NAB filed false reference against me: Ahsan Iqbal

ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister for Planning, Development, Reform and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday said that National Accountability Bureau (NAB’s) reference against him was not based on facts and its decision should be given on merit. He said that NAB had filed a reference against him regarding the construction of Narowal Sports Complex. The Minister […]

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Over 1400 int’l climbers apply to attempt scale Pakistan peaks

ISLAMABAD: Popularity of Pakistan’s captivating mountains is growing across the globe at a rapid pace as for the first time in recent history over 1400 international climbers have applied to attempt its 6,000 to 8,000-metre peaks, this summer. “This number is quite staggering as compared to the last year when 550 climbers tried their luck,” […]

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Prize distribution ceremony held at BISE Sargodha

SARGODHA: The Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education (BISE) Sargodha organized a prize distribution ceremony for inter-college boys and girls in connection with sports competitions here on Wednesday. BISE Chairperson Prof Dr Kausar Raees was chief guest while BISE Secretary Dr Mohsin Abbas and director physical education Chaudhry Mazhar Hussain were also present on the […]

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Northern KP attracts influx of tourists, adventure sports enthusiasts ahead of monsoon

NATHIAGALI:Known for mesmerizing natural beauty, landscapes and waterfalls, Khyber Pakthunkhwa’s northern areas including Nathia Gali have attracted influx of tourists and adventure sports enthusiasts due to its pleasant weather following scorching heat in other parts of Pakistan. Nathiagali, Ayubia, Khanspur, Harnoi, Bagnotar in Abbottabad, Naran, Kaghan, Saiful Malook lake and Babusir top in Manshera, Kalam, […]

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CS directs availability of food commodities at notified prices

PESHAWAR:Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Dr Shahzad Khan Bangash on Wednesday chaired a meeting to review the price control mechanism in the province. He directed the relevant officers to ensure the availability of essential food commodities at the notified prices through high vigilance against illicit hoarding and profiteering in the markets.

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FC martyred soldier laid to rest

QUETTA:Frontier Corps soldier Abdul Waheed Umrani, who was martyred in Ketch district on June 29, was buried with military honors in Khuzdar district of Balochistan. Commandant FC Kalat Scouts Zameer Dar Deputy Commissioner Khuzdar Major (retd) Muhammad Ilyas Kibzai, Assistant Commissioner Khuzdar Jahanzeb Noor Shahwani, DSP Sikandar Jamali and other officials and citizens attended the […]

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Nearly 2m beneficiaries of BISP South Zone to get aid money under govt.’s fuel subsidy program

MULTAN:Nearly two million beneficiaries of Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) South Zone Punjab would get special assistance under government’s fuel subsidy programme. Zonal Director BISP South Zone Punjab, Sheikh Muhammad Ameen, said while talking to reporter here on Wednesday. He said that about one million beneficiaries of BISP South Zone had received their Rs 2000 […]

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