Police to carry out operation against illicit arm holdersBy: Staff Report on September 17, 2019The Rawalpindi Police announced to conduct an operation against those who share pictures of themselves being armed with weapons on the social media, as well as illicit arms holders, on Monday.According to a police spokesperson, City Police Officer (CPO) Faisal Rana issued directions to conduct comprehensive operations in the areas where illicit arm holders are reported to being living, with … [Read more...] about Police to carry out operation against illicit arm holders
OPF Girls College stands in solidarity with KashmirisBy: Staff Report on September 13, 2019The OPF Girls College, Islamabad arranged an event to express solidarity with the people of Indian Held Kashmir (IHK), on Thursday.In a National Defence Day ceremony at its campus, students, teachers and staff commemorated the sacrifices of the armed forces. Special Assistant to Prime Minister Zulfi Bukhari was the chief guest at the ceremony, while Overseas Pakistanis Foundation Managing … [Read more...] about OPF Girls College stands in solidarity with Kashmiris
Dr Mujtaba Piracha appointed as envoy to WTOBy: News Desk on September 7, 2019Prime Minister Imran Khan has recently approved the nomination of Dr Muhammad Mujtaba Piracha (PAS/BS-21) as Pakistan's Ambassador/Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the WTO Geneva. Dr Piracha is a governance expert, specialised in public financial management, who has worked in leadership positions at the provincial and local government levels as well as in civil society … [Read more...] about Dr Mujtaba Piracha appointed as envoy to WTO
Senate body briefed on 44 additional PSDP schemesBy: Staff Report on September 7, 2019The Senate Standing Committee on Planning Development and Reforms was given a briefing regarding inclusion of additional 44 new schemes of PSDP (2019-20).Secretary Planning Development and Reforms told the meeting that the PSDP for the current financial year amounted to Rs 701 billion and the amount had not been increased. He said that while staying in the same amount, some new schemes were … [Read more...] about Senate body briefed on 44 additional PSDP schemes
Meeting reviews steps taken to engage youth for peacebuildingBy: Staff Report on September 7, 2019A consultative session was held here on Friday to review the programmes organised and initiatives taken by the Paigham-e-Pakistan Centre for Peace and Reconciliation Studies to engage youth in healthy activities so that they can play a vital role in peace building in the country.The meeting of experts chaired by Islamic Research Institute (IRI) Director General Dr Ziaul Haq was attended by … [Read more...] about Meeting reviews steps taken to engage youth for peacebuilding
Environment friendly bags must be friendly to pockets as wellBy: Farehia Rehman on September 7, 2019Finally it is great that people are getting on board to save the earth and looking for cloth or paper bags as an alternative to plastic bags, but the true help for keeping environment clean and green is that the quarters concerned must make those things for free and don't think about profit.Disposable or alternative bags are easy way to help the environment but the problem is the additional … [Read more...] about Environment friendly bags must be friendly to pockets as well
Eight inspectors, one SI dismissed for ‘their links with criminals’By: Staff Report on September 7, 2019The city police officer (CPO) Rawalpindi on Friday dismissed eight inspectors and a sub-inspector for keeping close connections with criminals and other allegations, which were proved during the departmental inquiries.According to the police spokesperson, the CPO Muhammad Faisal Rana, during an orderly room held on the other day, dismissed, former SHO Rawat Inspector Saleem, former SHO R.A … [Read more...] about Eight inspectors, one SI dismissed for ‘their links with criminals’
British Chevening scholarship awarded to 53 Pakistani scholarsBy: Staff Report on September 7, 2019As many as 53 talented Pakistanis were formally awarded Chevening scholarships on Friday by the British High Commissioner Thomas Drew CMG. These scholarships are for the academic year 2019/20.The scholars were selected through a highly competitive process and will shortly proceed to the UK to study a one year master's programme, fully funded by the UK government. For the 2019/20 intake, over … [Read more...] about British Chevening scholarship awarded to 53 Pakistani scholars
Pakistan seeks Oman’s support to solidify OIC stance on KashmirBy: News Desk on September 6, 2019President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday sought support from Oman to solidify the stance of Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for the people of Indian-held Jammu and Kashmir."Every Muslim must feel the pain of the innocent Kashmiris, who are subjected to blatant human rights violations by Indian security forces through ghastly clampdown, involving a month-long curfew and suspension of basic … [Read more...] about Pakistan seeks Oman’s support to solidify OIC stance on Kashmir
Govt to spend Rs 7.4bn to achieve self-sufficiency in meat productionBy: Ijaz Kakakhel on September 5, 2019Under the prime minister's initiative in the livestock sector, the government has initiated three projects with total cost of Rs 7.4 billion, which will be initiated across the country, including Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir and the Islamabad Capital Territory.The three initiatives included Save the Calf with a cost of Rs 3.401 billion, Calf Feedlot Fattening in Pakistan with a … [Read more...] about Govt to spend Rs 7.4bn to achieve self-sufficiency in meat production
