ANF arrests two, recovers huge quantity of drugs in different operations

KARACHI:The Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) Sindh on Wednesday claimed to have arrested two drug peddlers and seized huge quantity of drugs in separate actions.   According to a spokesman for ANF Sindh, the Police Station Clifton recovered 2.200kg heroin from Karachi airport, which was placed in a parcel booked for Kyrgyzstan, hidden inside clothes.   […]

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KP revenue increased by 2 percent; Govt to review budget expenditures on quarterly basis: PA told

PESHAWAR:Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Finance Taimur Saleem Jhagra on Wednesday said that the annual revenue of the province has increased by two percent due to good performance of the finance department.   Addressing in the provincial assembly here during budget proceedings, he said that the government would review the budget expenditures on quarterly basis, adding […]

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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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