EU Ambassador, APTMA to discuss external sector developments

LAHORE:Ambassador of European Union Dr Riina Kionka discussed in detail progress on the external sector developments related to GSP Plus (Generalised System of Preferences) facility with the leadership of All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA), here on Monday. She visited APTMA House where she was received by APTMA Senior Vice Chairman Kamran Arshad, Vice Chairman […]

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Commissioner for early completion of survey of flood victims

DI KHAN:Commissioner Amir Afaq on Monday directed all Deputy Commissioners to complete survey of damages of flood victims at earliest so that the process of payment of compensation could be started timely. He directed to ensure payment of compensation to all deserving victims so that the reconstruction and rehabilitation process could be completed within stipulated […]

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IGP for extra-ordinary security during polio drive

KARACHI:Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon on Monday directed the police officers to ensure strict security of polio teams during the seven days anti-polio drive from October 24th to 30th across the province. According to spokesman for Sindh Police, the IGP ordered to make extra ordinary security arrangements for the polio teams […]

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Early diagnosis may help save breast cancer patients, minister tells seminar

LAHORE:Punjab Health Minister Dr. Yasmin Rashid said on Monday that only early diagnosis of cancer could save a person from the dangerous disease; therefore awareness should be created among masses about the disease. Addressing the ‘Breast cancer awareness seminar’ at Fatima Jinnah Medical University, she said today “I am not participating as a health minister […]

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Kundi directs BISP to expand its operations

ISLAMABAD:Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, Faisal Karim Kundi on Monday directed the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) to expand its operations to benefit maximum beneficiaries. He was speaking during a briefing held here at BISP Headquarters. Federal Secretary BISP, Yusuf Khan gave a detailed briefing to the SAPM. […]

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Manpower plays vital role for stability, development: Fesco chief

FAISALABAD:Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco) Engineer Bashir Ahmed said that manpower played a vital role for stability and development of the departments. He was addressing a farewell held on Monday at Fesco Headquarters in honor of retired sports officer Muhammad Arshad. The chief said the sports department was one of the […]

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HUJ-W condemns Arshad Sharif’s murder, demands investigation of the incident

HYDERABAD:Hyderabad Union of Journalist – Workers (HUJ-W) Monday condemned the murder of Pakistani anchor person and senior journalist Arshad Sharif in Kenya and demanded transparent investigation of the incident. In a joint statement, PFUJ Workers Vice President Irfan Arain, FEC members Abdullah Sarohi, Imran Patoli, HUJ Workers President Nasir Shaikh, General Secretary Amjad Islam and […]

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