HCCI President urges govt to boost agriculture sector, destroyed by recent rains, floods

HYDERABAD:The President Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Adeel Siddiqui has urged the government to prepare a comprehensive food security policy and boost the agriculture sector on a war footing basis which had been destroyed by the recent unprecedented rains and floods in the country. The recent unprecedented heavy rains and floods had destroyed rice […]

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Sanjrani eulogizes WHO for providing relief to far-flunged areas of Balochistan

ISLAMABAD:Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani Tuesday eulogized Country Director World Health Organization (WHO) Dr. Pulitha Gunrathana Mahipala for his efforts to providing relief to far-flung areas and underprivileged population of Balochistan. During his visit to WHO office here accompanied by Senator Naseebullah Bazai, he said the organization should focus on providing clean water and food […]

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ICC introduces certain changes in saliva, pitches rules

ISLAMABAD:The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced certain changes in its playing conditions especially relating to the hybrid pitches and saliva being used to shine the ball. The international cricketing body has allowed use of hybrid pitches for all Men’s and Women’s ODI and T20I matches and banned use of saliva permanently. The Chief […]

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Over 4000 personnel to perform security duties for cricket matches between Pakistan-England

KARACHI:A comprehensive fool-proof security plan in connection with T-20 cricket matches between Pakistan and England starting from Tuesday, at National Stadium Karachi, has been prepared by the Security Division. According to the security plan, more than 4000 personnel will be deployed for the security arrangements. 2000 personnel of Security Division including 1000 Special Security Unit […]

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KP Food Safety Authority takes actions against substandard food outlets

PESHAWAR:Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Safety and Halal Food Authority on Tuesday geared up its actions against the adulteration mafia and substandard food suppliers throughout the province. During the ongoing operation, the authority has imposed fines on several restaurants and a milk-shop in district Kohat over violating hygiene principles at their setups. In district Dir Upper, the […]

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Nationwide campaign to raise awareness against violence against women launched

ISLAMABAD:Ministry of Human Rights would launch a nationwide campaign on its helpline 1099 to create awareness about violence against women, said an official here on Thursday. According to details the 1099 Helpline App was also providing free legal aid to eliminate the violence against women. He said an effective mechanism related to women’s rights, complaints […]

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Minister castigated Imran’s smear campaign against institutions

ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister Mian Javed Latif on Tuesday castigated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chief Imran Khan for spearheading a ‘deliberate’ smear campaign against the institutions and demanded of the stakeholders to take notice of it under the relevant laws. Addressing a news conference, he said an attempt was being made by Imran to create anarchy and unrest […]

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ANP accuses KP govt of using state machinery for by-polls

PESHAWAR:The Awami National Party (ANP) spokesperson, MPA Samar Haroon Bilour on Tuesday strongly criticized Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government was violating election code of conduct by utilizing provincial resources for by-elections in the province. Talking to reporter, she said that PTI government realizing it’s weak position and losing popularity in by-elections on all four National Assembly seats […]

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