Negligence of any institution in drainage, choking points not be tolerated: Commissioner Karachi

KARACHI:Commissioner Karachi Muhammad Iqbal Memon said that in the recent rains and monsoon season, negligence of any institution in drainage and choking points in Karachi city will not be tolerated. He said this while inspecting the ongoing works on water and choking points. On the occasion of his visit to the city, the concerned Deputy […]

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Pakistan Navy confers military awards

ISLAMABAD:In an impressive Investiture Ceremony held at Naval Headquarters here on Thursday Vice Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Faisal Rasul Lodhi conferred military awards upon Pakistan Navy personnel. The recipients of Sitara-l-lmtiaz (Military) were Cdre Ahmed Hussain, Cdre Muhammad Khalid, Cdre Dr Nazir Ahmad, Cdre Asim Zaman Malik, Cdre Dr Muhammad Farhan, Cdre Muhammad […]

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PM to announce new solar energy policy on Aug 1: Khurram

ISLAMABAD:Minister for Power, Engineer Khurram Dastgir on Thursday said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif would announce new comprehensive solar energy policy on August 1 aimed at reducing electricity prices. Addressing a press conference here, the minister said that detailed initial briefing was given to the PM about the solar energy power. Under the policy, initially seven […]

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NBP extends support to Blind Cricket Council

KARACHI:In order to promote diversity in sports in the country, the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) presented a cheque of Rs. 1.5 million to Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC). Rehmat Ali Hasnie, President (A) presented the cheque to Salman Tariq Bukhari, Director Operations, PBCC. Ms. Naushaba Shahzad, EVP & (A) Group Head, Inclusive Development Group […]

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Chief Secretary seeks reports of rain affected areas

QUETTA:Chief Secretary Balochistan Abdul Aziz Uqaili on Thursday directed all the Divisional Commissioners and concerned departments to immediately review the damage caused in the affected areas and submit a report in view of the recent rains in the province. He also directed the district deputy commissioners to intensify relief operations in the rain-affected areas and […]

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IHC serves notices in Safe City Project employees case

ISLAMABAD:The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday served notices to the respondents in contempt of court plea regarding the regularization of employees of the Safe City Project. A division bench comprising Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Saman Raffat heard the case filed by the employees. Earlier, the court had ordered to regularize the services of […]

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No negligence to be tolerated in anti-dengue campaign: DC

RAWALPINDI:Deputy Commissioner Tahir Farooq Thursday said that strict action would be taken against those showing negligence during indoor and outdoor surveillance in the anti-dengue campaign. Chairing a meeting to review anti-dengue arrangements, he underlined the need for effective utilization of all available resources to check the occurrence of dengue larvae, particularly in those union councils […]

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