Chitral, Oct 02 (APP):Almost 3000 Deodar sapling were planted on Monday at Goal National Park during monsoon drive in Chitral. According to details, Divisional Forest Officers, Wildlife Chitral, Goal National Park Altaf Ali Shah said that monsoon season was starting and keeping in mind the importance of forests, plantation campaign has been started by planting… Continue reading 3000 Deodar sapling planted during monsoon in Chitral
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Minister wants Mines Dept to generate Rs 100bn revenue
LAHORE, Oct 02 (APP):Punjab Caretaker Minister for Mines and Minerals Ibrahim Murad, during a meeting held here on Monday, reviewed revenue generation and other matters related to department. Ibrahim Murad expressed the ambition to generate Rs 100 billion in revenue from the Mines Department. To achieve this goal, an immediate development plan must be formulated.… Continue reading Minister wants Mines Dept to generate Rs 100bn revenue
DC directed to evolve strategy for inspection of restaurants, edibles
PESHAWAR, Oct 02 (APP):Commissioner Malakand Division, Saqib Raza Aslam has directed Deputy Commissioner (DC) Swat for formation of a committee comprising concerned agencies and traders’ associations to evolve a strategy for joint inspection of hygienic conditions of the restaurants in the district. He issued these directives while presiding over a meeting of the officers of… Continue reading DC directed to evolve strategy for inspection of restaurants, edibles
UVAS holds anti-drugs walk
LAHORE, Oct 02 (APP):The character building society and senior tutor office of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore arranged an anti-drugs & narcotics awareness walk with the theme of “Say No To Drugs” here at City Campus on Monday. Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Nasim Ahmed led the walk while Department of Parasitology Chairman Prof… Continue reading UVAS holds anti-drugs walk
Police arrest two, seizes large quantity of smuggled cigarettes, gutka
KARACHI, Oct 02 (APP):The district City Police on Monday seized a huge quantity of smuggled cigarettes, catechu (Katthha) and Indian cumin and arrested two accused. According to a spokesman for district City Police, the action was conducted by Kharadar police station during patrolling. The police recovered 750kg of Indian gutka, 1500kg of Indian cumin and… Continue reading Police arrest two, seizes large quantity of smuggled cigarettes, gutka
Punjab dept, UNICEF to create awareness about child marriages
LAHORE, Oct 02 (APP):The Punjab Women Development Department (WDD) and UNICEF Pakistan are set to collaborate on a crucial awareness campaign to combat child marriages in Punjab, coinciding with the “16 Days of Activism.” A UNICEF team, led by Adeel Jafferi, Communication and SBC (social and behavior change) Specialist Child Protection, held a productive meeting… Continue reading Punjab dept, UNICEF to create awareness about child marriages
Minister reviews mineral dept performance
LAHORE, Oct 02 (APP):A review session of the Punjab Mineral Development Corporation (PUNJMIN), led by Provincial Minister for Mines and Minerals Ibrahim Murad, was convened here on Monday. During the session, the minister expressed dissatisfaction with the organization’s performance and issued directives for its improvement. Addressing the participants, Ibrahim Murad stated that a comprehensive investigation… Continue reading Minister reviews mineral dept performance
Farmers warned against burning crop residue
FAISALABAD, Oct 02 (APP):The agriculture department is taking measures on a war footing to control smog in the region. Agriculture Director Chaudhar Abdul Hameed on Monday advised growers not to set the residue of paddy crops on fire as it created smoke and increased pollution in the atmosphere. He warned that fines of Rs 15,000… Continue reading Farmers warned against burning crop residue
Six drug dealers netted, more than 07 kg drugs recovered
RAWALPINDI, Oct 02 (APP):Police have arrested six drug dealers and recovered more than 07 kg of drugs from their possession during a crackdown here on Monday. According to the police spokesman, Gujjar Khan police seized more than 02 kg of drugs from Zia ur Rahman. Similarly, Rata Amral police held Mahfooz Khan and recovered 1.6… Continue reading Six drug dealers netted, more than 07 kg drugs recovered
Sirbaz, Naila ascend Cho Oyu peak
ISLAMABAD, Oct 02 (APP):Pakistan’s climbers Sirbaz Khan and Naila kiani accomplished a stunning feat when on Monday they summited 8,188 metres Cho Oyu, the sixth highest peak in the world, located in China. “Sirbaz has accomplished an amazing accomplishment by ascending Cho Oyu, in over 28 hours via a marathon alpine style climb,” Secretary Alpine… Continue reading Sirbaz, Naila ascend Cho Oyu peak
Fireworks explode in factory
FAISALABAD, Oct 02 (APP):A factory building collapsed when fireworks exploded here on Monday. Rescue sources said that fireworks exploded with a bang at a manufacturing factory spread over 2-kanal land near Chak No 113, Jasuana Road, Rawal Chowk. As a result, the factory building collapsed. However, no loss of life was reported in the incident.… Continue reading Fireworks explode in factory
National polio drive begins in Mirpur-AJK
MIRPUR ( AJK): Oct 02 (APP):A total of 73082 children under the age of 5 years would be administered in anti-polio drive and vitamin ‘A’ drops during the 5-day nationwide anti-polio campaign which commenced in Mirpur. The district has been divided into six zones with the induction of one supervisor in each zone to implement… Continue reading National polio drive begins in Mirpur-AJK
Anti-Polio drive begins in Hyderabad
HYDERABAD, Oct 02 (APP):Deputy Commissioner of Hyderabad Tariq Qureshi has said that anti-Polio drive was a national obligation and related departments should play their pivotal role to carry out campaign amicably. He expressed these views during the visit polio centers after inauguration of anti polio drive. DC assured that District administration would extend every possible… Continue reading Anti-Polio drive begins in Hyderabad
Polio drive kick offs in Bahawalpur, more than 0.8 mln children to be vaccinated
BAHAWALPUR, Oct 02 (APP):The five-day anti-polio campaign started today in the Bahawalpur district in which more than 0.8 million children up to five years old age will be vaccinated against polio. The door-to-door campaign will continue till October 4 in which polio teams will go door-to-door to give polio drops to children. The left-out children… Continue reading Polio drive kick offs in Bahawalpur, more than 0.8 mln children to be vaccinated
54,330 challans issued to traffic violators
RAWALPINDI, Oct 02 (APP):City Traffic Police (CTP) Rawalpindi issued 54, 330 challans to violators last month while 2,340 vehicles and motorcycles were impounded in different police stations due to incomplete documents. According to a CTP spokesman, the motorcyclists were at the top of breaking the rules, some 24,680 motorcyclists were issued challans. In addition, 12,281… Continue reading 54,330 challans issued to traffic violators
DINAR hospital starts activities for breast cancer awareness
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Oct 02 (APP):The Atomic Energy Cancer Hospital (DINAR) has started its activities related to breast cancer awareness in a ceremony organized here in the hospital on Monday. The ceremony was inaugurated by a lady who recently recovered from breast cancer in DINAR. Addressing the ceremony, Director of DINAR Cancer Hospital Dera Ismail… Continue reading DINAR hospital starts activities for breast cancer awareness
PBM extends aid to over 11.62 million needy individuals during current year : MD
ISLAMABAD, Oct 2 (APP):Managing Director of Pakistan Baitul-Mal, Malik Amir Fida Paracha on Monday revealed that over the past year, Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal assisted over 11.616574 million individuals in need, with more than 10 million finding shelter in homes, facilitated 68,272 educational scholarships and provided financial support to 250,000 individuals for medical treatment. During an interview… Continue reading PBM extends aid to over 11.62 million needy individuals during current year : MD
LESCO detects 11,578 power pilferers in 25 days
LAHORE, Oct 02 (APP):The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) detected a total of 11,578 connections from where customers were pilfering electricity in all its circles of five districts- Lahore, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Kasur and Okara- during 25 days of a grand anti-power theft campaign. The LESCO spokesman told media here Monday that the company has… Continue reading LESCO detects 11,578 power pilferers in 25 days
2205 electricity thieves fined Rs.271.5m; 2124 booked, 1459 arrested in 25 days: FESCO
FAISALABAD, Oct 02 (APP):The Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) claimed to have imposed a fine of Rs.271.5 million on 2,205 electricity thieves caught during 25 days of a campaign against pilferage. FESCO spokesman Tahir Sheikh said here on Monday that it had launched a vigorous anti-theft drive on special directions of Minister of Energy (Power… Continue reading 2205 electricity thieves fined Rs.271.5m; 2124 booked, 1459 arrested in 25 days: FESCO
Former PPP MNA Syed Ameer Ali Shah Jamote passes away
HYDERABAD, Oct 02 (APP):The Pakistan Peoples Party’s former MNA Syed Ameer Ali Shah Jamote, who was elected thrice to the National Assembly from Hyderabad, passed away here on Monday. He was 82 years old. According to the family sources, the deceased was fighting with ailments in the last days of his life. Jamote was elected… Continue reading Former PPP MNA Syed Ameer Ali Shah Jamote passes away
