DG PWD visits NCA regarding family planning initiative

LAHORE: Director General Population Welfare Department (PWD) Saman Rai on Wednesday visited National College of Arts to develop a liaison for joint efforts to promote family planning initiatives in Punjab. Vice Chancellor NCA, Dr. Murtaza Jafri welcomed the DG and briefed about the ongoing activities at the campus. Saman Rai invited the National College of […]

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Traditional, pictorial calligraphy competitions held at PAC

RAWALPINDI:In connection with Ashra Shan-e-Rehmatulil Alameen(PBUH) conventional and pictorial calligraphy competitions were organized at the Punjab Arts Council(PAC)here Wednesday. Member of National Assembly Kanwal Shuzab and Member of Punjab Assembly Farah Aang were the chief guests of the competitions. Kanwal Shuzab, in his speech, said, “we believe that Prophet Muhammad (SAW) is the reason for […]

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LHC stops court officers from using services of private persons in judicial offices

LAHORE:Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Muhammad Ameer Bhatti has ordered court officers and officials to immediately stop use of services of private persons and clerks of the lawyers in performance of the official duties after taking notice of working of private persons in judicial offices. In an office order issued by LHC Deputy Registrar […]

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Imran interprets constitution by own choice: Khawaja Asif

ISLAMABAD:Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Wednesday said that Imran khan always described the Constitution as per his own interpretation rather than the real sense. Talking to a private news channel, he said, Imran has to accept his ouster through constitutional way, endorsed by Supreme Court. “Imran Khan defamed state institutions that refused his unconstitutional […]

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Naat competition at PNCA on Oct 12

ISLAMABAD:Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) will hold first “National Naat Competition” on October 12 in connection with Eid Miladun Nabi (PBUH). An official told reporter on Wednesday that the competition was being conducted in collaboration with Madni Hussaini Naat Council and Sirat-e-Naat international. He said that the aspirants could send their videos on […]

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Asif hails armed forces stance for maintaining distance from national politics

ISLAMABAD:Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Wednesday hailed the armed forces for distancing from the national politics, terming it a propitious decision. The politicians had made struggle of four decades under dictatorial regimes for democracy, but ironically Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan was seeking the backing of armed forces, he said addressing a press […]

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ADB to provide up to US$ 2.5 b under flood relief support to Pakistan this month: Country Director

ISLAMABAD:The Asian Development Band (ADB) will provide flood relief support to Pakistan to the tune of US$ 2.3 to 2.5 billion including US$ 1.5 billion for the BRACE program which will be placed before the ADB Board for approval during this month, Country Director ADB for Pakistan Yong Ye told Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq […]

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