ANF seizes 868.929 kg drugs in 29 operations; arrests 27

RAWALPINDI: Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) Pakistan recovered 868.929 kg drugs, destroyed poppy crop on 61 acres, cannabis (Bhang) on five acres and also seized 10 kg poppy sprout (Doda) worth US$20.416 million internationally besides netting 27 accused, impounded 10 vehicles while conducting 29 counter-narcotics operations throughout the country during last week.   According to an ANF […]

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Govt taking steps to empower women: Shaza Fatima

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Youth Affairs, Shaza Fatima Khawaja Tuesday described women as an integral part of national development and said that the incumbent government is taking several steps for empowering women aiming to strengthen their role in society.   Addressing a seminar titled “Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality” […]

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Mini petrol pumps sealed

SIALKOT: Civil Defence Officer Khalid Awan on Tuesday sealed five mini petrol pumps and seized machines during a crackdown in the city. Cases had also been registered against the accused involved in illegal business during the operation under the direction of the deputy commissioner.

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Rupee sheds 05 paisa against dollar

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan rupee weakened by 05 paisa against the dollar in the interbank trading on Tuesday and closed at Rs 277.86 against the previous day’s closing of Rs 277.91.   According to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of dollars in the open market were recorded at Rs 277.2 […]

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“Safai Nisf Eman hai” cleanliness drive underway

RAWALPINDI: A two-week-long cleanliness drive titled “Safai Nisf Eman hai” initiated by the Rawalpindi Waste Management (RWMC) is in full swing to keep the city neat and clean, under which rubbish and garbage are being removed from different city areas.   Waste containers were being repaired during the campaign while mechanical sweeping of roads, metro […]

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