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Islamabad: CDWP meeting was held today under the chairmanship of Deputy Chairman Planning Commission, Dr. Nadeem Ul Haque. The meeting was attended by the sponsoring agencies and the representatives from Provincial Governments and Special Areas. CDWP considered 38 projects costing Rs 180.5 billion including Foreign Aid of Rs 75.0 billion. Of the 38 projects, 22 projects relate to Infrastructure sector costing Rs 119.0 billion and 13 projects in Social sector costing Rs 59.0 billion and 3 projects costing Rs 2.3 [...]

Islamabad: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani as Chairman of the High Powered Selection Board, has approved the promotion to the post of Secretary (BS-22) and equivalent, of the following officers on the recommendations of the meeting of the High Powered Selection Board. 1. Mr. Amin Hasim, Police Service of Pakistan 2. Mr. Hamayun Raza Shafi, Police Service of Pakistan 3. Mr. Hafeez Ur Rehman, DMG 4. Mr. Imtiaz Hussain Kazi, DMG 5. Khawja Mohammad Siddiq Akbar, DMG 6. Prince [...]

Islamabad: We are the representative of the people and we believe in their politics. We will pursue people friendly schemes as far as possible. This was stated by senior Minister and Minister for Commerce Mr. Makhdoom Amin Fahim while speaking to various representatives and dignitaries of the district Matiari (Sindh) during his recent visit. He expressed condolence with people of the area over the loss of their relatives. The senior Minister also took notice of the ongoing development works there. [...]

Islamabad: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Dr. Farooq Sattar has expressed his deep grief and sorrow over the sad demise of Saudi King’s eldest son Khalid Bin Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud. He has prayed to Almighty Allah to rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant his family the strength and fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. He also appreciated the services of the deceased for the welfare and development of the people of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia [...]

Islamabad: Federal Minister for Environment Ms. Samina Khalid Ghurki has said that global warming and climate change have become a reality and Pakistan in the developing countries, is most vulnerable to these. Environment has no boundaries and It is encouraging to see that world community has decided to face this menace, collectively. ECO member countries have to play their prime role to meet the environmental challenges. She expressed these views during a meeting of environment officials from the Economic Cooperation [...]

Islamabad: President Pakistan Muslim League, Ch. Shujaat Hussain, Senior Federal Minister Ch. Parvez Elahi and Advisor to Prime Minister on Industries Mohammad Basharat Raja, today attended a briefing of Utility Stores Corporation on proposed Ramzan Package. Ch. Shujaat Hussain emphasized on providing maximum relief to masses by ensuring the provision of basic commodities on cheaper rates at Utility Stores. He further said that during Ramzan, USC should facilitate people to the extent as much as possible. The Senior Federal Minister [...]

Islamabad: The meeting of UNODC Programme Governance Committee was held under the chairmanship of Secretary Narcotics Control, Iftikhar Ahmad on Tuesday at Ministry of Narcotics Control. The representatives from Ministry of Interior, Foreign Affairs, Finance, Law and Justice, Health, Commerce, Statistics Division and Nation of Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC) participated to view the implementation of country programme. Federal Secretary, Narcotics Control Division, Iftikhar Ahmad informed the participant that UNODC Country Programme is a joint effort of Ministry of [...]