PTCL, Huawei successfully deploy AirPON solution

ISLAMABAD:PTCL, the country’s premier Telecom and ICT services provider has successfully deployed AirPON solution from Huawei Technologies, in its Fiber Access Network.   AirPON is a unique and innovative Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) solution that leverages existing cellular mobile network infrastructure to extend Fiber footprint, with improved Total Cost of Ownership and better Time to Market, said […]

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40 recharge wells installed to mitigate water shortage

ISLAMABAD:Capital Development Authority (CDA) had installed some 40 recharge wells at various locations to mitigate water shortage in the federal capital.   The recharge wells were installed in collaboration with Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR) in sectors I, H, F and G series, the CDA spokesman told reporter on Wednesday.   A […]

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Health Experts Criticize Prize Competitions by Tobacco Industry

ISLAMABAD:The Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC) highlighted the deceptively dangerous marketing tactics of tobacco industry to attract the youth.   The press release titled “Tobacco Money is Blood Money” was shared in the wake of a global competition organized by the biggest tobacco company in the world to recruit […]

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Experts rebuff death reports over consuming meat of lumpy skin infected animal

PESHAWAR:Reports circulating in press and social media claiming death of two persons of same family in Kafoor Dairi area of Peshawar due to consuming meat of a lumpy skin infected animal was rebuffed by experts on zoonotic diseases and officials of Livestock and Dairy Development Department.   A news report appeared in press on Tuesday […]

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Saudi delegation visits industrial units in Sialkot

SIALKOT: A 19-member high-level business delegation from Saudi Arabia visited the units of various factories exporting sports goods and surgical instruments here on Wednesday.  The delegation also visited Forward Sports Sambrial, a leading company that is manufacturing football for FIFA World Cup 2022.The delegation observed various stages of manufacturing football.   Meanwhile, the delegation also […]

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12 POs held

MUZAFFARGARH:Police claimed to have arrested 12 proclaimed offenders (POs) during crackdown launched against outlaws in different parts of the district here Wednesday.   According to police spokesman, it had recovered 1.1 kg charas and 397 litre local-made liquor from the criminals before registering FIRs against them.   Moreover, police also recovered a Kalashnikov, two pistols […]

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NOC mandatory for collection of hides: DC

RAWALPINDI:Deputy Commissioner (DC)Tahir Farooq on Wednesday made a No Objection Certificate (NOC) mandatory for collecting hides on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.   According to a handout, Punjab Home Department has banned outlawed organizations working under any name from collecting hides and donations.   However, charity organizations interested in collecting hides will have to apply to […]

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