Administrator for facilitating mourners during Muharram

KARACHI:Administrator district West Syed Shabih ul Hasan along with Municipal Commissioner West Ghulam Sarwar Rahputo reviewed the arrangements to facilitate the mourners of processions during Muharram. They reviewed cleaning, lighting and other arrangements around the mosques, Imambargahs and on the mourning processions routes, said a spokesperson on Wednesday. On this occasion, he was accompanied by […]

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“Youm-e-Istehsal” to be observed in Hyderabad on August 5

HYDERABAD:Like other parts of the country “Youm-e-Istehsal” will be observed in Hyderabad on August 5 against the atrocities in India illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) by Indian occupation forces. Rallies and protest demonstrations will be organized by several political, religious parties and the civil society organizations. The activists of Pakistan People’s Party, Muslim League […]

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CDA campaign for removal of bushes in full swing

ISLAMABAD:The environment wing of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has started removing wild bushes and grasses, that had grown after recent rains. The unwanted plants not only dampened the natural beauty of Islamabad, but also served as potential breeding sites for dengue mosquitoes; hence, were being removed on priority, said Director General Environment Irfan Niaz […]

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Pak women’s CWG campaign ends with third straight loss

BIRMINGHAM:Pakistan women’s dismal campaign in the ongoing Commonwealth Games ended on Wednesday as they conceded a third straight defeat in their Group A match at Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham on Wednesday. In their last group match, Pakistan women were thrashed by 44-run by formidable Australia outfit. Australia elected to bat first after winning the toss. They […]

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CM’s advisor calls upon people to promote brotherhood, harmony during Muharram

KARACHI:Advisor to Sindh chief minister on Religious Affairs Fayyaz Ali Butt on Wednesday called upon the people belonging to various schools of thought to promote interfaith harmony and brotherhood during the month of Muharram-ul-haram. He said this during detailed visits to Imambargahs in Shah Faisal, Model, Korangi and Landhi zones here, said a spokesperson. He […]

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Four deputy superintendent jail promoted to grade 18

HARIPUR:On the recommendations of the departmental promotion committee Home Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Wednesday notified the promotion of four officers including Deputy Superintendent Central Jail Haripur (CJH) to grade 18. According to the Home and Tribal Affairs Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa notification for the promotion of four officers including Superintendent CJH Muhammad Hamid Azam from Deputy Superintendent […]

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Three bids to smuggle wheat, flour foiled; bags confiscated

RAWALPINDI:The Food Department Rawalpindi and district police on Wednesday foiled three bids to smuggle wheat, flour and chokar besides seizing 3300 bags. According to a district administration spokesman, the authorities of the food department alongwith Saddar Wah and Taxila police confiscated three vehicles loaded with 3300 wheat, flour and chokar bags. He informed that police […]

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Rain wind-thundershower likely in isolated places ; PMD

ISLAMABAD:Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast hot and humid weather for most parts of the country during the next 24 hours. However rain-wind/thundershower is expected at isolated places in Kashmir, upper Punjab, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and northeast Balochistan. Monsoon currents were penetrating upper and central parts of the country. A westerly wave was also […]

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