Govt. taking steps to provide relief to people in Ramzan

PESHAWAR: Standing Committee of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Caretaker cabinet was Wednesday informed that the government is taking steps to provide relief to people during the fasting month of Ramzan and ensure availability of edibles on reasonable rates.   The meeting was chaired by Caretaker Minister for Food, Fazal Elahi and attended by caretaker minister, Sawal Nazir, […]

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Qadir hands over 26 equipped vehicles to provincial EPI program officials

ISLAMABAD: Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Abdul Qadir Patel on Wednesday handed over 26 equipped vehicles to the officials of provincial Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI).   Addressing the ceremony, arranged by Federal Directorate of Immunization in collaboration with the UNICEF, Abdul Qadir Patel said that all possible measures had been adopted […]

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NA Speaker highlights importance of women empowerment for socioeconomic development

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf has emphasized the importance of women’s empowerment for the development of Pakistan as the progress of the country was intertwined with the progress of women, and their empowerment is vital for national growth.   Speaking at the “International Women’s Day Celebration Event” organized by the Women’s Parliamentary Caucus […]

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ECP sets April 30 for by-polls on 6 vacant NA seats

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday announced the by-elections on 06 vacant seats of the National Assembly, to be held on April 30. The ECP released the schedule for the by-elections on 06 NA seats.   According to the schedule, public notice inviting nomination papers would be issued on March 11. The […]

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DE-CIX, PTCL partner to establish internet exchange in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: DE-CIX, the world’s leading Internet Exchange (IX) operator, and Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the largest integrated Information Communication Technology (ICT) company in Pakistan have signed a strategic partnership to establish an Internet Exchange (IX) in Pakistan.   The IX will be housed as a redundant setup in the data centres of PTCL said […]

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