Mian Nauman meets federal secretary Industries, FBR chairman

LAHORE:Federal Secretary Industries Imdadullah Bosal has said that all the concerns of importers regarding SRO 598 will be taken up with the concerned ministries for their immediate redressal. He made this assurance to Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) President Mian Nauman Kabir during a recent meeting, according to LCCI spokesman here Wednesday. Mian […]

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12 more tested positive for corona in Balochistan

QUETTA: Twelve new coronavirus patient were tested positive while number of total confirmed patients surged to 35,690 in Balochistan on Wednesday. According to media coordinator provincial Health Directorate Cell Balochistan Dr Muhammad Wasim Baig, at least 1,562,052 people were screened for the virus, out of which 12 more was reported positive. As many as 35,240 […]

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Seven bids to smuggle wheat foiled; over 5,000 bags confiscated

RAWALPINDI:The Food Department and District Police Rawalpindi on Wednesday foiled seven bids to smuggle wheat and flour, and seized over their 5,000 bags, besides 22 tons of fine flour. According to a district administration spokesman, the food department officials with the help of police confiscated seven trucks loaded with 1,700 bags of wheat, 3,330 of […]

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Saad announces up to 15% reduction in PIA fares on int’l routes

ISLAMABAD:Minister for Aviation Khawaja Saad Rafique on Wednesday announced up to 15 per cent reduction in the PIA’s fares on international routes aimed at passing on the benefit of decreased jet fuel prices to air travelers. “The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) had decreased the ticket rates of all flights operating within the country a few […]

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SC seeks transcript of Rana Sanaullah’s July 8 press conference

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought the transcript of the July 18 press conference where it was allegedly warned that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Punjab assembly members could “disappear” before the upcoming chief minister’s election. A two-member SC bench comprising Justice Munib Akhtar and Justice Ijaz Ul Ahsan heard the petition filed by Pakistan Muslim […]

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Pakistan neither afford religious disharmony, nor political instability: Ashrafi

ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Interfaith Harmony and Middle East Hafiz Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi on Wednesday said Pakistan neither could afford religious disharmony, nor political instability. Addressing a press conference, he said Pakistan was passing through a critical phase and it was in dire need of love, peace and unity. Ashrafi, who is also the […]

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Asad Mahmood examines civic amenities at Hakla-D.I.Khan Motorway

ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister of Communications Asad Mahmood paid detailed visit to Hakla- Dera Ismail Khan Motorway and reviewed civic amenities being provided to passengers at rest areas. Speaking on the occasion, he said that it was our responsibility to provide the best possible facilities to the passengers at Service Areas/Rest Areas of Hakla-Dera Ismail Khan Motorway […]

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Parents, students shine at orientation for Pakistanis departing to study in USA

ISLAMABAD:EducationUSA at the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) organized a three-day virtual Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) for students making final preparations toward a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D degree in the United States. The interactive sessions coached students on campus life, academics, resources for international students, and adapting to new cultural experiences. This year, parents […]

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