Alhamra director says steps under way for promotion of art, artists

LAHORE:Alhamra Arts and Culture Director Zulfiqar Ali Zulfi presided over a meeting of the ‘Artist Support Fund’ here at Alhamra Art Centre on Thursday and discussed issues related to welfare and financial support of artists. He said that the government appreciated the role of artists, and was taking solid steps for promotion of art and […]

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Rule of law essential for national development: Aimal Wali

PESHAWAR:Awami National Party (ANP) Provincial President Aimal Wali Khan on Thursday said rule of law was essential for ensuring sustained economic growth, elimination of poverty and socio-economic development of the country. In a statement, he said no one should be allowed to propagate his anarchist designs in an aim to create chaos in the country. […]

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UK Aid helping with shelter, emergency healthcare to flood-affected people: British HC

ISLAMABAD:British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Dr. Christian Turner on Thursday said that Pakistan is facing a growing flood-fuelled public health crisis and UK Aid is helping with shelter, clean water, and emergency healthcare. He made these remarks during his visit to Mirpur Khas where he observed the UK-funded aid projects in flood-affected Mirpur Khas District. […]

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Pakistan receives 3rd special plane of relief goods from Saudi Arabia

ISLAMABAD:The third special plane carrying 30 tons of relief goods for flood victims arrived in Karachi on Wednesday night from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The plane carrying tents, food packages, blankets, dates and NFI kits was received by the Saudi consul general Karachi, along with KSrelief Director Pakistan and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) […]

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Employees of KPEF demands provision of salaries, announces protest

PESHAWAR:Employees of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Foundation (KPEF) Languages Centers have announced sit-in protest in front of Chief Minister House due to non-payment of last two months salaries. Talking to media, they said that employees appointed in the KPEF Foundation Language Centers of Peshawar and Swat are facing financial crises for not getting their salaries for […]

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Ethiopia can play key role for Pak-African economic, trade integration; envoy

ISLAMABAD:Ambassador of Ethiopia to Pakistan, Jemal Baker Abdullah on Thursday said that Ethiopia can play major role in the economic and trade integration of Pakistan in the African region. In the African region, Ethiopia has a prominent position in economic,commercial and political terms, as Pakistan has special importance due to its location, he said in […]

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