PSX turns around, gains 276 points

ISLAMABAD:The 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) turned around on Tuesday, gaining 276.20 points, a positive change of 0.68 percent, closing at 40,949.84 points against 40,673.64 points the previous day. A total of 96,490,520 shares were traded during the day as compared to 92,717,662 shares the previous day, whereas the price of shares stood […]

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AIOU extends admissions deadline for matric, intermediate

ISLAMABAD:Allama Iqbal Open University Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr Nasir Mehmood after receiving hundreds of applications from prospective candidates across the country, on Tuesday approved the extension of admission deadline for matriculation, FA, and I.Com programmes with late fee charges. According to Director Syed Zia Al Hussain Naqvi, fresh applicants can apply till March 7, while […]

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Bahawalpur’s injured cops to get cash prizes

BAHAWALPUR:Two personnel of Dolphin Force who suffered bullet wounds in firing opened by armed bandits in Craft bazaar area would get cash prizes and appreciation certificates from the Police Department. According to a spokesman for Bahawalpur police, District Police Officer, Bahawalpur, Syed Muhammad Abbas visited Bahawal Victoria Hospital where he presented flowers to the two […]

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PRCS hands over relief consignment for Syria quake victims

ISLAMABAD:Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) on Tuesday provided relief consignment for the earthquake-affected population in Syria. Following the instructions of PRCS Chairman Sardar Shahid Ahmad Laghari, PRCS Secretary General Muhammad Obaidullah Khan handed over the relief consignment containing medical, surgical and first aid equipment to Syrian Ambassador Dr Rameez- Alraee. The consignment was handed over […]

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UoS organises webinar on ‘China-Pakistan: Prospects for agricultural cooperation’

SARGODHA:The Pakistan Institute of China Studies (PICS), University of Sargodha, in collaboration with the College of Agriculture, and the Chinese embassy, organised a webinar on “China-Pakistan: Prospects for agricultural cooperation”, here on Tuesday. The webinar was aimed at modernising the agriculture sector, extending mutual agricultural cooperation, and emphasising the importance of agriculture for the economic […]

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Three bandits killed by accomplices

BAHAWALPUR:Three bandits who were allegedly involved in attacking and injuring personnel of Dolphin Force have been killed in firing by members of their own gang. A police spokesman here on Tuesday said that three armed bandits riding motorcycles opened indiscriminate fire at personnel of Dolphin Force in the Craft Bazaar area lying within the jurisdiction […]

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