Minister terms role of youth as vital for country’s development

LAHORE: Punjab Agriculture Minister Syed Hussain Jahania Gardezi on Thursday said that youngsters were the future of the country and they should play their role for its development. He said this while addressing a seminar organized at Pir Meher Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi regarding the role of students in national development, said a […]

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TEXPO Pakistan to help promote textile exports, soft image of Pakistan: Director TDAP

FAISALABAD: TEXPO Pakistan has become an iconic event for the country which will not only help promote textile exports but will also portray the soft image of Pakistan to the rest of the world, said Director Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) Fareeha Khan. Addressing the members of Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA) here on […]

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No one allowed to weaken state institutions: Irfan Qadir

ISLAMABAD:Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Accountability & Interior Irfan Qadir on Thursday said Government would not allow any one to weaken the state institutions, if anyone tried state writ will come into play. Commenting on the arrest of senator Muhammad Azam Khan Swati, SAPM said that making derogatory statements against state institutions is […]

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Adopting telemedicine, strengthening preventive healthcare vital to overcome healthcare challenges: President

ISLAMABAD:President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday said the adoption of digital technology and telemedicine, and strengthening preventive health care was essential to help overcome the increasing healthcare challenges faced by the underprivileged population. The president said this in a meeting with the delegation of Global Executives of Siemens Healthineers led by CEO of the Middle […]

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CM Sindh approves Rs.7 bn for providing seeds to support in wheat cultivation

KARACHI:Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, on Thursday, approved Rs.7 billion for the provision of oil seeds to farmers, to support them in the cultivation of wheat, affected by heavy rains and floods in the province and directed to develop a distribution mechanism for this purpose within a week. The CM Sindh, while presiding […]

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Countrywide power transmission system restored: Power Division

ISLAMABAD:Ministry of Power Division on Thursday said that power transmission system has fully been restored across the country. Disruption occurred in two 500 kV transmission lines at the morning in South of Karachi has completely been cleared, said a statement issued by the Ministry. Power supply was being increased from alternative power plants which would […]

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Factory,kiln sealed for causing smog

KASUR:The district administration sealed a factory and brick kiln for causing pollution here on Thursday. According to the official sources, the Assistant Commissioner,Kasur, Sajjad Memood Babar along with the environmental protection department team inspected various areas of the district.They sealed cardboard factory near Naqeebabad area and arrested the owner. The team also sealed brick kiln […]

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