RCCI demands reduction in POL, cooking oil prices amid global dip

RAWALPINDI:The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has demanded the government that the benefit of the falling prices of crude oil and palm oil in the world market should be immediately passed on to the common man. RCCI President Nadeem Rauf, in a statement issued on Sunday, said the Brent Crude was trading at […]

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Railways distributes Rs 10,000 each among 400 coolies

ISLAMABAD:Pakistan Railways had distributed Rs 10,000 each for financial assistance to 400 coolies to recognize their services during the unexpected rains and flood in different parts of the country. The distribution had made in different stations including Cantonment, City, Laundry, Haidrabad, Daraag Road and Lahore Stations. The amount had distributed under the umbrella of Aukhwaat […]

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47,639 Covid positive cases reported, 1775 died in Rawalpindi

RAWALPINDI:As many as 47,639 coronavirus-positive cases had been recorded, while 1775 had lost their battle of life since the pandemic in the district. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of District Health Authority, Dr Ansar Ishaq told reporter on Sunday that among people who died from this fatal disease, 1,339 were Rawalpindi residents, while 436 belonged outside […]

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Utility Stores providing high quality items on subsidized rates: Spokesman

ISLAMABAD:The Utility Stores Corporation (USC) is providing high quality items at subsidized rates, however in order to improve the demand and supply and to ensure uninterrupted supply of branded items at all utility stores across the country, the prices of some branded items have been increased, but this increase is by the branded companies. Various […]

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Chinese company dispatches relief goods to flood hit areas of Sukkur

ISLAMABAD:Chinese company Longping and Guard Agri Sunday dispatched trucks loaded with relief goods to the flood hit areas of Sukkar Sindh for early rehabilitation of flood affected people. Speaking to media prior to dispatch of relief goods, Chinese company country head Liu Lin Hui and Chief Executive Guard Agri Shahzad Ali Malik said adhering to […]

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PTDC to hold second round of consultation to chalk out strategy to curb pollution on Baltoro, K2 Base Camp Trek

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) to hold another consultative meeting of stakeholders’ representatives and tour operators on Wednesday to discuss the issue of increasing pollution on Baltoro and K2 Base Camp Trek. PTDC’s senior officials, Alpine Club of Pakistan, Himalayan Wildlife Foundation, Tour Operators Associations, Adventure Club, Karakuram Club, GB Tourism Department and others […]

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936,328 children between five to 12 to be inoculated against Corona

RAWALPINDI:A week-long Anti-Corona vaccination drive would commence in the entire district on September 19(Monday) to immunize around 936,328 children between the age of five to 12. District Surveillance Officer, District Health Authority Dr Waqar Ahmed told reporter that around 1490 teams would perform their duties during the drive, adding fixed vaccination centres have been set […]

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3 women drug addicts arrested in Drug Free Peshawar campaign

PESHAWAR: The second phase of the Drug Free Peshawar campaign began here on Sunday and at least 200 persons, including three women, were arrested, said Assistant Commissioner Obaid Dogar. In a statement, AC said that District Officer Social Welfare, Noor Mohammad Mehsud was supervising while city police were also actively involved in the campaign. The […]

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