Rehabilitation process of flood victims started in KP: Minister

PESHAWAR:Provincial Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Faisal Amin Gandapur Tuesday said work on rehabilitation of the flood victims had been started and resources were being used to assist and provide relief to them. He was talking to affected people during his visit to flood hit areas in Dera Ismail Khan. He was accompanied […]

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Pakistan becomes first beneficiary of Saudi programme for skilled workers

ISLAMABAD:Saudi Arabia launched a skill verification programme in Pakistan, with the South Asia nation becoming the first beneficiary of Riyadh’s new scheme for skilled workers. Under the newly launched programme, a dozen examination centers will conduct written and practical tests of skilled workers in Pakistan before they could apply for a Saudi work visa. Saudi […]

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Tele-healthcare project launched in AJK to facilitate rural population

MUZAFFARABAD:A leading digital healthcare platform in collaboration with local health and information technology departments, has launched Tele-medicine project in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) to connect Basic Health Units (BHUs) with qualified physicians and surgeons in the country and even abroad to provide free consultation to rural poor population, said Dr. Sara Saeed, Chief Executive […]

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Provincial govt taking steps for promotion of handicrafts sector: SACM

PESHAWAR:Special Assistant to KP CM on Industries & Commerce Abdul Karim Khan said that the provincial government was taking urgent steps for promotion of the handicrafts sector of the province. He was talking to a delegation of the Handicraft Association here in the Board of Investment and Trade (BoIT) on Tuesday. Besides, Vice Chairman, BoIT) […]

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Saudi Arabia’s Maqam system offers enhanced Umrah service to foreign pilgrims

ISLAMABAD:The Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that foreign pilgrims can now book Umrah trips and obtain the visas they need using the Maqam electronic platform, as part of efforts to improve procedures and provide enhanced quality of service. The ministry said the online system allows pilgrims to select Umrah packages from […]

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IIOJK Waqf Board bans ‘Dastar Bandi’ at shrines, religious places

ISLAMABAD:In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board on Monday ordered a ban on Dastaar Bandi (Turban-tying) ceremonies of people, particularly political leaders, at all shrines and religious places governed by the board. The Waqf Board chairperson stated that Dastaar Bandi of people for religious achievement would be allowed with […]

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District administration to ensure best healthcare facilities: AC

DERA ISMAIL KHAN:Assistant Commissioner(AC) Darazinda Syed Gulfam Abbas Shah on Tuesday said that the district administration was committed for providing best healthcare facilities to people including those living in remote areas. He expressed these views while visiting type D Hospital wherein he inspected facilities being provided to patients by the hospital administration. During the visit, […]

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Performance of emergency service Rescue 1122 Lakki Marwat lauded

LAKKI MARWAT:Emergency Officer of the district emergency Rescue service 1122 Zahir Mian on Tuesday paid a visit to Station 22 Lakki city and inspected arrangements for tackling emergencies. During the visit, the emergency officer was briefed about matters pertaining to ongoing rescue activities and checked attendance of staff. He also inspected the uniform of workers, […]

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