To avoid the situation of smog this year, the Punjab government has started working on an anti-smog plan since April. On the instructions of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the Punjab government took several measures to combat smog from April to September, focusing on agriculture, transport, environment, industry, energy, education and health sectors. To reduce the […]
Constable held for detaining people illegally
City Police Officer (CPO) Kamran Adil has suspended a police constable on the charge of abusing powers, kidnapping two citizens, torturing and detaining them illegally. A police spokesman said here on Saturday that Constable Zaheer Wahla of Thikriwala police, along with his four accomplices, arrested two citizens including Muhammad Zubair and his friend Muhammad Luqman […]
International White Cane Safety Day marked
On the occasion of World White Cane Safety Day, the International Day of Visually Impaired Citizens, a special event was held at Kinnaird College, in which special students of the college performed a beautiful song. The purpose of World White Cane Safety Day is to make all citizens aware of the special conditions of citizens […]
Asif slams PTI for prioritising power over national interests
Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif strongly criticised Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders on Saturday, asserting that their desire for power had eclipsed their commitment to the nation. Addressing a press conference at his residence in Sialkot Cantonment area, he asserted that the loyalty of PTI and its leader, Imran Khan, lies solely in maintaining […]
PTI founder ‘planted’ to destabilize country: Memon
Sindh Transport Minister, Sharjeel Inam Memon said on Saturday that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan was “planted” to destabilize Pakistan and weaken its democratic foundation. Speaking at a press conference, he claimed that Khan was brought in power with the intention of creating unrest and instability in the country. He cited the views of […]
Teachers’ capacity building top priority of govt: Sindh CM
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Saturday said that capacity building of the teachers and promotion of education was top priority of his provincial government. In a message on the World Teachers’ Day, he said that teacher’s day was observed around the world on October 5 every year to pay tribute to them. […]
Two killed, two injured in Swabi wedding firing
At least two people were killed and two others injured when firing took place between two groups over a verbal clash during a musical program in Moza Jangi Dher area of Swabi district, late night, police informed on Saturday. Chota Lahore police said, a resident of Manerai, Tariq reported that last night he along with […]
Two percent cess halts KP exports: President SCCI
Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Fazal Moqeem Khan said that export from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa had halted after imposition of two percent cess and feared of shifting of export to other provinces from KP if the cess was not withdrawn immediately. Fazal Moqeem said that the provincial government move was not only adversely affecting […]
Gold rates decrease by Rs. 700 per tola to Rs 275,500
The per tola price of 24 karat gold decreased by Rs.700 and was sold at Rs.275,500 on Saturday compared to its sale at Rs. 276,200 on last trading day. The price of 10 grams of 24 karat gold also decreased by Rs. 600 to Rs. 236,197 from Rs. 236,796 whereas the price of 10 gram […]
Qaiser Ahmed for boosting foreign investment in maritime sector
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Qaiser Ahmed Shaikh here on Saturday chaired a meeting with representatives from Malaysian companies, including Felda Global Ventures and KLK Malaysia, as well as the Pakistani Westbury Group to discuss foreign investment in Pakistan’s maritime sector. According to a statement from the Ministry of Maritime Affairs, the Malaysian companies, including […]