ISLAMABAD:A petition has been filed in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) challenging the removal of ‘Pothohari’ from the languages list by the National Database Regulatory Authority (NADRA). A citizen Farzand Ali, in his petition, cited media reports that the ‘Pothohari’ had been removed from the languages list by NADRA. The petitioner claimed that over 20 […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD:Ambassador of United Arab Emirates to Pakistan, Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al-Zaabi during a special visit to the Pakistan Sweet Home (PSH) in Islamabad on Tuesday acknowledged its contribution towards the welfare of orphan children. The UAE Ambassador to Pakistan who was accompanied by the Deputy Head of Mission, Rashid Al Ali met the Head […]
Read MoreLAHORE: Commissioner Lahore Division Muhammad Aamir Jan reviewed the price control measures and availability of subsidized flour in the division during a meeting at his office here on Tuesday. Chairing a meeting, the commissioner directed the district officers to ensure 100 percent grinding of wheat given to flour mills, saying that all deputy commissioners should […]
Read MorePESHAWAR:Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Haji Ghulam Ali on Tuesday visited Naseerullah Khan Babur Memorial (NKBM) Hospital and inaugurated Conference Room. Addressing the ceremony, he assured cooperation to provide necessary assistance and facilities to patients and said that facilitation of ailing community is foremost responsibility of government. He also appreciated services being provided to patients in the […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD: President Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) Asif Ali Zardari Tuesday said that ‘education for all’ was an integral component of the party’s manifesto. In a message on the International Day of Education, he said Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto established educational institutions all over the country. He said Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto had advised students […]
Read MoreLAHORE: Lahore Development Authority, Department of Town Planning Zone-V on Tuesday demolished structures and sealed several construction sites during an operation against illegal constructions. The operation against illegal constructions was held under the supervision of Director Town Planning V Muhammad Azhar Ali, says a news release. The LDA team demolished illegal shops and sheds on […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD:In pursuance of the directions of Chief Justice Lahore High Court, Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has taken up the matter of the unavailability of biometric ATM cash withdrawals to BISP beneficiaries with HBL. As per directions, it has been ensured that all 149 HBL ATMs in the Multan region are biometric-enabled and operational 24-hour […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD:Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain with snow over hills for Northeast Punjab, Islamabad, Potohar region, Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan during the next 24 hours. According to the synoptic situation, a westerly wave was affecting the upper parts of the country which is likely to intensify tonight and may persist in […]
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