Ghana consul general receives Presidential awardon September 23, 2019The government of Ghana has accorded Presidential award to Honorary Consul General of Ghana Dr Shahid Rasheed Butt for his outstanding services spanning over 24 years.Ghana Ambassador Muhammad Sayeed Yahya gave away the Presidential award to Butt in a ceremony which was attended by a large number of diplomats, officials, and political figures.During the last 24 years, Butt has served Ghana … [Read more...] about Ghana consul general receives Presidential award
India using Kabul River as a weapon against Pak: PEWon September 23, 2019India is using water resources of Afghanistan as a weapon against Pakistan which should be countered, The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) said on Sunday.India is supporting the construction of twelve dams in Afghanistan which will reduce the availability of water resulting in severe consequences to the masses, agriculture, and industry, it said.A water-sharing agreement between Pakistan and … [Read more...] about India using Kabul River as a weapon against Pak: PEW
PEMRA confiscates illegal equipment of cable operator showing Indian contenton September 22, 2019A Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) enforcement team confiscated illegal equipment of a cable network on the complaint that it was airing Indian content in the provincial capital on Saturday.During inspection, four transmitters, 12 modulators, 17 receivers, 5 computers and a network switch of Al- Saba Cable network was confiscated.According to a press release, a show … [Read more...] about PEMRA confiscates illegal equipment of cable operator showing Indian content
Cleric arrested over sexual abuse of 12-year boyon September 22, 2019A cleric was arrested over charges of sexually abusing a teenage boy on Saturday. Maulvi Liaqat Hussain sexually abused the 12-year-old boy at a mosque located in Dhamial Camp, where the victim used to receive religious education, said Superintendent of Police (SP) Mazhar Iqbal. A preliminary investigation and medical examination of the victim prove that the suspect had sexually abused the child, … [Read more...] about Cleric arrested over sexual abuse of 12-year boy
PM will be voice of Kashmiri people at UNGA: Maleeha Lodhion September 22, 2019Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan will arrive in New York on Mission Kashmir to a packed program at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), said Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) Maleeha Lodhi.The PM will be the voice of the Kashmiri people at the 74th session of the UNGA, said Maleeha Lodhi.In addition to his GA address he will also speak at the Asia Society … [Read more...] about PM will be voice of Kashmiri people at UNGA: Maleeha Lodhi
Govt spending Rs 26b for provision of natural gas in KPon September 22, 2019The federal government is spending more than 26 billion rupees for the provision of natural gas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). This was stated by a spokesman of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) while talking to the media in Peshawar on Saturday. Work on various gas supply projects in Hazara, Malakand, Mardan, Kohat, Peshawar and Dera Ismail Khan divisions was in progress, he said. The … [Read more...] about Govt spending Rs 26b for provision of natural gas in KP
1,408 pressure horns removed from vehicles in Islamabadon September 21, 2019Special squads of Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) constituted to check noise pollution removed 1,408 pressure horns from vehicles during the ongoing year and imposed heavy fines to their drivers. According to the police spokesman, Senior Superintendent of Police (Traffic) Farrukh Rashid has constituted special squads to make the capital noise-free. During the ongoing year, 1,408 pressure horns were … [Read more...] about 1,408 pressure horns removed from vehicles in Islamabad
Another Congo case surfaces in Karachion September 21, 2019Another Congo fever case has been reported in Karachi as a man was diagnosed with the disease after being admitted at Jinnah hospital Karachi on Friday. Haji Bux, a resident of Shahdadpur, was diagnosed with Congo virus during the initial medical examination tests, confirms Executive Director Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Center (JPMC) Dr Seemi Jamali. It must be noted that the tick-borne viral … [Read more...] about Another Congo case surfaces in Karachi
Chinese ambassador meets KP governoron September 20, 2019The Ambassador of China to Pakistan, Yao Chang called on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Shah Farman at the Governor House on Thursday. They discussed bilateral cooperation in different sectors and investment opportunities in Pakistan during the meeting. The KP governor termed China as a good friend of Pakistan and offered investment proposals and assistance in sectors of olive fields and … [Read more...] about Chinese ambassador meets KP governor
Policeman martyred, two dacoits gunned down in encounteron September 20, 2019One policeman was martyred and two dacoits were gunned down in an encounter near Eidgah ground in Nazimabad on Thursday. According to details, the dacoits were trying to snatch a bike from a citizen when police reached the spot. Upon their arrival, the dacoits opened fire on them, due to which a police constable Zeeshan was martyred and two dacoits were killed as well. … [Read more...] about Policeman martyred, two dacoits gunned down in encounter
