PM terms ‘polio-free Pakistan’ a national goal

ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday terming “Polio-free Pakistan” a national goal urged the citizens to cooperate with polio teams for the complete eradication of the crippling disease from the country. “This is a testing time with the resurgence of recent polio cases and the related security incidents, but we can and will overcome it,” […]

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Media literacy, fact-checking necessary for countering fake-news phenomenon

ISLAMABAD:Improving media literacy and fact-checking is necessary for countering fake news phenomenon in the society, Media Specialist, Masroor Gillani said on Friday while delivering a talk at Information Service Academy (ISA). He said that fake news could be tackled by media literacy and facts-checking. Every individual could check fake-news by using online digital tools, he […]

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Police chief announces cash reward for cop

KARACHI:Additional Inspector General of Police – Karachi Javed Alam Odho on Friday announced a commendation certificate and cash reward for the cop who saved three girls from drowning in Korangi stream. According to spokesperson for Karachi Police, the Karachi Police chief announced commendation certificate and cash reward of Rs. 25000 for a policeman Sikandar who […]

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President approves appointment of 128 lawyers as additional, deputy & assistant Attorneys-General

ISLAMABAD:President Dr Arif Alvi has approved the appointment of 128 lawyers as additional, deputy and assistant attorneys-general at various stations, the President House said Friday. The president also approved the removal of the existing 118 Additional Attorney-General, Deputy Attorney General, and Assistant Attorney-General from their posts. The transfer of Chaudhry Amir Rehman from Additional Attorney-General-IV, […]

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President appoints Jameel Ahmed as Governor State Bank

ISLAMABAD:President Dr. Arif Alvi has approved the appointment of Jameel Ahmed as Governor State Bank of Pakistan, the President House said Friday. The President gave the approval on the advice of the prime minister under Article 48(1) of the Constitution and in line with Section 11-A (1) of the State Bank of Pakistan Act.

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Estate Office vacates over 2,817 properties from illegal occupants

ISLAMABAD:The Estate Office, Ministry of Housing and Works have so far vacated over 2,817 government properties from illegal occupants and handed over to the entitled persons across the country. The Capital Development Authority and other relevant departments of the provincial governments have helped the Estate Office to vacate government properties,” sources in the Ministry of […]

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Harvard University students meet Gen Bajwa

RAWALPINDI:A group of students from Harvard University of the United States on Friday met Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa here at the General Headquarters (GHQ). During an interactive session, the COAS talked about current regional issues and Pakistan Army’s efforts to promote peace and stability, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) […]

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Government appoints Jameel Ahmad as Governor SBP

ISLAMABAD:The Federal Government on Friday appointed Jameel Ahmad as Governor Sate Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for five (5) years with immediate effect. “Jameel Ahmad is appointed as Governor State Bank of Pakistan for term of five (5) years with the approval of the President of Pakistan, upon the recommendations of federal government, with immediate effect,” […]

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