APHC-AJK leader pays tribute to Kashmiri martyrs

ISLAMABAD: All Parties Hurriyat Conference-Azad Jammu and Kashmir (APHC-AJK) General Secretary Sheikh Abdul Mateen on Wednesday paid tribute to the Kashmiri martyrs, who were gunned down by the Dogra troops outside the Sirinigar Jail on July 13, 1931. Despite lapse of some 91 years the Kashmiris’ struggle for freedom from the Indian yoke had not […]

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Cleaning campaign, disposal of garbage should continue: DC Central

KARACHI: Administrator District Central Taha Saleem has directed the administration, local body officers and the staff to dispose off the remains of sacrificial animals on Eid-ul-Azha in District Central and also to continue the cleaning campaign on a regular basis to provide a clean and healthy environment to the people. According to a statement issued […]

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HCCI appreciates efforts for timely drainage of rain water in city

HYDERABAD: Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HCCI) president Adeel Siddiqui has appreciated the efforts of the district administration in making good arrangements for sanitation and drainage on Eid-ul-Adha and during monsoon rains. In his statement, Siddiqui lauded the efforts of district administration, WASA and municipal officials as citizens were able to offer Eid prayers […]

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China-Pakistan joint navel drill enters live-phase

BEIJING: The ongoing China-Pakistan joint naval drill off Shanghai entered a live-fire phase after wrapping up the exchange phase on shore, with analysts saying that the Pakistan Navy’s China-built Type 054A/P frigate is expected to gain valuable experience from the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy’s vessel of the same type. Warships participating in the […]

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GIKI students secure 1st position in Britain’s engineering contest

ISLAMABAD: The students from the Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute (GIKI) of Engineering Sciences and Technology bagged first position in the “Formula Student” engineering competition held in the United Kingdom. The Formula Student is Europe’s most established educational engineering competition. Backed by industry and high-profile engineers, the competition aims at developing enterprising and innovative young engineers […]

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Over 6700 personnel to perform security duty for By-elections in Lodhran, Multan

MULTAN: Exactly 6707 police personnel would provide security cover to people during July 17 bye elections in a provincial assembly constituency in Multan and two constituencies in Lodhran. Regional Police Officer (RPO) Riffat Mukhtar Raja said on Wednesday that a security plan has been finalized for PP-217 constituency in Multan where 2363 police personnel would […]

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SAU to launch oil palms plantation project in coastal distts

HYDERABAD: The management of Sindh Agriculture University has decided to launch a project of oil palm plantation in coastal districts of the province in order to meet the shortage of edible oil. The project will be funded by the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council, the university spokesman informed here on Monday adding that the planting of […]

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