KARACHI:Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety and Chairperson BISP Shazia Atta Marri on Monday said that the government was cognizant of challenges being encountered by people, particularly the lower and middle-income class due to the present economic situation as various measures were being taken for easing their difficulties. She was speaking to the […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD:Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s Senator Irfan Siddiqui Monday said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan’s announcement of contesting by-polls from 33 constituencies was tantamount to a mockery of the Constitution, law, and democracy. The PML-N leader, in a statement, said there was no precedent of such “jokes” in any other democratic country. The poor nation’s money should […]
Read MorePESHAWAR:Commissioner Peshawar division, Riaz Khan Mehsud here Monday urged the people to donate blood for treatment of blast victims. Talking to media persons here, he said O- blood was required for critically injured victims following its appeal by the Lady Reading Hospital’s spokesman. He said at least 28 people including policemen were martyred and 150 […]
Read MoreLAHORE:The National Highways & Motorways Police (NH&MP) Training College, Sheikhupura, held a passing-out ceremony for 186 FIA probationary assistant sub-inspectors, on Monday. Director General FIA Mohsin Hassan Butt participated as the chief guest, inspected the parade, and addressed the passing-out officers. Commandant Training College Syed Hashmat Kamal, Director Training FIA Athar Waheed, and Deputy Commandant […]
Read MorePESHAWAR:Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistan and Human Resource, Sajid Turi Monday condemned terrorism incident in Police Lines Peshawar. In a statement issued here, he expressed profound grief and sorrow over the loss of human lives in the incident. He also prayed for the eternal peace of the departed souls and fortitude for bereaved families. Meanwhile, […]
Read MoreSIALKOT:A man lost his hand while working on a chaff-cutter for preparing fodder for his cattle in Chhota Saidra village, Saidpur Road. According to rescue spokesperson, 25-year-old Amir lost his right hand. He was provided the first aid by Rescue-1122 personnel and shifted to the local hospital in a critical condition.
Read MoreKARACHI:Sindh Minister for Education Syed Sardar Shah, while taking notice of misbehaviour with a student of a private school in Nazimabad, on Monday has suspended the registration of the school and imposed a fine of Rs100,000. The minister earlier, following the social media outcry, had directed for inquiry into the matter, which was completed. According […]
Read MoreLAHORE: Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Monday expressed concern over the hike in fuel prices and urged the government to withdraw this decision. LCCI President Kashif Anwar, Senior Vice President Zafar Mehmood Chaudhry, Vice President Adnan Khalid Butt and Executive Committee, in a media statementhere, observed that this would add to the […]
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