ISLAMABAD:Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health has confirmed the readiness of 4 hospitals and 26 health centers to serve pilgrims in Mina during this Hajj season. The ministry explained that the health facilities in the holy sites provide all preventive, curative and emergency care to the pilgrims through specialized and qualified cadres using modern technology and […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD: As many as 77 people died and 85 got injured during various disasters occurred due to heavy monsoon spell since June 14 that lashed out various parts of the country also causing life and property damages. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Wednesday issued a detailed daily situation report highlighting 12 hours of […]
Read MoreLAHORE:Punjab Emergency Service Department (PESD) Director General Dr Rizwan Naseer reviewed on Wednesday the arrangements for the Eid holidays. He directed all district emergency officers (DEOs) to ensure arrangements for timely provision of ambulance, rescue, and fire services in the province. In this regard, the leaves of rescuers have been restricted, he added. He directed […]
Read MoreLAHORE:At least 14 people were killed while 1017 injured in 988 road traffic accidents in Punjab during last 24 hours. Out of the total injured, 587 people were seriously injured who were shifted to different hospitals, whereas, 430 minor injured victims were treated at the incident site by rescue medical teams, said a spokesman for […]
Read MorePESHAWAR:A meeting of the KP Assembly Standing Committee on Energy and Power held here on Wednesday with chairman, Laiq Mohammad Khan MPA in the chair. Besides, MPAs Musawir Khan Ghazi, Pir Fida Mohammad, Inayatullah Khan, Shah Dad Khan, Mohammad Shafiq Afridi, Ahmad Khan Kundi and Sardar Khan, the Additional Secretary Energy & Power Department, Deputy […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD:The price of 24 karat per tola gold witnessed an increase of Rs 100 per tola and was sold at Rs 143,000 on Wednesday against its sale at Rs 142,900, the previous day in the local market. The price of 10 gram 24 karat fold also increased by Rs 86 and was sold at Rs […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD:Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has decided to take stern action against public service vehicles (PSVs) involved in non-completion of routes, misbehavior with passengers and overloading. “Strict action will be taken against those transporters violating traffic routes,” the ITP spokesman told reporter on Wednesday. He said the drive was aimed to provide better traffic facilities to […]
Read MoreRAWALPINDI:President Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) Nadeem Rauf Wednesday urged the government to adopt a comprehensive plan to end the country’s load-shedding. In a statement, Nadeem, however lauded the government’s announcement of converting official buildings on solar to save energy. He added that in order to increase the domestic production of solar panels, […]
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