CDA-DWP approves Margalla Hills Sanctuary Park

ISLAMABAD:Capital Development Authority’s (CDA) Development Working Party (DWP) on Wednesday approved the formation of Margalla Hills Sanctuary Park after addressing the reservations of the Planning Commission. The CDA-DWP accorded approval in its 58th meeting that met here with the authority’s chairman Aamer Ali Ahmed in the chair. The project will be carried out in collaboration […]

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Funeral prayers of cops martyred in hand grenade blast offered

KARACHI:The funeral prayers of police personnel 45-year-old Sabir Hussain and 40-year-old Muhammad Shahzad, who were martyred in a hand grenade explosion at Malkhana (Kot) outside the Police Headquarters Garden, were offered at the PHQ Garden. Sindh Minister Saeed Ghani, IGP Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon, Additional IGP Karachi, DIGPs of South, West, Traffic Karachi, district SSPs, […]

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Calligraphy exhibition kicks off at Alhamra

LAHORE:A three-day-long calligraphy exhibition began here on Wednesday at Alhamra Arts Center, the Mall. The exhibition features 26 calligraphy artworks from Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. Alhamra Executive Director Farhat Jabeen said that the art of calligraphy has a special place in Islamic civilization and culture, adding that the work of the youth is commendable. She […]

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Govt to extend all-possible cooperation to AJK flood victims: Kaira

MUZAFFARABAD: Advisor to the Prime Minister on Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan Affairs Qamar Zaman Kaira on Wednesday said the federal government was ready to extend all possible cooperation to the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government to help the flood victims. “Quick and easy payment of relief funds to the victims will be ensured and all-out […]

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Int’l community should play role for freedom of IIOJK people: Iftikhar Ali Malik

LAHORE:President SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry Iftikhar Ali Malik on Wednesday condemning the Indian government’s illegal step of August 5, 2019 of revoking the special status of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), said that international community should play its role for security, peace and freedom of the Kashmiri people. Talking to reporter, […]

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UNICEF’s child protection program head calls on ombudsman Punjab

LAHORE:UNICEF’s child protection program Head Ms Daniela Luciani called on Ombudsman Punjab Maj. (retd) Azam Suleman Khan at his office and discussed matters relating to the protection of children’s rights. Chief Provincial Commissioner for Children (CPCC) of ombudsman office Tabana Sajjad Naseer and Child Protection Officer Zahida Manzoor were also present on the occasion. The […]

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Iqbal for taking measures to boost exports to China up to $30 bn

ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal has said that time has come to approach the market- driven approach keeping in view the global trend, while directing the officials to identify China’s market where Pakistan can tap its products. In this regard, a detailed briefing was given to the Minister who […]

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