Cannes winner film ‘Joyland’ will be premiered in Pakistan soon, says Director Saim Sadiq

ISLAMABAD:Director and filmmaker Saim Sadiq recently surprised the fans as he announced the release of his international award-winning film in Pakistan this winter. Months ago, Pakistani film Joyland made history at global arena when it won the Jury Prize in the ‘Un Certain Regard’ section at the Cannes Film Festival 2022. Not just this but […]

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First steering committee meeting held on KP economic transformation project

PESHAWAR:The first meeting of the steering committee of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa rural economic transformation project was held under the chairmanship of additional chief secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shahab Ali Shah. Secretary Agriculture Mohammad Asrar gave a detailed briefing to the Additional Chief Secretary on the activities carried out under the project, and the positive effects of the […]

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Arisha Razi Khan leaves fans in awe with her stunning bridal look

ISLAMABAD:Gorgeous young Pakistani actress Arisha Razi Khan recently got married and fans can’t get enough of her fabulous bridal attire. Khan entered the showbiz industry as a child star and has been praised widely for her spectacular acting skills. She has worked in various popular dramas and films including Sadqay Tumhare, Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain, […]

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Excise deptt recovers Rs 1.3b taxes in division

SARGODHA: The Excise and Taxation department has recovered more than Rs 1.36 billion various taxesduring the financial year 2021-22. These views were expressed by Director Excise and Taxation Muhammad Ali Naveed while talking to reporter here on Thursday. He said officials of the department recovered Rs1.36 billion during July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 […]

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Rice valuing $2.511 bln exported, exports grew by 23% in FY 2022

ISLAMABAD:The exports of rice from the country during fiscal year ending on June 30, 2022 witnessed about 23 percent increase as compared to the exports of the corresponding period of last year. During the period from July-June, 2021-22, over 4.877 million metric tons of rice including Basmati-rice and others valuing $2.511 billion were exported as […]

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Irresponsible tourist behaviour mars scenic beauty of Margallas: Rina

ISLAMABAD: Chairperson Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) Rina Saeed Khan on Thursday said the irresponsible attitude and unwanted littering by tourists visiting the nature and wildlife rich Margalla Hills National Park was posing serious risk to its thriving ecology. The Margalla Hills National Park (MHNP) has emerged as a favourable habitat for plants, birds and […]

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Commissioner visits low-lying areas to review arrangements

RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi Division Commissioner Noorul Amin Mengal here on Thursday visited low-lying areas and reviewed the arrangements finalized to cope with possible urban flooding. According to a district administration spokesman, the commissioner visited different areas including Sadiqabad, Kattarian and Marir. He directed the departments concerned including Rescue-1122 and WASA to remain on high alert with […]

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Muslim educational institutions in Karnataka to establish colleges allowing hijab

ISLAMABAD:As many as 13 Muslim educational institutions have sought Indian state Karnataka government’s permission to set up pre-University Colleges in Dakshina Kannada which would enable Muslim girl students to wear hijab inside classrooms. According to Kashmir media service, the Education Department sources said, all the applications have sought consent to open PU colleges (first and […]

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