300 Pesco employees electrocuted in two decades: Chief Executive

PESHAWAR:Chief Executive, Peshawar Electricity Supply Company (PESCO), Gul Nabi Syed here on Tuesday said at least 300 employees have been electrocuted while performing duties in last two decades. Talking to media persons at his office, he said hundreds of other Pesco workers have suffered injuries while performing installation and repair work on electricity lines. He […]

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Court exempts Shehbaz, son from personal appearance

LAHORE:An accountability court here on Tuesday exempted Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his son Hamza Shehbaz from personal appearance for one day in a reference filed by the National Accountability Bureau. Accountability Court Judge Qamaruz Zaman conducted the proceedings on the reference. A legal team on behalf of prime minister and his son filed applications […]

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Palestinian medical team organizes free medical camp for flood affectees in Kulachi

D.I.KHAN:A team of doctors and paramadics from Palestine held a free medical camp under the supervision of Tehsil administration here in flood affected areas of Kulachi Tehsil on Tuesday. District Health Officer (DHO) Mehmood Jan told reporter that the camp was organized in line with the directions of Deputy Commissioner Nasrullah Khan. He said six […]

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PM meets Spanish counterpart; discuss bilateral, regional matters

NEW YORK:Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday met his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sánchez here on the sidelines of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Both the leaders discussed bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on matters of regional and international importance. The prime minister was accompanied by Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Finance […]

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DC reviews anti-dengue measures at Quaid-e-Azam Industrial Estate

LAHORE:Deputy Commissioner (DC) Lahore Muhammad Ali on Tuesday visited the Quaid-e-Azam Industrial Estate and reviewed anti-dengue measures. The DC met with industrial estate officer Muhammad Ajmal and discussed measures regarding control of dengue in the industrial area. The DC on the occasion directed the staff to observe anti-dengue SOPs and wear full sleeve shirts to […]

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Governor presented Rs 5 mln donation by GCU Faisalabad for flood victims

LAHORE:Vice Chancellor (VC) Government College University (GCU) Faisalabad Dr. Shahid Kamal presented a cheque of five million rupees donation towards the rehabilitation of flood victims in the province during a meeting at the Governor’s House here on Tuesday. The money has been raised by faculty and students of the GCU Faisalabad and Government College Women […]

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Turkiye hopes for ‘permanent’ peace in Kashmir; urges support for flood-devastated Pakistan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Tuesday voiced hope for “permanent peace and prosperity” in Jammu and Kashmir, while also urging the world community to help the flood-hit people of Pakistan, in his address to the 77th session of the UN General Assembly. “India and Pakistan, after having established their sovereignty and independence 75 years ago, […]

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