EC to take notice of rigging, violence in North Wazirstan bye-polls: Saif

PESHAWAR:Special Assistant to Chief Minister on Information Barrister Dr Muhammad Ali Saif on Monday condemned firing incidents and violence against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers during in local government re-polling in North Waziristan. The bye-elections on tehsil chairmen seats in LG polls were held on Sunday in North Waziristan. He said that no party could be […]

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Nearly 10,000 to 12,000 cusec water being stolen from Taunsa to Guddu, National Assembly told

ISLAMABAD:Minister for Water Resources Syed Khursheed Ahmed Shah Monday said that from 10,000 to 12,000 cusec water of Sindh’s share was being stolen from Taunsa downstream to Guddu upstream. Responding to calling attention notice moved by Dr Fehmida Mirza in National Assembly, the minister said 80 percent water issues of Sindh province could be resolved […]

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Elections (Amendment) Ordinance 2022 laid in NA

ISLAMABAD:Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Javed Abbasi on Monday laid the Elections (Amendment) Ordinance, 2022 (Ordinance No. I of 2022) in the National Assembly as required by clause (2) of Article 89 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Murtaza Javed Abbasi also introduced the bill to amend the Trade Organizations Act, 2013 […]

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KP Rescue 1122 continues operation for third day to douse fire in Koh-e-Suleman hills

PESHAWAR:Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rescue 1122 authorities have continued its operation for the third consecutive day to douse fire in Koh-e-Sulemai hills at Baluchistan province. According to a press release issued here on Monday, Director General Rescue 1122, Dr. Khateer Ahmad said that his team members reached to the site of fire at thousands feet elevation by […]

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From troops’ withdrawal to corruption; US, Afghan govts share in blame for ANDSF collapse: Report

ISLAMABAD:The United States’ decision for military withdrawal, corruption of the Afghan government, and lack of ownership led to the collapse of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF), according to a report. In its interim report titled, “Collapse of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces: An Assessment of the Factors That Led to […]

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SBP increases markup on financing under EFS, LTFF by 2%

KARACHI:State Bank of Pakistan, while linking Export and long term financing facility with its Policy rate, increased mark up rate 2% for financing under EFS and LTFF. The new rates will apply on Export Finance Scheme (EFS), Islamic Export Refinance Scheme (IERS) and Long Term Financing Facility (LTFF) and Islamic Long Term Financing Facility (ILTFF) […]

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New storm water drains to improve rain water drainage: Administrator South

KARACHI:Administrator District Municipal Corporation South (DMC), Dr Afshan Rubab Syed has said that with the construction of new storm water drain will facilitate the citizens to reduce burden on the drainage system and choking points of drains in the district South. She said that along with the cleanliness of rainy nullahs and drains, encroachments were […]

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Progressively increased taxes on SSBs to provide greater revenue: Experts

ISLAMABAD:Pakistan National Heart Association (PANAH) on Monday organised a pre-budget seminar titled “National Dialogue on Disadvantages of Sugary Drinks to Health and Economy” where the experts proposed that progressively increased taxes on sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs) would provide greater revenue for the next 10 years. The Dialogue was presided over by the President PANAH Major […]

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