Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment (BEOE) an attached department of the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (OP&HD) had blacklisted around 40 technical trade centers across the country due to the complaints and involved in fraud cases with innocent citizens. An official source told APP that the main function of this department […]
9-day road closure worsens Kurram crisis
In the wake of armed skirmishes between rival tribes that started over the ownership of a piece of land in Kurram district, the main Parachinar-Thall Road remained closed for the ninth consecutive day, causing severe disruption in daily life routine where a shortage of edibles, petroleum and medicines has further added to the miseries of […]
418 vehicles impounded during anti-smog crackdown
Deputy Commissioner Syed Musa Raza has said that during a crackdown to combat smog, 418 vehicles without fitness certificates were impounded, and fines totaling Rs 3.9 million were imposed on 780 vehicles in September. In a statement, he said from September 1 to September 30, 2024, Lahore implemented strict measures to prevent smog. Action was […]
After flop show In Lahore, PTI failed to invade Rawalpindi: Azma
Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that after a flop show in Kahna, Lahore, the PTI failed to invade Rawalpindi. Addressing a press conference on Sunday, she said in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the situation was very alarming, with rampant kidnappings and the TTP setting properties ablaze. “Educational institutions are being closed, and the province’s debt […]
Pakistan, Oman agree on MoU to facilitate enhancement of workforce
Pakistan and Oman on Sunday agreed on early finalization of memorandum of understanding (MoU) on labor and manpower exchange which would facilitate the enhancement of Pakistan workforce and its smooth movement from Pakistan to Oman. This was decided in a meeting held in Muscat between Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Chaudhry Salik […]
4.5-Magnitude earthquake felt in Balochistan
Earthquake of 4.5-magnitude were felt on Sunday in Kalat district and adjacent areas of Balochistan. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the earthquake, recorded at a depth of 25 kilometers, had its epicenter located approximately 13 kilometers south of Kalat, reported private news channel. While the seismic activity caused alarm, there were no reports of […]
Pakistan hits back at India over UNGA terrorism allegations
A Pakistani diplomat hit back at the Indian External Affairs Minister’s speech in the on Saturday that depicted Pakistan as a promoter of terrorism, saying it was well documented that India was not only committing state terrorism in occupied Kashmir but also abroad. “It is most ironic that India, which is committing the worst form […]
CM Punjab message on International Awareness Day for Food Loss and Waste
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has underscored the pressing issue of food wastage, highlighting it as a significant global challenge that negatively impacts both the economy and the environment. In her message on the International Awareness Day for Food Loss and Waste being observed on Sunday, the CM emphasizing the need for urgent action […]
Asian countries’ collective efforts must for regional development: Ahsan Iqbal
Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said that Asian countries will have to work together to transform it into a strong region. Addressing as guest of honour here at Asia’s Energy Transition Summit on Sunday, he was of the view that energy use would determine the climate change that is […]
8 dead, 1,359 injured in Punjab road accidents
Eight people were killed and 1,359 others injured in 1,251 road accidents in Punjab during the last 24 hours. As many as 578 people with serious injuries were shifted to different hospitals, while 781 with minor injuries were treated at the incident site by the rescue medical teams. The data analysis showed that 737 drivers, […]