Expediting work on Karachi Circular Railway project discussed

ISLAMABAD:Minister for Railways and Aviation, Khawaja Saad Rafique in a meeting with Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah held on Friday agreed to expedite the work on Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) project under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).   It was briefed during the meeting that the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Railway Minister, […]

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Man kills daughter; injures wife, three children

FAISALABAD:A man killed his daughter and injured wife and three children near here on Friday.  According to police, the accused, Zeeshan, attacked with a sharp-edged weapon at his family  members, including wife and children, over some domestic issues in Malikpur area.  As a result, five-year-old Nisa was killed on the spot while Shama Bibi, and […]

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Ambassador Bernhard upbeat about revival of hockey in Pakistan

LAHORE:German Ambassador Bernhard Schlagheck has said that hockey has deep roots and rich culture   in Pakistan and it will  regain its past glory soon.   During a meeting with Olympian, CEO Khawaja Junaid hockey academy Khawaja Junaid at a local   hotel on Friday, he said: ‘I have witnessed heyday of Pakistan hockey and […]

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Pakistan’s distinct performance in managing COVID-19 important lesson for world

ISLAMABAD:Centre for Aerospace and Strategic Studies (CASS) Director of Economic Affairs and National Development Dr Usman W Chohan on Friday said Pakistan’s distinct performance in managing the COVID-19 served as an important lesson for the rest of the world.   This was one of the key messages at the launch ceremony of the book “Pandemics […]

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NEPRA approves Rs 5.27 per unit hike for KE’s consumers

ISLAMABAD:The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Friday approved Rs 5.27 per unit increase in tariff for April under monthly fuel cost adjustment (FCA) for consumers of K-Electric   The KE had requested FCA of Rs. 5.307/kWh having an impact of Rs. 10,216 million, said a notification issued here. However, the Authority approved FCA […]

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Turkish ambassador pays farewell call on Interior Minister

ISLAMABAD:Outgoing Ambassador of Turkey to Pakistan Ihsan Mustafa Yurdogul paid a farewell call on Minister for Interior Rana Sana Ullah Khan here on Friday at the Interior Ministry.   Director General Federal Investigation Agency Roy Tahir and other senior officials of Turkish embassy were also present in the meeting, said a statement issued here.   […]

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June 20 last date to apply for UNESCO International Literary prizes 2022

ISLAMABAD:June 20 will be the last date for those who wanted to participate in the UNESCO International Literacy Prizes 2022, which are being given away under the thematic focus on ‘Transforming literacy learning spaces’.   Since 1967, UNESCO International Literacy Prizes have rewarded excellence and innovation in the field of literacy.   According to an […]

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