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Audit Report released by AGP discloses irregularities in BRT project

PESHAWAR, April17 (APP):Audit Report 2022-23 released by the Auditor General of Pakistan disclosed irregularities worth billions of rupees in BRT project. The Auditor General of Pakistan’s audit report related to BRT project 2022-23 has been released wherein expenditure of 13 billion rupees in Trans Peshawar was done without technical approval. Expenditure incurred under various contracts… Continue reading Audit Report released by AGP discloses irregularities in BRT project

No compromise on security of Chinese workers in Pakistan: PM

ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday assured that the government would make no compromise on the security of the Chinese workers in Pakistan. The prime minister, in a meeting with a delegation of Shanghai Electric Group led by Chairman Wu Lei, said that the government would ensure all possible facilitation… Continue reading No compromise on security of Chinese workers in Pakistan: PM

Iranian envoy lauds Pakistan’s defence capabilities

ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP):Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Reza Amiri Moghaddam called on Minister for Defence and Defence Production Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Wednesday and lauded the defence capabilities of Pakistan. The Defence Minister said Pakistan and Iran enjoyed cordial and fraternal ties, nourished by centuries old religious and cultural affinities, a news… Continue reading Iranian envoy lauds Pakistan’s defence capabilities

President summons NA session on April 19

ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned the session of the National Assembly on Friday, April 19, 2024 at 10:30 am. The president summoned the session of National Assembly in exercise of the powers conferred by article 54(1) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

IFA inspects 80 food outlets, issues fines worth Rs 0.3 mln

ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP):Deputy Director Operations (DDO) of Islamabad Food Authority (IFA), Dr. Tahira Saddique, while sharing a last week report of the authority, stated that the authority inspected 80 food outlets and imposed fines totaling Rs 307,000 on errant shopkeepers found flouting regulations. Talking to APP, she said that with an unwavering commitment to… Continue reading IFA inspects 80 food outlets, issues fines worth Rs 0.3 mln

Adopting austerity policy of KP Govt – just a Swing in the Air

PESHAWAR, Apr 17 (APP):The tall claims of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government of adopting simplicity and austerity policy is just a Swing in the Air when a summary has been prepared for the purchase of Fortuner vehicle of worth Rs. 10.71 million for the adviser of the Social Welfare Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mashal Yousafzai. On one side… Continue reading Adopting austerity policy of KP Govt – just a Swing in the Air

Govt wants to make youth self-employed through tech skills

ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP): Prime Minister’s Coordinator for Youth Affairs Mr. Rana Mashhood has said that the government wants to make youth self-employed by providing them with various technical skills. During his visit to the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) Headquarters Islamabad yesterday, he took a briefing regarding its performance. According to the… Continue reading Govt wants to make youth self-employed through tech skills

Top officials strategize safety shield for Chinese citizens, businesses in ICT

ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP): Director General, ICT, Asim Ayub has chaired a high-level meeting to bolster security measures for Chinese nationals and businesses in the Federal Capital. The meeting, held at the Chief Commissioner’s office, aimed to assess current safety protocols, pinpoint vulnerabilities, and devise a robust strategy to safeguard Chinese citizens and companies, said… Continue reading Top officials strategize safety shield for Chinese citizens, businesses in ICT

Bahawalpur police lodge FIR over Millat Express incident

BAHAWALPUR, Apr 17 (APP): On the complaint of the brother of deceased, Mariam Bibi who was allegedly thrown out from Millat Express Train and died on the spot, Bahawalpur district police have registered FIR against the employees of Railway Police. APP received copy of FIR from police sources here. According to the FIR registered by… Continue reading Bahawalpur police lodge FIR over Millat Express incident

Pakistan Railways develops a comprehensive solar strategy to save billions

ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP): Pakistan Railways intends to transition the power network of all its stations, including major railway stations, offices, workshops, and factories, to solar systems in various stages. This initiative is expected to result in substantial savings for the department, amounting to billions of rupees. An official from the Ministry of Railways informed… Continue reading Pakistan Railways develops a comprehensive solar strategy to save billions

Saudi delegation’s visit to help bring huge investment in Pakistan: PM

ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday, chairing a meeting of the federal cabinet said that billions of dollars’ worth of investment was expected as a result of the recent visit by the Saudi delegation. Commending the efforts of the federal cabinet and relevant authorities for the successful visit, he said… Continue reading Saudi delegation’s visit to help bring huge investment in Pakistan: PM

E-rozgar centers providing top-notch facilities to freelancers

ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP): E-rozgar centers, established by the government, are providing top-notch facilities to freelancers, including high-speed internet, UPS, training centers, individual cabins, meeting rooms, and separate office rooms for startups. An official from the Ministry of IT told here Wednesday that this initiative aimed to propel IT exports to a remarkable $10 billion… Continue reading E-rozgar centers providing top-notch facilities to freelancers

Seven outlaws held, valuable, narcotics, arms recovered

ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP): Islamabad Capital Police (ICP) apprehended seven outlaws from different areas of the city during the last 24 hours and recovered valuables, narcotics and weapons from their possession. A police spokesman said on Wednesday that on the special directions of DIG Operations Syed Shahzad Nadeem Bukhari, the Islamabad Capital Police intensified crackdown… Continue reading Seven outlaws held, valuable, narcotics, arms recovered

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