PCB introduces separate red & white-ball central contracts for elite players

RAWALPINDI: As part of its strategy to incentivise, reward and encourage high-performing elite cricketers and to narrow the gap in salaries compared to players of other countries, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday announced men’s central contract lists for 2022-23, which comes into effect from Friday (July, 1). For the first time, the PCB has […]

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Provincial Action Plan developed to combat human trafficking, bonded labor in Punjab

ISLAMABAD: The government has constituted committees in collaboration with public private partnership in order to combat the human trafficking, Executive Director of Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO) said here on Tuesday. Talking to reporter, he said that comprehensive Provincial Action Plan was developed in consultation with all the relevant stake holders including police, FIA, labor […]

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MWMC issues strict instructions for officials, staffers attendance

MULTAN: Multan Waste Management Company (MWMC) administration has issued strict instructions to ensure attendance of officers, staff members and workers. Company Secretary Muhammad Kabir Khan has issued notification in this regard. As per notification, strict action will be taken against those who do not follow the instructions. The biometric system has been activated for attendance […]

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Independent 5MW feeder line, other amenities inaugurated at Jalozai Economic Zone

PESHAWAR: Special Assistant to the Chief Minister (SACM) on Industries and Commerce Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Abdul Karim Khan inaugurated 5MW Independent feeder line at KPEZDMC Jalozai Economic Zone to provide uninterrupted power supply to industries establishing in JEZ. According to a press release issued here on Thursday, senior staff members of PESCO attended the event, which […]

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Rs113.899 billion to be spent on reinforcement of gas transmission network

ISLAMABAD: The two state-owned companies, SNGPL and SSGC, would collectively spend funds amounting to Rs113.899 billion on the reinforcement of gas transmission networks in their operational areas across the country during the next fiscal year. “The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) have planned to invest Rs27, 669 million […]

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Pakistan desires to strengthen ties with Bhutan: FS

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood met with Bhutanese ambassador designate Rinchen Kuentsyl (non-resident) on Thursday and discussed matters of mutual interest. The Foreign Secretary underlined Pakistan’s desire to further strengthen friendly ties with Bhutan and upgrade cooperation in trade, tourism and people-to-people contacts. He stressed importance of close cooperation in multilateral fora including South Asian […]

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PCB introduces separate red, white-ball central contracts for elite cricketers

RAWALPINDI: As part of its strategy to incentivise, reward and encourage high-performing elite cricketers and to narrow the gap in salaries compared with players of other countries, Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday announced men’s central contract lists for 2022-23, which comes into effect from Friday (July, 1). For the first time, the PCB has introduced […]

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Govt release Rs1, 575.06 mln for 17 aviation sector projects in 2021-22

ISLAMABAD: The government has released funds amounting to Rs1, 575.06 million, under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP 2021-22) against total allocation of Rs3, 558.20 million to advance 17 different projects and schemes to ensure improved services in the aviation sector. Out of the total disbursement of Rs1, 575.06 million, around Rs733.7 million have been […]

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