Tag: Government

Pirzada emphasizes importance of upholding rule of law

ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (APP):Minister for Housing and Works Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada Wednesday emphasized the importance of upholding the rule of law and maintaining the integrity of the allocation process of government accommodations. Chairing a high level meeting of Estate Office, he directed the concerned to conduct a thorough review of all previous allotments to… Continue reading Pirzada emphasizes importance of upholding rule of law

Meeting reviews vast opportunities for domestic, foreign investment in KP-BoIT

PESHAWAR, Mar 02 (APP):A special meeting was held in the Board of Investment and Trade of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (BoIT-KP) wherein President Overseas Pakistani Community in Belgium, Moazzam Ur Rehman and the newly elected member of the Provincial Assembly and former Provincial Minister of Industry Abdul Karim were briefed regarding promotion of domestic and foreign investment… Continue reading Meeting reviews vast opportunities for domestic, foreign investment in KP-BoIT

Special Secretary Education, DC inspect schools up-gradation

ISLAMABAD, Feb 7 (APP):On Wednesday, Special Secretary Education Mohiuddin Wani, along with Deputy Commissioner (DC) Irfan Nawaz Memon, visited various schools in the capital to oversee the ongoing upgradation process for the provision of basic amenities to the students. The focus of their visit was to ensure that government schools are providing top-notch facilities to… Continue reading Special Secretary Education, DC inspect schools up-gradation

Central Election Office set up for ROs of Multan

MULTAN, Feb 02 (APP):All the arrangements have been finalized by joint efforts of district administration and Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Multan to hold Feb 8 polls in a free, fair and transparent manner and government officers and officials who were absent from election training sessions have returned and undergoing training. This was stated by… Continue reading Central Election Office set up for ROs of Multan

Wheat quota enhanced for Gilgit-Baltistan

SKARDU, Feb 01 (APP)::The Gilgit-Baltistan government Thursday agreed to increase wheat quota from 1,100,000 bags to 1,600,000 bags to effectively cater to the needs of the people of the region. A notification issued here said that one kilogram of wheat will now be available for Rs 22 instead of Rs 36 which was fixed during… Continue reading Wheat quota enhanced for Gilgit-Baltistan

Close liaison between FCCI, TUSDEC imperative to produce high quality products: Dr Sajjad Arshad

FAISALABAD, Feb 01 (APP):Close collaboration and liaison between Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI) and Technology Upgradation & Skill Development Company (TUSDEC) is imperative for technology up-gradation to produce high quality products of international standards in the sectors of textile, agriculture and foundry, etc., said Acting President FCCI Dr Sajjad Arshad. Addressing an awareness… Continue reading Close liaison between FCCI, TUSDEC imperative to produce high quality products: Dr Sajjad Arshad

FCCI demands remedial measures for export sector

FAISALABAD, Feb 01 (APP):The Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI) Thursday demanded remedial measures for export sector in order to continue national exports and maintain foreign exchange reserves. Acting President FCCI Dr Sajjad Arshad expressed concerns over unprecedented increase in freight charges particularly for exports from Pakistan to Europe, and said that unsafe maritime… Continue reading FCCI demands remedial measures for export sector

SBP announces public holiday on Feb 5

KARACHI, Jan 31 (APP):The banks will remain closed on Monday, February 5, 2024, on the occasion of Kashmir Day. The State Bank of Pakistan will remain closed on 5th February 2024 (Monday) being a public holiday on the occasion of ‘Kashmir Day’ as declared by the Government of Pakistan, said a statement issued here on… Continue reading SBP announces public holiday on Feb 5

Govt Girls Degree College, Kotri to participate in 6th Sindh College Games 2024

HYDERABAD, Jan 31 (APP):Government Girls Degree College Kotri will participate in the 6th Sindh College Games 2024. The announcement was made by Principal Government Girls Degree College Kotri Professor Khadija Al-Kabari while addressing the ceremony of distribution of tracksuits and kits to the players selected to participate in various sports. On this occasion, he advised… Continue reading Govt Girls Degree College, Kotri to participate in 6th Sindh College Games 2024

Caretaker minister taking steps for players development, sports promotion

ISLAMABAD, Jan 31 (APP):Caretaker Sports Minister for Punjab Wahab Riaz on Wednesday underlined the need to focus on investing players’ development to achieve objectives in the sports sector.            Talking to a private news channel, he said there is a need to redirecting focus towards investing in players rather than infrastructure… Continue reading Caretaker minister taking steps for players development, sports promotion

CM calls for more investment in higher education

KARACHI, Jan 31 (APP):Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister Justice (retd) Maqbool Baqar suggested that universities can enhance their infrastructure, faculty quality and research capabilities through increased government funding and public-private partnerships. This he said while speaking at Habib University during his visit on Wednesday morning. President Habib University Wasif Rizvi, Lt Gen (retd) Tariq Waseem Ghazi… Continue reading CM calls for more investment in higher education

PPP to form govt  with support of winning independent candidates: Senator Nisar

LARKANA,Jan 30 (APP):People’s Party Sindh President and Senator Nisar Kharo has said that his party could form the government with the support of winning independent candidates of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf.              Constitutionally this process is not a matter of horse-trading or floor-crossing, he expressed these views last day while… Continue reading PPP to form govt  with support of winning independent candidates: Senator Nisar

Whenever PML-N came to power, Pakistan progressed: Khawaja Asif

SIALKOT, Jan 28 (APP):Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader and candidate for constituency NA-71 Khawaja Muhammad Asif has said that whenever his party’s government came to power the country progressed. He expressed these views at a public gathering in Union Council Doburji Araiyan. “Whenever a PML-N government came to power, the country developed; educational institutions, universities… Continue reading Whenever PML-N came to power, Pakistan progressed: Khawaja Asif

Facilities reviews at health centre under Khushal programme project

KOHAT, Jan 24 (APP):Assistant Commissioner Lachi Irfanullah on Wednesday visited the Health Facility Center in Tehsil Lachi here to review provision of facilities to the public under Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Khushal Programme of the provincial government. On the instruction of the Deputy Commissioner Kohat Azmatullah Wazir, the Assistant Commissioner inspected the staff attendance, OPD, laboratory, stock… Continue reading Facilities reviews at health centre under Khushal programme project

ECP warns heavy fines for election hoardings on government buildings

ISLAMABAD, Jan 23 (APP):The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has sternly instructed candidates and political parties to abide by the code of ethics, prohibiting the use of government buildings or electricity poles for erecting hoardings and banners. The ECP spokesperson, in a social media post on platform X, emphasized that fines will be imposed for… Continue reading ECP warns heavy fines for election hoardings on government buildings

DC pays surprise visit to hospital in Lakki Marwat

DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Jan 17 (APP):Deputy Commissioner Lakki Marwat Rahmat Ali paid a surprise visit to the District Headquarters Hospital(DHQ) Town Complex Tajazai and inspected medical facilities. During the visit, the DC was briefed about the cleanliness and facilities available in the hospital and the plans. Later, he visited various sections including the OPD block,… Continue reading DC pays surprise visit to hospital in Lakki Marwat

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