ICT admin cracks down on dengue breeding, 16 arrested

Islamabad:In response to the rising threat of dengue in Islamabad, the district administration has launched a citywide operation targeting business centers, industries, and construction sites. According to the spokesman of Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration, the administration has issued clear instructions to ensure strict adherence to anti-dengue protocols, with multiple arrests made for violations. He […]

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SDPI launches booklet on debunking myths about electric power system, tariff structure

Islamabad:The experts at a webinar on Tuesday emphasised the need to simplify the existing electric power system and tariff structure for reducing burden on the domestic consumers. The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) organised the webinar to launch its latest booklet “Understanding Electric Power System and Tariff Structure in Pakistan: A Basic Guide”, a news […]

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Ethiopian Ambassador, Chairman PMYP agree to empower future generations

Islamabad:Ethiopian Ambassador Jamal Bakr Abdullah on Wednesday visited the office of the Prime Minister Youth Programme (PMYP) and discussed matters of mutual interest for empowering youth in both countries with Chairman PMYP Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan. During the engaging dialogue, Ambassador Abdullah highlighted the significant youth populations in both Ethiopia and Pakistan, emphasizing the potential […]

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CPEC projects’ review meeting held ahead of SCO Summit

Islamabad:Ahead of the mid-October Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, a high-level review meeting on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects was convened under the chairmanship of Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal here Wednesday. The meeting brought together Secretaries and Additional Secretaries from all relevant ministries, reflecting a unified and collaborative approach towards […]

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Attacker and child killed in firing on Tank police

Peshawar:A passerby child was killed when a man started firing at a police van in Wazirabad area of Tank district on Wednesday. Police said the incident occurred in Wazirabad area where area SHO and his team were on routine patrolling. A man whose identity could not be immediately ascertained, started firing at the police van. […]

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CCP hearing on PTCL-Telenor merger continues

Islamabad:The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) is actively progressing with the Phase II Merger Review of PTCL’s proposed acquisition of 100 percent shareholding in Telenor Pakistan (Private) Limited (TP) and Orion Towers Private Limited (OT). The hearing was conducted by CCP Chairman, Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu, with the presence of members Salman Amin and Abdul […]

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