A high-level meeting regarding the peaceful conduct of Eid-ul-Fitr was held under the Chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Kurram here on Saturday. In the light of the orders of the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a high-level meeting was held under the Chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Kurram Javedullah Mehsud regarding the religious fervor and peaceful celebration of […]
‘Radio Pakistan’s financial provlems being addressed’
Director General Radio Pakistan Saeed Ahmed Sheikh on Saturday said that the government had provided Rs 900 million to Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC) for the smooth payment of salaries to its employees for the last quarter of current financial year. While speaking to the PBC employees at the High Power Transmitter Building in Multan, he […]
Search & combing ops continue across the city
Lahore police have launched search and combing operations across the city in the context of the 27th night of Ramazan. As of now, Lahore police have conducted a total of 979 search operations this year. This was stated by the Lahore Police spokesperson here on Saturday. During these search operations, 26,711 houses, 12,850 tenants and […]
LGH to remain functional during Eid holiday
The Lahore General Hospital (LGH) administration has decided to keep hospital open and provide timely treatment facilities to patients during the official holidays of Eid-ul-Fitr. This was informed by Medical Superintendent LGH Professor Dr. Nudret Sohail in a statement issued here on Saturday. She said that the decision has been made in the light of […]
Isolated villages to be solarised: CM Sindh
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that under Chairman Bilawal Bhutto’s Election Manifesto Sindh government would solarise small isolated villages under the Village Electrification program. He directed Energy Minister Nasir Shah to prepare a detailed proposal so that Chairman Bilawal Bhutto’s plan could be implemented in true letter and spirit. This emerged […]
Broader collaborations among public, int’l organizations key to achieve health rights: Speakers
The Speakers at a webinar on World Health Day Friday demanded broader collaborations among the government, private, civil society and international organizations to achieve health rights for all. The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) organized a special webinar on World Health Day under the theme “My Health My Right”. In his opening remarks, Executive Director […]
Malaysian delegation along with IMRF visits AIOU
An eight-member Christian delegation, consisting of four Malaysian missionaries and four Pakistanis, led by the Chairman of the Implementation Minority Rights Forum (IMRF), Samuel Payra, visited Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU). Dean, Faculty of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Prof. Dr. Shah Mohyuddin Hashmi presided over the ceremony while Chairman IMRF the chief guest. In his […]
16 dead, 1,580 injured in 1,457 road accidents in Punjab
At least sixteen persons were killed and 1580 injured in 1457 Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) in all 37 districts of Punjab during the last 24 hours. Out of these, 734 people with serious injuries were shifted to different hospitals, while 846 victims with minor injuries were treated at the incident site by Rescue Medical Teams […]
Housing crisis grips capital city as middle class, govt employees struggle for affordable homes
A mounting housing crisis in the capital city of Islamabad has left the middle class and government employees in a desperate struggle for affordable housing, as they face an uphill battle in securing affordable housing options. Despite various government initiatives such as the Naya Pakistan Housing Program (NPHP), Apna Ghar Scheme, and Ashiana Housing Scheme, […]
CM KP for quality food to prisoners; directs to increase annual budget
Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Khan Gandapur has decided in principle to change the diet menu of prisons through out the province in order to ensure provision of good quality food to prisoners, and directed the quarters concerned for necessary steps to increase the annual budget of prisons in the head of food from […]