KP government allocates 300 mln rupees for the restoration of flood affected Balakot

BALAKOT: KP Minister for Irrigation Arshad Ayub Khan Wednesday said that the restoration of the flood affected people is the first priority of the government. He expressed these views while addressing people during his visit to the flood-affected areas in Kaghan, Mahnoor Valley Mahandri, Garhi Habibullah, Balakot, Jarid and Bela in Tehsil Balakot. The minister […]

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Ambassador Haque stresses to impart e-commerce skills to promote Pakistan’s exports to China

BEIJING: Pakistan Ambassador to China Moin ul Haque stressed the need to train talent in e-commerce to promote Pakistan’s exports to China through online platforms. Addressing at China-Pakistan TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) Cooperation and Development Seminar and the Launching Ceremony of China-Pakistan TVET Exchange and Cooperation Series Activities at Pakistan Embassy in […]

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Alvi appeals to nation, int’l community to generously donate for floods affectees

NOWSHERA: President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday called upon the nation and the international community to donate generously in cash and kind to the government-approved funds and registered organizations, including the Pakistan Red Crescent Society, for speedy relief to the flood affectees. The president made the remarks while visiting the relief camps set up in […]

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Nine criminals held, contraband seized

FAISALABAD: Police claimed on Wednesday to have arrested 9 criminals and recovered drugs and illegal weapons from their possession in the district during the last 24 hours. According to police, raiding teams nabbed two proclaimed offenders and 3 drug pushers and recovered 2.7 Kg hashish and 18 litres liquor from their possession. In a crackdown […]

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Paramedics’ association demands legal protection to private first aid centers

SWABI: : Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Dental Technicians Association has demanded from the government and Healthcare Commission to take steps for giving legal protection to private first aide centers of paramedics and dental technicians. In a press release issued here Wednesday, Provincial Chairman of the association, Abdul Ghiyas demanded that Pakistan Paramedical Council should be constituted to […]

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Pakistan Red Crescent accelerates flood relief operation in Sindh

KARACHI: The recent heavy monsoon rains and subsequent floods left thousands of people homeless and millions more affected in Sindh province. Pakistan Red Crescent (PRC), Sindh branch started its relief operation in early August, which has now been accelerated. The PRC-Sindh has given relief items in eight districts and was collecting a growing number of […]

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YDA doctors examine 2145 patients in flood-hit areas of Dera, Tank

D.I.KHAN: The Young Doctors Association (YDA) organized free medical camps in different flood-hit areas of Dera Ismail Khan and Tank where 2, 145 patients were examined and free medicines were also provided to them. According to a press release issued here on Wednesday, the YDA also came forward to provide medical facilities and distribute food […]

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