Farmers advised for grafting of citrus trees

FAISALABAD: The agriculture experts have advised farmers to ensure grafting of citrus trees during September-October to get better production. A spokesman for agriculture (extension) department said on Wednesday that Pakistan had 13th position among major citrus producing countries of the world and Punjab contributed 95 per cent production by producing 2.1 million tons citrus fruits […]

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Man arrested for hurling threats to anti dengue workers

RAWALPINDI: The police here on Wednesday arrested a man for hurling threats to anti-dengue team working in Cantonment area and also showed resistance, informed a police spokesman. During course of action, Saddar Barooni Police arrested the accused identified as Ansar for putting resistance to anti dengue team. Saddar Barooni police registered a case against the […]

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No concept of forced marriage in Islam: Ashrafi

KARACHI: Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Interfaith Harmony and Middle East, Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi Wednesday said that there was no concept of forced marriage or conversion of religion in Islam. He was addressing “National Dialogue with Religious Scholars” organised by UN Women in collaboration with UNFPA and UK Aid here for deliberating on […]

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More aid sent to district administrations of flood-affected districts: Minister Relief

PESHAWAR:Minister Relief, Rehabilitation and Settlement Iqbal Wazir on Wednesday said that on the directives of Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan, more aid was sent to the district administrations of the flood-affected districts. He said that relief materials were provided to the district administrations of DI Khan, Tank, Swat, Kolai Palas, Kohistan Lower, Kohistan Upper, […]

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Two drug dealers held, more than 2 kg drugs recovered

RAWALPINDI:The Rawalpindi police have arrested two drug dealers including a woman drug dealer and recovered more than 02 kg drugs from their possession during crackdown here on Wednesday, informed police spokesman. Police have recovered 01.5 kg drugs from the female drug dealer Sobia Noreen. While, 01.2 kg drug was taken from the accused Yusuf. Police […]

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Faisalabad board announces readmission schedule

FAISALABAD:The Faisalabad Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education has announced re-admission schedule for matric Part-I (nine class) for regular/private students who were absent or unsatisfied from their results in examination-2022. Board Secretary Dr Saleem Tiqi Shah said on Wednesday that the last date for readmission had been fixed October 19. The fee will be Rs […]

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Palestinian medical team in D I Khan to serve flood victims: DHO

D.I.KHAN:A 27-member medical team comprising specialist doctors and paramedics is in Dera Ismail Khan on a seven-day visit to provide medical services to the flood-affected people in the district, District Health Officer (DHO) Mehmood Jan said here on Wednesday. The DHO said the Palestinian team held free medical camps in Daraban, Kulachi and Paroa with […]

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Fishing with net banned in headmarala, Jammu Tawi, Manawar Tawi: DG Fisheries

SIALKOT:Director General Fisheries Punjab Dr Sikandar Hayat said on Wednesday that fishing with net in Headmarala upstream Chenab river, Jammu Tawi and Manawar Tawi had been banned for ten years. He said this during his visit to Hatchery Rehabilitation Centers at Kotli Araian and Sambrial. Deputy Director Fisheries Gujranwala Division Azeem Begum was also present […]

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