ISLAMABAD:Pakistan earned US $199.100 million by providing different Information Technology (IT) services in various countries during the first month of current fiscal year 2022-23. This shows growth of 1.58 percent as compared with US $ 195.996 million earned through provision of services during the corresponding period of last fiscal year 2021-22, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics […]
Anti-polio drive to begin on September 26 in Balochistan
QUETTA:A seven-day anti-polio drive will kick off in five districts of Balochistan on September 26 (Monday) during which 0.885 million children till the age of five will be vaccinated. “The anti-polio campaign will be launched in all union councils of Quetta, Pishin, Chaman and Qilla Abdullah districts while drive against the crippling virus will cover […]
Police arrest 10 gamblers; recover Rs 20,200 stake money
RAWALPINDI:Rawalpindi district Police have arrested 10 gamblers and recovered Rs 20,200 stake money, seven mobile phones and valuables from their possession here on Friday, a police spokesman said. He informed that Kalar Syedan police conducted a raid and arrested seven gamblers namely Gul Zain, Maqsood, Muhammad Amir, Riaz, Irfan, Khalid, Amir, Khan Azam, Kamran and […]
Crackdown:15kg hash recovered,2 arrested
SARGODHA:Urban area police arrested two drug pushers and recovered 17.5kg drugs from their possession. Police said that Station house officer (SHO) Nadeem Aazer checked a suspected vehicle and recovered 2.5 kg opium and15kg hashish from Malik Raqeeb and Muraad khan. Police arrested both accused and started investigation.
65 profiteers arrested during two weeks: DC
SARGODHA:As many as 65 shopkeepers were arrested and Rs 698,000 fine was imposed on 252 profiteers during the last two weeks. This was said by Deputy Commissioner Capt (retd) Nadeem Nasir while Chairing a meeting to review performance of price control magistrates here on Friday. In the meeting, the deputy commissioner said 38 price control […]
3,498 organizations apply for registration in ‘Pakistan Football Connect’ program
ISLAMABAD:A total of 3,498 organizations have applied for registration in ‘Pakistan Football Connect’ program as part of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) process of elections. The PFF Normalization Committee (NC) has geared up the process of elections, which has resulted in enhancing the club registration process under ‘Pakistan Football Connect.’ It has been more than […]
PM appeals to rich nations for ‘substantial’ debt relief as Pakistan floods losses exceed $30 billion
NEW YORK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday made an urgent appeal for a “substantial” debt relief from rich nations as catastrophic floods exacerbated by climate change displaced millions of people in the country. In an interview with Bloomberg Television in New York, he said Pakistan had high debt obligations in the next two months.PM […]
NUST, Cranfield University ink multi-pronged MoU
ISLAMABAD:National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Pakistan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the prestigious Cranfield University (CU), United Kingdom to enhance bilateral cooperation. The MoU signing ceremony was held at Cranfield, United Kingdom, said a message received here. The MoU envisions strong bilateral cooperation that would pave the way for a […]