Author: Asianet Pakistan

ICT-PEIRA notifies 10% free education quota for orphans, martyr’s children in Islamabad private schools

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Islamabad: Islamabad Capital Territory Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority (ICT-PEIRA) notified the implementation of the 10 percent need-based scholarship/free education policy across all private educational institutions in the federal capital, with priority allocation for orphan children and children of martyrs (Shuhadas). According to the notification issued by ICT-PEIRA, the directive has been enforced in line […]

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Biogas Demonstration Plant established at Paroka Farm

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Faisalabad: Punjab Bioenergy Institute (PBI) of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) has established Biogas Demonstration Plant at its Paroka Farm. Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) Chairperson Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan inaugurated the plant while UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Zulfiqar Ali, Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi Vice Chancellor Prof Dr […]

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DIRC holds inaugural meeting to strategize relocation of industrial units

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Faisalabad: “District Industrial Relocation Committee (DIRC),” established by Commissioner Raja Jahangir Anwar, has convened its inaugural meeting today to strategize the phased and voluntary relocation of industrial units from the city center. Director General (DG) Faisalabad Development Authority (FDA) Muhammad Asif Chaudhary, who serves as committee’s convener presided over the meeting while Additional Commissioner Coordination […]

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Safe City Islamabad conducts 6,800 surveillance operations in two weeks; 6,670 citizens facilitated

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Islamabad: Safe City Islamabad delivered strong performance in the first two weeks of 2026, conducting over 6,800 surveillance operations and facilitating 6,670 citizens through Police Khidmat Markaz services and digital support systems. An official told reporter on Wednesday that the Safe City Directorate also helped trace 129 proclaimed offenders and absconders through advanced digital surveillance […]

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Customs seized smuggle NCP vehicles, heavy bikes worth Rs. 412.2 million

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Islamabad: The customs enforcement Islamabad seized smuggled NCP vehicles, heavy bikes and electronic goods worth Rs. 412.2 million. The Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Islamabad, has seized a large consignment of smuggled and non-duty-paid goods, including luxury vehicles, heavy bikes, and electronic items, during intelligence-based operations conducted late at night. The total estimated value of the […]

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Pakistan, Canada agrees for strengthening bilateral trade investment ties

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Islamabad: Pakistan and Canada Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen bilateral trade and investment relations and agreed to work closely to enhance economic engagement. Federal Minister for Board of Investment (BOI), Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, held an important meeting with H.E. Tarik Ali Khan, High Commissioner of Canada to Pakistan, and today in Islamabad. The […]

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