KP foresters, environmentalists hold protest rally to condemn illegal annexation of IIOJ&K

PESHAWAR: The foresters, environmentalists and wildlife officials of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa here on Friday took out a rally to condemn an illegal annexation of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) by India three years ago. In connection with Youm-e-Istehsal of IIOJ&K, a protest walk was held in premises of the office of Chief […]

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PM for early disbursement of compensation money among flood victims

ROJHAN: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday stressed early disbursement of compensation money among the floods-affected people. During his visit to the flood-hit Rojhan in south Punjab, he said every possible relief and rehabilitation facilities would be provided to the flood victims. He emphasized the need for a joint survey by federal and provincial governments […]

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Indian govt provides 6 mn illegal domiciles of IIOJK to Hindus: Mushaal

ISLAMABAD: Mushaal Hussein Mullick, Peace and Culture Organisation chairperson and wife of Jailed Hurriyat Leader Mohammad Yasin Malik, on Friday said the government of India had provided six million illegal domiciles of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) to Hindus. She, in a video message, said in order to occupy the lands of […]

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Four profiteers fined

SARGODHA: The district administration imposed fine on four shopkeepers for profiteering and overcharging on Friday. According to district officials, Assistant Commissioner Farrukh Tufail and price control magistrate Ilyas Khan conducted raids at several shops and found four shopkeepers involved in overcharging. The raiding officer imposed Rs 9000 fine to the accused and issued a warning.

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FO in touch with authorities in Kabul for recovery of missing Pakistan journalist

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Friday said all possible efforts were being made to ascertain the whereabouts of Pakistani journalist Anas Mallick, and to ensure his safety and early return. “We at the Foreign Office are deeply concerned about the disappearance of Anas Mallick” from Kabul yesterday, FO Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar said. The spokesperson said, […]

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Distt admin all set to facilitate mourners, Muharram processions

MULTAN: District Administration has taken all necessary measurements owing to the month of Muharram ul Harram. According to statement issued here Friday, Multan Waste Management Company’s workers were deputed in two shifts including morning and evening for cleanliness in Imambargahs and processions’ routes. Water sprinkling and liming was being done at processions’ routes and cleaning […]

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International Day of the World’s Indigenous People to be marked on Aug 9

ISLAMABAD: International Day of the World’s Indigenous People will be marked on August 9 (Tuesday) across the globe to promote and protect the rights of the world’s indigenous population. This event also recognizes the achievements and contributions that indigenous people make to improve world issues such as environmental protection. Indigenous cultures across the planet are […]

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Bilawal, Korean FM agree to strengthen bilateral ties

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and his Korean counterpart Jin Park on Friday expressed their resolve to further strengthen cooperation and dialogue on the entire spectrum of bilateral relations. The two sides noted the growing economic and development cooperation between Pakistan and Republic of Korea. Both foreign ministers stated this in a meeting on […]

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