Operation begins against illegal construction along Swat river, 21 held

PESHAWAR:An operation has been launched to curb illegal constructions, encroachment, and accumulation of debris along the river Swat where 21 accused were held under three maintenance of public order.   The decision to launch the anti-encroachment operation was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Commissioner Malakand Division Shaukat Ali Yousafzai at Commissioner’s office Saidu […]

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YDAKP ready for providing healthcare to quake victims in Afghanistan

PESHAWAR:Young Doctors Association Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (YDAKP) has shown willingness to send doctors’ team for providing medical assistance to earthquake victims in Afghanistan.   The YDAKP spokesperson in a statement said that the association of doctors  would extends its full support to our brothers in Afghanistan who are in dire need of help.   “We are […]

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Monsoon season; RDA advises residents to adopt all possible precautionary measures

RAWALPINDI:Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) on Thursday advised the residents particularly of low-lying areas to adopt all possible precautionary measures during monsoon.   According to RDA spokesman, RDA had decided to issue notices to the owners of residential and commercial properties near Nullah Lai, instructing them to take all possible steps to avoid loss of life […]

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Ahead of Eid ul Azha, lumpy skin disease reported in KP

PESHAWAR:With fast approaching Eid ul Azha and sale and purchase of sacrificial animals on peak, the lumpy skin disease seems to be overshadowing as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa witnessed outbreak of the viral disease.   Director General Livestock, Muhammad Alamzeb Khan informed on Thursday that at least 95 cattle have been killed and more than 5,147 infected […]

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SCBAP seeks review against SC’s opinion on Article 63-A

ISLAMABAD:The Supreme Court Bar Association of Pakistan (SCBAP) on Thursday filed a review petition in the apex court seeking review of the court’s May 17 decision on the interpretation of Article 63-A.   The SCBAP named the Federal Government and the Election Commission as parties in the review petition.   The petitioner took the stance […]

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29 shops, hotels sealed on violation of time restriction

MULTAN:District administration sealed 29 stores, hotels and restaurants on violation of business hours restrictions in the city for power saving on Wednesday night.   As per orders of deputy commissioner Tahir Wattu, AC city checked markets and bazaars and sealed fifteen stores which were found operational after 9:30 pm. Fourteen hotels and restaurants were also […]

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