ISLAMABAD:Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo on Tuesday took notice of flood situation in Aurki area of Lasbela district and issued instructions for carrying out aerial operation to rescue stranded people. The CM also directed the relevant departments to take special measures for delivering food and water to the affected people by boats until […]
Read MoreFAISALABAD:The Punjab Charity Commission has granted approval to 220 NGOs [Non-governmental organisations] of B and C category for continuing operation in the district. In a meeting of the District Management and Operational Committee for BGOs, headed by Additional Deputy Commissioner General Qaisar Abbas Rind, at District Collector office here on Tuesday. Various matters pertaining to […]
Read MoreFAISALABAD:The transmission system of Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco) has been affected due to heavy rain during the last six-day in the region. A Fesco spokesperson said that power supply remained suspended from several feeders of Faisalabad, Jhang, Sargodha and Mianwali circles; however, Fesco operation and grid staff worked diligently during the rains due to […]
Read MoreLAHORE:Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA) delegation, led by its Chairman Tariqullah Sufi, and Provincial Secretary Industries and Commerce Dr Ahmed Javed Qazi, reviewed the prices of ghee and availability of palm oil in a meeting held here at Civil Secretariat on Tuesday. During the meeting, the secretary assured that benefits of cut in palm oil […]
Read MoreKARACHI:Considering the increase in electrocution cases, the Institute of Family Medicine at Jinnah Sindh Medical University (JSMU) urged citizens to adopt precautionary measures against electrical hazards. Experts suggested that people should stay away from the electric poles and desist from attempting to free somebody in contact with an electrical power line, said the statement released […]
Read MoreLAHORE:An accountability court on Tuesday sought arguments on applications, filed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz, seeking permanent exemption from personal appearance in the trial proceedings of a reference, filed by the National Accountability Bureau. Accountability Court Judge Qamaruz Zaman conducted the proceedings. However, the prime minister and chief minister […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD: Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has fined 77,786 motorists for careless driving during the ongoing year. Senior Superintendent of Police (Traffic) Dr. Mustafa Tanweer has said special squads were constituted in light with directives of Inspector General Police Islamabad Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan to take action against careless drivers putting public lives at risk. The […]
Read MoreRAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi police in an action against suspected drug peddlers, bootleggers and illegal weapon holders on Tuesday arrested nine accused besides recovering over 3710 grams charras, 20 liters liquor and two 30 bore pistols from their possession. A police spokesperson said that New Town police held Aqib Zameer for having 1580 grams charras while Wah […]
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