ISLAMABAD, Dec 04 (APP):National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) while issuing an inquiry report into the over-billing matter of all power distribution companies (DISCOs) including K-Electric on Monday said that distribution companies have been deliberately committing malpractices to cover up their inefficiencies, which has led to wrong and excessive billing to thousands of consumers, especially… Continue reading DISCOs, KE deliberately committed malpractices to coverup inefficiencies: NEPRA
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Report on the state of women’s shelters launched in Quetta
QUETTA, Dec 04 (APP):Federal Minister for Human Rights Khalil George said that in every report published on the situation of human rights, Pakistan is far better than our neighbour country. He said that violence against women, violation of minorities’ rights and child abuse in India are worse than any other country. Khalil said like Pakistan… Continue reading Report on the state of women’s shelters launched in Quetta
IESCO issues power suspension programme
ISLAMABAD, Dec 04 (APP):Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) on Monday issued a power suspension programme for Tuesday for various areas of its region due to necessary maintenance and routine development work. According to IESCO Spokesman, the power supply of different feeders and grid stations would remain suspended for the period from 09:00 AM to 02:00… Continue reading IESCO issues power suspension programme
Seizing digital wave through connectivity, global reach vital for modern-day media: MD APP
GUANGZHOU (China), Dec 4 (APP): Managing Director of the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) Muhammad Asim Khichi on Monday, highlighting the potential for media growth in the digital age, called for benefiting from the opportunities of connectivity, diverse content creation, and global discourse. The managing director, in his address as a guest speaker at the… Continue reading Seizing digital wave through connectivity, global reach vital for modern-day media: MD APP
BISP-UNICEF collaboration takes center stage to uplift Pakistan’s vulnerable communities
BISP-UNICEF collaboration takes center stage to uplift Pakistan’s vulnerable communities
LESCO detects 125 power pilferers in 24 hours
LAHORE, Dec 04 (APP):The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has detected a total of 125 connections from where customers were pilfering electricity in all its circles of five districts (Lahore, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Kasur and Okara) on the 86th day of grand anti-power theft campaign. The LESCO spokesman told media here Monday that the company… Continue reading LESCO detects 125 power pilferers in 24 hours
FGRF hands over keys of houses built for Kalam’s flood victims
Ali Jabir ISLAMABAD, Dec 04 (APP):The Faizan Global Relief Foundation of Dawat-e-Islami (FGRF) on Monday handed over the keys of the houses built for the flood victims of Kalam that got affected during the disastrous floods of 2022. By this time, FGRF-Dawat-e-Islami had built around 5,000 houses and handed them over to the flood victims… Continue reading FGRF hands over keys of houses built for Kalam’s flood victims
Dr Nadeem holds meetings at COP 28 conference
Dr Nadeem holds meetings at COP 28 conference
AIOU accelerates dispatching books to BA students
ISLAMABAD, Dec 04 (APP):Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has completed the process of delivering books to the students enrolled in matric and FA programs for autumn semester 2023. According to AIOU, the process of dispatching books to students of BA (Associate Degree) programs has been accelerated. Books have been sent to 5 thousand students in… Continue reading AIOU accelerates dispatching books to BA students
Justice (R) Mazhar appointed as chairman Competition Appellate Tribunal
ISLAMABAD, Dec 04 (APP):The Ministry of Law and Justice on Monday issued notification regarding the appointment of Justice (retd) Mazhar Alam Khan as chairman Competition Appellate Tribunal. The notification said, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 43 of Competition Appellate Act, 2010, the federal government is pleased to appoint Justice (R) Mazhar Alam… Continue reading Justice (R) Mazhar appointed as chairman Competition Appellate Tribunal
Sightsavers sought stakeholders’ input for Rules of Business for GB Disability Act 2019
ISLAMABAD, Dec 04 (APP):Ensuring the journey from legislation to implementation, Sightsavers and Social Welfare Department Government of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) on Monday held a consultation workshop with stakeholders including government line departments, UN agencies, national NGOs and representatives of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities and their networks on the development of Rules of Business for Disability… Continue reading Sightsavers sought stakeholders’ input for Rules of Business for GB Disability Act 2019
NAB distributes cheques worth Rs 600 million among Arian city victims
ISLAMABAD, Dec 04 (APP):National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Deputy Chairman, Sohail Nasir Monday handed over cheques worth Rs 600 million to 450 affectees of Arain City scandal. Commencing with the recovered sum obtained through a plea bargain with the management of Arain City, Fateh Jang, Rawalpindi, the funds were distributed among the victims in a simple… Continue reading NAB distributes cheques worth Rs 600 million among Arian city victims
Pakistan gets $100m support for polio eradication; Dr. Nadeem Jan
Pakistan gets $100m support for polio eradication; Dr. Nadeem Jan
Governor for equipping youth with technical education
Governor for equipping youth with technical education
Speakers highlight critical challenges confronting Pakistan
Speakers highlight critical challenges confronting Pakistan
CDA grants approval for CCP building plan
CDA grants approval for CCP building plan
No crisis in meeting ECP’s financial needs for holding general elections: Solangi
No crisis in meeting ECP’s financial needs for holding general elections: Solangi
Somalian Ambassador calls IIUI President
Somalian Ambassador calls IIUI President
Shafiqur Rehman receives Japanese Award for services to special persons
Shafiqur Rehman receives Japanese Award for services to special persons
Pakistan, Austria discuss trade relations, economic reforms
Pakistan, Austria discuss trade relations, economic reforms