SBP issues ‘commemorative’ Rs.75 banknote in honour of Pakistan’s diamond jubilee

KARACHI:The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday has officially issued a commemorative banknote of Rs 75 in honour of the diamond jubilee of the country’s independence. It is pertinent to mention that the design of the said commemorative banknote was already unveiled on August 14, 2022, during a ceremony, here, at SBP headquarters, said […]

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Federal cabinet approves country’s largest initiative of Living Indus: Sherry

ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman on Thursday announced that the Federal Cabinet have approved the country’s largest Living Indus initiative that aimed at protecting the cradle of civilizations which was under serious threat due to environmental degradation and anthropogenic activities. Addressing a media briefing flanked by Secretary Ministry of Climate Change Asif […]

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PFA team confiscates 600kg tainted chilli

LAHORE:The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) imposed ban sale and purchase of spices manufacturing unit over violation of the provincial food regulations. According to a PFA spokesperson here, the authority lodged a case against the food business operators in the respective police station besides confiscating 600-kg tainted chilli. The raid was conducted under the supervision of […]

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SACM shares details of Rabi-ul-Awwal month programs

LAHORE:Special Assistant to Chief Minister (SACM) Punjab on Auqaf and Religious Affairs Syed Rafaqat Ali Gilani on Thursday shared details of programs and ceremonies to be organised in the ongoing holy month of Rabi-ul-Awwal. Presiding over a meeting here on Thursday, he said that an international mashaikh and ulema conference would be held and scholars […]

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Federal Ombudsman takes notice of increasing dengue cases

ISLAMABAD:Federal Ombudsman Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi has asked for an urgent plan of action from the concerned government departments for both preventive and curative measures against dengue. The Ombudsman issued these directions while taking notice of many complaints regarding the spread of dengue fever in the twin-cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad as well as other areas, […]

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Cardiovascular diseases can be prevented through healthy lifestyle: experts

FAISALABAD:Increasing cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by adopting a healthy lifestyle, daily exercise, nutritious food habits as well as reducing obesity. This was stated by noted Cardiologists Prof Dr Naeem Aslam, Prof Dr Habib Aslam Gaba, Dr Noman Ahmed in a joint press conference arranged by a private pharmaceutical company at Faisalabad Press Club here […]

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Arts Council Karachi to hold art/sculpture exhibition on Sep 30 to help flood victims

KARACHI:President Arts Council of Pakistan Muhammad Ahmad Shah on Thursday said that a unique art and sculpture exhibition based on creations donated by renowned sculptors and painters from across Pakistan as well as works by Sadiqin is going to be held at the Arts Council on September 30, to help flood victims. This was stated […]

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