Services’ exports up by 17.71% in 11 months

ISLAMABAD:The exports of services from the country witnessed an increase of 17.71 percent during the first eleven months of the current financial year (2021-22) as compared to the corresponding period of last year, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported. The exports of services during July-May (2021-22) were recorded at US$ 6,318.11 million against the […]

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Celebrating 75 years of Pakistani Urdu novel

ISLAMABAD:An Online Discussion titled “75 Years of Pakistani Urdu Novel” will be held today (Wednesday, July 06, at 11:00 AM) in connection with the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of Pakistan organized by the Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL). Mirza Athar Baig (Lahore) will preside over the discussion. Dr. Zia-Ul-Hassan (Lahore) and Dr. Ravish Nadeem (Islamabad) will […]

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PBM spends Rs 441.649 mln on providing basic amenities to orphanages

ISLAMABAD:Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal (PBM) has spent Rs 441.649 million on providing basic amenities to orphan children residing in its Dar-ul- Ehsaas Centres (orphanages) during the first nine months of last financial year. According to official sources, orphan children were being provided free food, nutrition, medical treatment, boarding and lodging, as well as, free education through well […]

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Man shot injured two nieces, nephew over domestic dispute

MUZAFFARGARH:A man allegedly shot injured his two nieces and a nephew over domestic dispute at Chowk Sarwar Shaheed on Tuesday. According to police sources, Akhtar Maseeh had a dispute with his brother David Maseeh over some domestic issues. In fit of anger, he entered the house of his brother and allegedly shot injured his nieces […]

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Passing out of 1,601 Aero apprentices held at PAF Airmen Academy

ISLAMABAD:As many as 1,601 Aero Apprentices on Tuesday pass out after culmination of their training during a passing out parade held here at Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Airmen Academy, Korangi Creek. Chief Project Director JF-17, Pakistan Air Force, Air Marshal Waqas Ahmed Sulehri was the chief guest at the occasion, said a PAF media release. […]

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Jhagra discusses KP fiscal issues with Federal Finance Minister

PESHAWAR:On the directions of Chief Minister Mahmood Khan, Finance Minister Taimur Jhagra on Tuesday held a meeting with Federal Finance Minister Miftah Ismail to discuss fiscal issues of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and merged districts. In a statement, Taimur Jhagra said that he also met with other officials of finance division on KP issues with respect to […]

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Rescue 1122 high alert to cope with flood situation

RAWALPINDI:The model emergency service Rescue 1122 is fully equipped to cope with the possible flood in the Leh Nullah during the rain. According to a Rescue 1122 spokesperson, the rescue staff would be on standby to provide timely emergency response, medical treatment and transportation facilities to possible flood victims in low-lying areas. The Rescue 1122 […]

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India’s notorious Tihar Jail represents Kashmiris’ determination for freedom

MIRPUR ( AJK ): India’s notorious Tihar Jail of New Delhi is for the freedom loving Kashmiris as the maximum-security prison of Robben Island was for the South Africans, where their political leadership, mostly black, remained incarcerated from the mid-1960s to 1991. It represents the aspiration and determination of 13.5 million people of Jammu and […]

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