LAKKI MARWAT:The district administration is taking tangible measures to extend relief to residents by resolving their problems at the earliest. As part of such efforts, Deputy Commissioner Fazal Akbar on Wednesday paid a visit to an office of the National Database and Registration Authority(NADRA) in Titar Khel area of Ghazni Khel Tehsil where he directed […]
Police arrest six gamblers; recover Rs 61,500 stake money
RAWALPINDI:Rawalpindi district Police arrested six gamblers and recovered Rs 61,500 stake money, six mobile phones and valuables from their possession here on Wednesday. A police spokesman informed that Airport police conducted a raid and arrested six gamblers namely Afzal, Sajjad, Akhtar, Aqeel, Aftab and Zaman. A case has been registered against them while further investigation […]
Early prevention of drugs use starts at parents’ level; say experts
ISLAMABAD:Hectic routines, economic constrains, mental pressure and unfavorable relationships were some of the reasons, which compelled youngsters to indulge in drug addiction and in such a case, the role of parents was important. Talking to reporter on Wednesday, Clinical Psychologist Mariam Riaz said that youngsters could become addicts and their parents should monitor the change […]
4th Asian Open International Taekwondo Championship from Nov 1
ISLAMABAD:The world’s best athletes will arrive in Islamabad to feature in the prestigious Combaxx 4th Asian Open International Taekwondo Championship (G2), being organized by Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF) from November 1 to 4 at Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex. “Around 536 male and female athletes will compete for medals across 16 categories in seniors and […]
‘Federal govt taking measures for welfare of people’
SARGODHA: Member Punjab Assembly of Pakistan Muslim League-N Rana Munawar Ghous on Wednesday said the federal government was utilizing all possible resources for betterment of the masses and development of the country. He said Imran Khan’s long march would fail as the nation knew that he had an agenda to destabilize the country’s economy. Talking […]
Awareness walk, seminar held on World River Dolphin Day
MUZAFFARGARH:An awareness walk and seminar was organized at Taunsa Barrage site in Kot Addu here Wednesday for the protection of the rare species of blind dolphin found in the Indus River under the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Pakistan Taunsa Barrage Information Center in connection with World River Dolphin Day. Deputy Director Fisheries Department, State Director […]
Fire erupted in shops
FAISALABAD:Fire erupted in different shops and factory damaged articles worth hundreds of thousand rupees near here on Wednesday. According to Rescue 1122, fire broke out in a furniture shop situated near Sheikh colony,Jhang road.Consequently, furniture worth hundreds of thousand rupees was reduced to ashes. In another incident, fire broke out in a tailor shop in […]
KP Revenue establishes three new service delivery centers in Kohat
PESHAWAR:Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Department has established three new service delivery centers in district Kohat to facilitate masses in land issues. In a statement issued here by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Department on Wednesday, Kohat is the third district of the province where 100 percent land computerization record was completed. The new centers started functioning at Jangel […]