Govt provides Rs4bn developmental projects to Neelum Valley: AJK PM

Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Raja Farooq Haider Khan has highly commended the courage demonstrated by people of Neelum valley for facing indiscriminate firing of Indian forces across the line of control. Addressing workers’ convention in Muzaffarabad, he said sacrifices of the people of Neelum valley for the sake of people of Indian illegally […]

Eight passengers kill in a road accident near Hub, Balochistan

In Balochistan, eight passengers were killed and seventeen others were injured when a speeding passenger coach overturned near Hub late last night. According to levies, sources the injured were shifted to nearby hospital for treatment.   Source: Radio Pakistan

ECP expresses resolve to discharge its responsibilities without any pressure

Election Commission of Pakistan says it is fully aware of its constitutional and legal obligations and determined to discharge its responsibilities without any pressure. In a statement, the Election Commission said whether it is general election or senate, local bodies, or by polls, it is all time ready to ensure free, fair and transparent elections […]

Pakistan reinforcing relations and cooperation with Arab countries: Ashrafi

Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Religious Harmony and Middle East Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi says Pakistan has been reinforcing relations and cooperation with Arab countries in all areas including trade, economy, tourism and Religious Affairs. Talking to media on Wednesday, he said relations of Pakistan with Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Bahrian, UAE and other Muslim countries […]

Over Rs79bn developmental funds released during current fiscal year: CM KP

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mahmood Khan says more than seventy-nine billion rupees developmental funds have been released during the current fiscal year. Presiding over a review meeting of the ADP in Peshawar, he said about eight hundred developmental projects are in the final phases of completion across the province. The Chief Minister expressed satisfaction […]

Kamal stresses need to promote investment in minerals sector

Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan has said that all available resources are being utilized for socio-economic development of the people of the province. Chairing the Provincial Cabinet meeting held in Quetta, he said that the present government has started various development projects across the province without any discrimination. He stressed the need to take […]

Dr Sania Nishtar inaugurates Ehsaas Delivery Unit in Islamabad

Special Assistant to Prime minister on Social Protection Dr Sania Nishtar has inaugurated the Ehsaas Delivery Unit in Islamabad. Speaking on the occasion in Islamabad on Tuesday, she said the main objective of this unit is to oversee implementation and assess progress of the Ehsaas programme. She said EDU will also track implementation of the […]

Sarwar lauds services of minority communities in war against COVID-19

Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar has lauded the services of minority communities living in Pakistan in the war against COVID-19. Addressing a press conference in Nankana Sahib today (Tuesday), he said that we distributed rations to two million families in the province with the help of philanthropists. He said that the real heroes in this […]

Punjab Govt provides tax relief worth Rs.56 bln during Covid-19

Special Assistant to Punjab Chief Minister on Information Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan says the provincial government provided tax relief worth 56 billion rupees to people during Covid-19, despite financial difficulties. In a tweet, she said 42 percent increase has been witnessed in tax recoveries during the last six months and Current Account is also surplus. […]

Dr. Yasmin hopes COVID-19 vaccine may reach Pakistan by February

Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid has expressed the hope that coronavirus vaccine may reach Pakistan by February this year. She was addressing oath taking ceremony of new office-bearers of Pakistan Medical Association organized at the Cosmopolitan Club in Lahore. Dr Yasmin Rashid said the government has reserved Rs 14 billion to fight the pandemic. […]

Federal capital records 136 fresh corona cases in last 24 hours: NCOC

COVID-19 cases continued to surge in the federal capital as 136 new Corona cases were reported from the city during the last 24 hours, National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) said on Sunday. According to an official of NCOC, as many as 137 cases were reported on Saturday while 123 cases were reported on Friday. […]