Anti-dengue surveillance campaign intensified

FAISALABAD:The ongoing anti-dengue surveillance campaign has been intensified in the monsoon season for destroying dengue larvae. District Programme Coordinator Dr Zulqarnain, during inspection of in-door and out-door surveillance in union council 244, said that chemical treatment of those places where dengue larvae could get growth in monsoon season was continuing for complete elimination of dengue […]

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Sales tax included in commercial electricity bills: Spokesperson

ISLAMABAD:The spokesperson of Ministry of Power on Tuesday said that the additional tax included in the commercial electricity bills was the sales tax. The spokesperson in a statement clarified that the sales tax had nothing to do with power tariff. Levying of the sales tax was announced in the recent budget as agreed by the […]

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KP to receive Rs 918bln outstanding amount under net hydel profit : PA told

PESHAWAR:Khyber Pakthunkhwa Assembly was informed on Tuesday that the province would have to get RS. 918 billion outstanding dues under net hydel profit for the period of last five-year but nothing was paid in this regard. In a written reply to a question of Inayatullah of Jammat-e-Islami (JI), it was said that the provincial government […]

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ATC extends interim bail of PTI leaders in ransacking cases

LAHORE:An anti-terrorism court (ATC) extended interim bail of several Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders till August 5 on Tuesday in ransacking cases, registered during the party’s recent long march. ATC Judge Abhar Gul Khan heard the bail applications, filed by the PTI leaders. The PTI leaders including Yasmin Rashid, Hammad Azhar, Murad Raas, Umair Niazi, Mian […]

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ANF recovers 2100 grams Ice at Isl Intl Airport; arrests accused

RAWALPINDI:Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) in an operation conducted at Islamabad International Airport on Tuesday recovered 2100 grams Ice from the possession of a passenger. According to an ANF Headquarters spokesman, a passenger namely Muhammad Yasin who was going to Doha through flight no PK-287, was arrested and ANF recovered 2100 grams Ice, concealed tactfully in his […]

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Khurshid Shah for complete restoration of Naleem Jhelum Hydro Project

ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister for Water Resources Syed Khurshid Ahmad Shah said that all other measures including the services of international consultants should be taken immediately for the complete restoration of Neelum Jhelum hydro project to increase the production of electricity. While giving necessary instructions in this regard, he said that there should be no delay in […]

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Atif directs completion of Food Department’s digitization

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Minister for Food, Science & Information Technology, Sports and Youth Affairs, Muhammad Atif Khan directed the authorities concerned for timely completion of the digitization of the Food Department to prevent corruption and ensure transparency in the department. He issued these directives while presiding over a meeting regarding various projects of the […]

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PCB unveils 2022-23 men’s domestic cricket season schedule

LAHORE: Streamlining pathways cricket and creating more playing opportunities for talented cricketers was the cornerstone of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s 2022-23 men’s domestic cricket season, which was revealed here on Tuesday. The seniors cricket will commence with the 33-match two-leg National T20, which will be held in Rawalpindi and Multan from 30 August to 19 […]

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