SBP weighs in measures to conserve energy, fuel in banking sector

KARACHI:State Bank of Pakistan provides policy guideline to banking sector on energy conservation and the Central Bank has already a number of measures in this regard.   SBP circular issued on Wednesday, addressing Presidents and CEO of commercial banks and other financial institutions, mentioned that the Federal and Provincial governments were taking a number of […]

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3 dairy shops sealed for selling milk at Rs 160 per litre

HYDERABAD:The district administration has sealed 3 dairy shops in Hyderabad city by taking notice of the sale of milk at Rs 160 per liter by Dairy Owners Association.   On the direction of Deputy Commissioner Fawad Ghaffar Soomro, Assistant Commissioner City Muhammad Ashraf Sangri raided various dairies in the city and sealed 3 milk shops. […]

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Saudi delegation seeks investment opportunities in Punjab

LAHORE:A delegation of businessmen and investors of the Federation of Saudi Chamber led by Fahed Al-Bash met Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz and expressed keen interest in investment in different sectors including agriculture and livestock.   Talking on this occasion, the CM said that a conducive investment atmosphere was provided in Punjab. It was time […]

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Sindh govt, WB to launch water supply, sewerage improvement project in rural areas

KARACHI:Sindh government and World Bank agreed to launch $300 million project for rehabilitation of water supply and sewerage system in rural areas of Sindh.   The agreement was reached out in meeting of a three-member delegation of World Bank led by Andress Rhode with Chief Secretary Sindh Dr Muhammad Sohail Rajput here on Wednesday, said […]

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Various shops fined over violation of closure time

KHANEWAL:District administration has imposed fine on various shopkeepers over violations of government instructions regarding closure of markets at 9 pm during a crackdown launched on Wednesday.   As per directives of the provincial government, the district administration ensuring all measures to implement government orders regarding closure of markets at 9 pm to control electricity usage. […]

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Illegal housing colony, three commercial buildings sealed

KHANEWAL:District administration has sealed an illegal housing colony and three commercial buildings while demolished constructions during the ongoing crackdown here on Wednesday.   In line with special directives of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shahid Fareed, the crackdown against illegal housing colonies and buildings was continued across the district. In the regard, the Assistant Commissioner Mian […]

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POA Environment Commission to celebrate World Olympic Day in style

KARACHI:Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) is organizing a series of programmes in different cities across the country in connection with International Olympic Day being celebrated on June 23rd across the world.   Olympic Day had been celebrated every year since 1894 to allow everyone to gather and get active with purpose, said a news release on […]

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LHC sends plea against fixing Naan, roti prices to committee

LAHORE:The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday sent a petition, against the administration’s step of fixing Naan and Roti prices, to a committee comprising two provincial secretaries.   The court directed the committee to decide the matter after hearing the stance of the petitioner.   Justice Shahid Karim passed the orders while disposing of a […]

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