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Rotary International acknowledges Pakistan’s success against polio, No let-up in the battle against polio: Masood Khan

2Mar

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Rotary International acknowledges Pakistan’s success against polio, No let-up in the battle against polio: Masood Khan

Rotary International acknowledges Pakistan’s success against polio, No let-up in the battle against polio: Masood KhanInternational Polio plus Committee of Rotary International has acknowledged Pakistan’s success against Polio saying that no new case has surfaced in the country in past five months. “From an alarming number of cases last year to no new cases in past five (05) months is indeed a huge achievement,” said Michael K. McGovern, Chair International PolioPlus Committee during his meeting with Ambassador Masood Khan. “The Government of Pakistan, the Prime Minister and other leadership has manifested commendable commitment in the fight against polio,” Mr. McGovern said.Briefing the Ambassador about the work of the organization, Chair International PolioPlus Committee said t...

IMF condition, decision to take 335 billion annual surcharges from electricity consumers

2Mar

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IMF condition, decision to take 335 billion annual surcharges from electricity consumers

IMF condition, decision to take 335 billion annual surcharges from electricity consumersIt is decided to charge 335 billion rupees per year from electricity consumers. This decision was approved by the ECC. Under this increase, electricity consumers will be charged 3 rupees 82 paise per unit head charge.This amount will be spent on payment to power generation companies. The surcharge will remain applicable till the dues are paid to the government. The additional head charge will also be applicable to electricity consumers.The IMF has imposed a condition to continue this surcharge next year.Sub-Editor: Ghufran Majeed

پریزیڈنٹ واسٹیشن کمانڈر بریگیڈئیر سلمان نذرکی زیر صدارت راولپنڈی کنٹو نمنٹ بو رڈ کا ما ہا نہ اجلاس

1Mar

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پریزیڈنٹ واسٹیشن کمانڈر بریگیڈئیر سلمان نذرکی زیر صدارت راولپنڈی کنٹو نمنٹ بو رڈ کا ما ہا نہ اجلاس

پریزیڈنٹ واسٹیشن کمانڈر بریگیڈئیر سلمان نذرکی زیر صدارت راولپنڈی کنٹو نمنٹ بو رڈ کا ما ہا نہ اجلاس کنٹونمنٹ بورڈ راولپنڈی کا خصو صی اجلا س گزشتہ روز پریزیڈنٹ واسٹیشن کمانڈر بریگیڈئیر سلمان نذرکی زیرصدارت منعقد ہو ا جس میں کنٹونمنٹ ایگزیکٹو آفیسرعمران گلزار اور وائس پریزیڈنٹ کینٹ بورڈ ملک منیر احمد کے علاوہ دیگر منتخب ممبران ملک عثمان خان، ملک طاہر ایوب،حاجی ظفر اقبا ل، ملک منصور افسر،ملک امجد حسین،حافظ حسین احمد،چوہدری شکوراحمد،صغیر احمد اوراقلیتی ممبرخرم شہزادگل بھی شریک تھے ایڈیشنل سی ای او عمیر محبوب، ڈپٹی سی ای او محمد تنویر، سیکر ٹری راولپنڈی کینٹ محمد ریاست بھی اجلا س میں مو جو د تھے اجلاس کا باقاعدہ آغاز تلاوت قر آن پاک سے ہوا جس کے بعد اجلاس میں یہ مندرجہ ذیل امور زیربحث آئے۔ 1۔ پاکستان کنٹونمنٹس اکاؤ نٹس کوڈ 1955کے رول کے تحت راولپنڈی کینٹ بورڈ کے حسابات کے ساتھ آمد ن /اخراجات ...

Former SAPM/Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan Muhammad Sadiq has resigned

1Mar

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Former SAPM/Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan Muhammad Sadiq has resigned

Former SAPM/Pakistan's Special Representative for Afghanistan Muhammad Sadiq has resignedFormer SAPM/Pakistan's Special Representative for Afghanistan Muhammad Sadiq has resigned. He said in a tweet“After serving close to three years as Pakistan's Special Representative for Afghanistan, I have requested the Government that the time had come for me to move on & focus on my personal pursuits - family, books and agriculture/environment. I am grateful to the Prime Minister and stakeholders for their wholehearted support to me as Special Representative for Afghanistan.I deeply appreciate the hard work of many of my colleagues who spent long hours to make Pakistan-Afghanistan relationship work.”Editor: Raja Kamran

Supreme Court ordered to hold elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa within 90 days

1Mar

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Supreme Court ordered to hold elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa within 90 days

Supreme Court ordered to hold elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa within 90 daysAccording to the details, the Supreme Court gave a safe decision to hear the automatic notice case related to the elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Sheikh Rasheed, Fawad Chaudhry, Faisal Javed, Shibli Faraz and Shireen Mazari were present in the court room along with Attorney General and PML-N lawyers. A large number of media representatives were also present in the court to hear the verdict while Barrister Ali Zafar, Faisal Chaudhry and Shoaib Shaheen along with other senior lawyers were also present in the court. The decision was also announced in Karachi and Lahore Registry of the Supreme Court through video link.A three-member bench of the Supreme Court delivered the decision by t...

CPO/DIG Operations Syed Shahzad Nadeem Bukhari in an important meeting regarding law and order and security

1Mar

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CPO/DIG Operations Syed Shahzad Nadeem Bukhari in an important meeting regarding law and order and security

CPO/DIG Operations Syed Shahzad Nadeem Bukhari in an important meeting regarding law and order and securityThe meeting was attended by SSP Operations Malik Jameel Zafar, SSP CTD, SP Planning and Patrolling, Zonal DPOs, SDPOs and SHOs. The CPO/DIG Operations has directed the police officers and personnel not to be negligent in their duty, the protection of public and private property and life and property of the public is our primary responsibility. Officers and officials guilty of negligence in duty will not be entitled to any negotiation.Those who break law and order and take the law into their hands will not be forgiven under any circumstances, those who break the law and challenge the writ of the state should be brought to justice.Editor: Raja Kamran

PCI launches report on Development Prospects of Chinese Enterprises in Green Energy Industry in Pakistan

1Mar

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PCI launches report on Development Prospects of Chinese Enterprises in Green Energy Industry in Pakistan

PCI launches report on Development Prospects of Chinese Enterprises in Green Energy Industry in PakistanPakistan-China Institute, in collaboration with All Pakistan Chinese Enterprises Association (APCEA) and Power Construction Corporation of China launched a groundbreaking report titled “Development Prospects of Chinese Enterprises In Green Energy Industry in Pakistan”. The launch event of the report was attended by a diverse audience, including representatives from universities, think tanks, Chinese enterprises, and policymakers. The event provided a platform for stakeholders to discuss the findings of the report and explore opportunities for further collaboration between Pakistan and China.The report and its launch event highlight the growing importance of the China-Pakistan E...

CTD (Counter Terrorism Department) Karachi in an Intelligence Based Operation in Paposh Nagar

1Mar

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CTD (Counter Terrorism Department) Karachi in an Intelligence Based Operation in Paposh Nagar

CTD (Counter Terrorism Department) Karachi in an Intelligence Based Operation in Paposh NagarCTD (Counter Terrorism Department) Karachi in an Intelligence Based Operation in Paposh Nagar.The Counter Terrorism Department has arrested Fahad Baloch and Zahid Baloch with a huge Quantity of Arms and Ammunition which was expectedly to use in a major terrorist activity.1: AK 47 with two magazines.2: 9mm Pistols 17.3: Magazine pistols 9mm 17.4: Magazine pistols 9mm 17.5: Bullets of 30 bore 5000.6: Bullets of 9mm 1000.7: AK 47 Bullets 500.The accused Zahid Baloch was arrested before multiple times. Investigation is continue, more revelations are expected.Editor: Raja Kamran

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a virtual meeting with H.E Mr. Wally Adeyemo, US Deputy Secretary of Treasury

28Feb

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Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a virtual meeting with H.E Mr. Wally Adeyemo, US Deputy Secretary of Treasury

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a virtual meeting with H.E Mr. Wally Adeyemo, US Deputy Secretary of TreasuryFinance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar highlighted deep rooted friendly relations between the USA and Pakistan. He apprised the Deputy Secretary of the USA of the economic outlook of the country and stated that despite challenging economic conditions, the government is focusing on steering the economy towards stability and growth by introducing structural reforms in all sectors including energy sector and capital market. The Finance Minister also apprised him on the economic priorities of the government to fix the economy to right path while fulfilling its international obligations. The Finance Minister apprised him of the talks he...