification projects in the city on Tuesday.   […]

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DC reviews arrangements for possible flood at Gawalmandi area

RAWALPINDI:Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rawalpindi Tahir Farooq here on Tuesday visited Gawalmandi area to monitor water level in Nullah Lai and also reviewed arrangements finalised to cope with possible flood.   Managing Director, Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Rawalpindi Muhammad Tanveer was also present on the occasion.   The DC said that over 50 mm rain […]

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Financial system performs well, remains resilient, says Financial Stability Review 2021

ISLAMABAD:The Financial Market Infrastructures (FMIs) remained resilient and continued to perform efficiently without any major disruption, said the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) flagship publication the Financial Stability Review (FSR) for the calendar year 2021 issued on Tuesday.   The Review presented the performance and risk assessment of various segments of the financial sector, including […]

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More than 170,000 pilgrims arrive in Madinah ahead of Hajj

ISLAMABAD:Saudi Arabia’s authorities have registered a total of 172,562 pilgrims who have traveled from across the globe to Madinah so far ahead of this year’s Hajj.   Statistics on arriving and departing pilgrims in Madinah, issued by the Saudi Arabia’s ministry of Hajj and Umrah, showed that 156,828 pilgrims have arrived through the Prince Mohammed […]

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30 magistrates, 6 ACs in field to implement energy conservation plan

ISLAMABAD:The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration stepped up its efforts to implement new business timing in markets, shopping malls, wedding halls and restaurants under the government’s energy conservation plan.   As many as 30 magistrates and six Assistant Commissioners (ACs) have been deployed to implement the energy conservation plan within the territorial jurisdiction of Islamabad, […]

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