Pakistan needed brotherhood, solidarity to overcome natural tragedy: PM

ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said the recent rains and floods had affected the entire Pakistan, which needed brotherhood and solidarity to tackle the natural tragedy. Talking to different delegations, which called on him here, he said it was heartening to note that different sections of the society were playing their vital role to […]

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IIOJK has been converted into a hellhole by Indian occupational forces: Mahbooba Mufti

MIRPUR [AJK]: Lambasting the Indian occupational forces for crossing all limits of the State terrorism and violence against the population of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday accused India of turning Kashmir into an open air jail, said a report from across the line of control. Mahbooba Mufti, currently in […]

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PM postpones UAE visit to focus on flood rescue, relief activities

ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday announced to postpone his visit to the United Arab Emirates scheduled on September 3, with a view to focus on the ongoing rescue and relief activities in the flood-ravaged areas. “I was set to visit the UAE on Sept 3 on the invitation of HH the President. We mutually […]

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PHP teams performing to facilitate people on highways

LAHORE:On the directions of Additional IG PHP Riyaz Nazir Gara, teams of Punjab Highway Patrol were engaged on all the highways of the province to protect people’s life and property, prevent accidents and ensure traffic flow. They were actively working for smooth traffic flow and performing duties of the first response force in their beat […]

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Senate body recommends two months delay in MDCAT exams

ISLAMABAD:The Senate’s Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (NHSR&C) on Thursday recommended delay in MDCAT (Medical and Dental College Admission Test) exams by at least two months, whether to be conducted provincially or federally, owing to flooding in the country. The committee that met here with Humayun Mohmand in the chair, was […]

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LWMC CEO directs fleet, town mangers to discharge duties with full responsibility

LAHORE:Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) Chief Executive Officer Rafia Haider on Thursday visited Outfall workshops and Data Ganj Bakhsh Town and checked the presence of workers and departure timings of vehicles in the field. According to LWMC sources, Outfall North Workshop Deputy Manager Fleet Nauman was given warning for not being present on the duty. […]

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Chairman HEC calls on IIUI President

ISLAMABAD:Chairman Higher Education Commission (HEC) Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed called on President International Islamic University Dr. Hathal Homoud Alotaibi on Thursday here at the new campus. During the meeting, issues of mutual interest including initiatives for promotion of quality education and role of universities in society building were discussed. The meeting was also attended by Dr.N.B. […]

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