ECP reserves verdict in PTI’s ‘foreign funding’ case

ISLAMABAD:The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday reserved the verdict in the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) “foreign funding” case after about eight years.   The ECP bench headed by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja reserved the decision after the completion of a briefing by  financial expert Arsalan Wardak on behalf of the PTI’s […]

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Traders fully cooperating in businesses closures for energy conservation: RPO

RAWALPINDI:Regional Police Officer (RPO) Rawalpindi Imran Ahmar on Tuesday said that traders community was fully cooperating with the district administration to shutdown their businesses to save energy.   The RPO was talking to traders delegation during a call on here, said the Rawalpindi Police spokesperson.   The delegation consisted of Shahid Ghafoor Paracha, Sheikh Asif […]

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57 shopkeepers fined on profiteering

FAISALABAD:Price control magistrates have imposed a fine of Rs.127,000 on 57 shopkeepers on charge of profiteering in Faisalabad.   A spokesman of local administration said on Tuesday that price control magistrates inspected 876 shops in different markets and bazaars of Faisalabad and found 57 shopkeepers involved in profiteering and overcharging.   Therefore, the magistrates imposed […]

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4,700 students pass online nursing diploma

LAHORE:Provincial Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique on Tuesday presided over a meeting of the nursing education board Punjab here at Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Department (SH&MED).   According to SH&MED spokesperson here, Additional Secretary Nursing Staff and other members including Director General Nursing were present in the meeting.   The Minister announced the results of […]

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Court acquits four accused in murder case

LAHORE:A sessions court on Tuesday acquitted four men accused in a murder case which was registered by Shafiqabad police.   The court acquitted accused—Mirza Farooq, Hammad, Waqas and Bilal on the benefit of doubt.   Additional District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Kashif announced the verdict after hearing arguments of the parties and examining available evidence. […]

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Dilapidated buildings posing serious threats to lives of residents

RAWALPINDI:Scores of old buildings in Rawalpindi city and in cantonment are in very poor condition and are posing life threat to the residents.   These buildings exist in Sarafa Bazaar, Bhabra Bazaar, Banni Chowk, Jamia Masjid Road, Narankari Bazaar, Railway Road, Gawalmandi and other areas have become more dangerous in monsoon season.   People of […]

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