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Rawalpindi, August 29, 2020 (PPI-OT): Proving its commitment to eradicate drugs from our homeland, Anti-Narcotics Force Pakistan seized 211.030 Kg narcotics worth US$ 9.179 Million internationally, arrested 14 culprits including an Afghan Citizen involved in drug smuggling and impounded 7 vehicles while conducting 13 counter narcotics strikes throughout the country. …
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Non-availability of mobile service in Karachi
Islamabad, August 29, 2020 (PPI-OT): It has been reported in certain sections of media that mobile service is not currently available in some areas of Karachi due to incessant rains for last few days. It is clarified that main reason for the unavailability of mobile services is the “closure of …
Read More »Hussain (RA)’s sacrifice beacon light for oppressed nations: AJK President
Islamabad, August 29, 2020 (PPI-OT): The AJK President Sardar Mohammad Masood Khan has said that Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions by sacrificing their lives for a supreme cause had set an enduring precedence for the freedom-loving people, and the oppressed nations. “The Karbala incident will continue to inspire …
Read More »Army, Navy continuing relief, rescue efforts in rain-hit Karachi
Islamabad, August 29, 2020 (PPI-OT): Pakistan Army and Pakistan Navy are continuing relief and rescue efforts in rain-hit Karachi. According to the ISPR, availability of basic commodities including ration items is being provided through mobile teams at badly affected areas. Dewatering at multiple locations also continues to ensure civic facilities. …
Read More »Youm-e-Ashur to be observed on Sunday with due solemnity
Islamabad, August 29, 2020 (PPI-OT): Youm-e-Ashur, the 10th of Moharram, will be observed tomorrow across the country with due solemnity to pay homage to the supreme sacrifice rendered by Hazrat Imam Hussain Razi Allaho Ta’ala Anho and his devoted companions in Karbala. The mourning processions will be taken out in …
Read More »Pakistan’s public debt is sustainable and capacity to repay remains adequate: Finance Ministry
Islamabad, August 29, 2020 (PPI-OT): According to the latest numbers released by State Bank of Pakistan the Total Public Debt-to-GDP ratio has increased from 86.1% in June 2019 to 87.2% in June 2020. It is however important to note that this figure had actually gone down to around 84% in …
Read More »Press statement on implementation of GIDC verdict
Islamabad, August 29, 2020 (PPI-OT): This refers to displays/advertisements appearing in some leading newspapers on August 25 and 28, 2020 regarding the honourable Supreme Court judgement in the GIDC Act 2015. These advertisements have wrongfully presented the landmark Supreme Court judgement of 13th August 2020 on the GIDC Act 2015. …
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