Mobile screening of TB patients kicks off in Balochistan

QUETTA:Balochistan Manager TB Control Program Dr. Asif Shahwani on Friday said that screening of TB patients through four new mobile vans have been started in different districts of Balochistan. “10 new Gene Expert machines have been provided for diagnosis of TB patients,” He said this while addressing the quarterly review meeting of the inter-provincial TB […]

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CEO EZDMC inaugurates IFC at Gadoon Economic Zone

PESHAWAR:Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Economic Zones Development & Management Company (KP-EZDMC), Javed Iqbal Khattak inaugurated Industrial Facilitation Centre (IFC) at Gadoon Economic Zone (GEZ). According to a press release issued here on Friday, the management of the zone gave briefing about IFC, green belt beautification and colonization in the zone. Chief Zone Management […]

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Not bias but rationale behind returning government legislation; says governor Punjab

LAHORE:Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman has said that the governor’s office did not have any bias but certain government legislation was returned on a rationale and in public interest to rectify mistakes as the proposed drafts had some lacunas and lacked codal formalities. In an interview with reporter here on Sunday, Governor Punjab spoke at […]

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28 projects completed with cost of US$ 18.8b under framework of CPEC

ISLAMABAD:As many as 28 projects have been completed with a cost of US$ 18.8 billion under the Framework of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) including 12 projects in the Energy sector, 10 projects of Infrastructure development and 6 projects in the Socio-Economic Development sector. In a written reply to the National Assembly, the minister for […]

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Flood-hit Pakistan needs cash, technical help and tools to build back better: Consul general

NEW YORK:Flood-devastated Pakistan is looking not only for funds but also technical expertise, tools and technology in an effort to build back better, turning the country greener and more climate resilient, Pakistani Consul General in New York, Ayesha Ali, said Thursday. “Such is the magnitude of the disaster that rehabilitation will take months and maybe […]

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Dengue – a persisting challenge

ISLAMABAD:Emerging every year like a nightmare affecting thousands of countrymen, Dengue fever remains an enormous challenge for the authorities with health experts terming irresponsible behaviors and rapid urbanization as main reasons for its outspread. Persisting in our country since last two decades, Dengue commonly known as “breakbone fever” every monsoon hits the populace across country […]

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Transmission, generation of electricity restored: Power Division

ISLAMABAD:Ministry for Power Division on Friday said that electricity transmission and generation have been restored across the country adding that only routine power load-shedding is being carried. “Alhamdolillah, electricity transmission and generation have been restored across Pakistan including restoration of full supply from national grid to Karachi,” said a statement issued here. Power Division and […]

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629 shopkeepers booked over dengue SOP violation

FAISALABAD:As many as 629 shopkeepers were so far booked over the presence of dengue larva in their outlets. District Programme Coordinator Dr Zulqarnain said here on Friday that anti-dengue measures were continued across the district. All hotspots were being checked properly and chemical was being used to wash dengue larva if found at any spot. […]

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