Punjab Finance Minister presents three months budget

LAHORE, Mar 18 (APP):Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman on Monday said that Maryam Nawaz after being elected as first woman chief minister of Punjab gave a message of reconciliation to the opposition. While presenting three months budget for the year 2023-24 in Punjab Assembly, he said that in last 21 days, Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz… Continue reading Punjab Finance Minister presents three months budget

CM seeks Turkish help for setting up Sufi university, discusses CPEC with chinese diplomat

KARACHI, Mar 18 (APP):Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that his government is working to boost industrial and agriculture sector by inviting foreign investment here to achieve the objectives. The government will offer different incentives to foreign investors, he said while talking to the Consul Generals of China  Yang Yundong, Japan HATTORI… Continue reading CM seeks Turkish help for setting up Sufi university, discusses CPEC with chinese diplomat

Six held for violating Ramazan act

DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Mar 18 (APP):The district police have arrested six accused for violating ‘Ramazan act’ during different actions taken in the limits of City and Paroa Police stations. According to police spokesman, the police were taking actions against violations of respect of the holy month of Ramazan following the directions of District Police Officer… Continue reading Six held for violating Ramazan act

Mishap on Hakla-DI Khan Motorway

ATTOCK, Mar 18 (APP):A fatal accident occurred on the Hakla-DI Khan motorway near Pindigheb early Monday morning, resulting in one fatality and critical injuries to another individual. According to detail, Ameer Sohail, accompanied by his relative Shamsher Alam, was traveling from Dera Ismail Khan to Islamabad when the driver reportedly fell asleep near a service… Continue reading Mishap on Hakla-DI Khan Motorway

Five shopkeepers sent to jail for profiteering in Kohat

PESHAWAR, Mar 18 (APP):In response to public grievances, the Department of Food has taken decisive action by sending five shopkeepers to jail for violating the official price list of goods. Under the supervision of District Food Controller Kohat, Abdul Hafeez, Assistant Food Controllers Wajid Ali and Amjad Khan conducted thorough investigations into the pricing practices… Continue reading Five shopkeepers sent to jail for profiteering in Kohat

Two drug dealers held, hashish recovered

DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Mar 18 (APP):The Dera police on Monday claimed to have arrested two drug dealers recovering 1035 grams of hashish from their possession here in the limits of Daraban Police station. According to police spokesman, a team of Daraban police station led by SHO Abdul Ghaffar Khan arrested two drug dealers namely Abdul… Continue reading Two drug dealers held, hashish recovered

62 arrested, 88 cases registered over profiteering

LAHORE, Mar 18 (APP):The district administration has intensified price control measures following the Chief Minister’s directives and conducted raids at 2,438 points resulting in the arrest of 62 violators during the last 24 hours. Lahore Deputy Commissioner Rafia Haider told media here on Monday that the price control magistrates imposed hefty fines on 279 shopkeepers… Continue reading 62 arrested, 88 cases registered over profiteering

FESCO electrified 85 villages last month

FAISALABAD, Mar 18 (APP):Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) has electrified 85 villages in its region during the month of February at an estimated cost of Rs.148.813 million. A spokesperson for the company said here Monday that Rs.14.563 million had been spent on the completion of 2 High Tension (HT) and Rs.53.844 on 65 Low Tension… Continue reading FESCO electrified 85 villages last month

USAID Mission Director visits CAS-AFS, UAF

FAISALABAD, Mar 18 (APP):USAID Mission Director Veeraya Kate Somvongsiri Monday visited the Center for Advanced Studies in Agriculture and Food Security, labs and field areas. Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan extended a warm welcome to Kate Somvongsiri and took her to the labs established at the center with the support of USAID. Director Office… Continue reading USAID Mission Director visits CAS-AFS, UAF

Bilal Yasin orders action to reduce chicken meat prices

LAHORE, Mar 18 (APP):An important meeting was held at the Livestock Complex under the chairmanship of Food Minister Punjab Bilal Yasin in which the price and quality of chicken meat was reviewed. The Food Minister expressed concern over a recent rise in prices of chicken meat. He urged the representatives of the Poultry Association to… Continue reading Bilal Yasin orders action to reduce chicken meat prices

Man arrested on assaulting teenage girl

KHANEWAL, Mar 18 (APP):Khanewal police arrested an accused on Monday, within an hour after he was accused of assaulting a fourteen year old girl in railways colony, Khanewal Kohna police area. Police spokesman said on Monday that Khanewal police was pursuing a zero tolerance policy against elements involved in violence against women cases on the… Continue reading Man arrested on assaulting teenage girl

Health minister KP resolves to protect children against diseases

PESHAWAR, Mar 18 (APP):Minister Health Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Syed Qasim Ali Shah on Monday emphasized the importance of the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI), playing a positive role in protecting the children from dangerous diseases. Chairing a meeting for the Expanding Program on Immunization (EPI) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Minister Syed Qasim Ali Shah highlighted the necessity for… Continue reading Health minister KP resolves to protect children against diseases

Rangers arrest three suspects for fraud, extortion

KARACHI, Mar 18 (APP):Pakistan Rangers Sindh and police conducted a joint operation in Karachi’s Orangi Town. Three suspects involved in fraud, abduction for ransom, and extortion have been apprehended. The arrested individuals are identified as Kamal alias Kami, Shiraz Khan alias Shizi alias Boss, and Rao Irfan. According to the spokesperson of Sindh Rangers, upon… Continue reading Rangers arrest three suspects for fraud, extortion

Fake NAB chairman, accomplice held

LAHORE, Mar 18 (APP):The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Lahore’s Intelligence Wing arrested an accused and his accomplice claiming to be the NAB chairman here on Monday. According to the NAB spokesperson, both accused are brothers and belong to Pakpatan district. They were involved in blackmailing innocent citizens under the guise of senior NAB officers, harassing… Continue reading Fake NAB chairman, accomplice held

No new taxes in Punjab budget : minister

LAHORE, Mar 18 (APP):Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman assured the public on Monday that no new taxes were being introduced in the provincial budget. Talking to the media at the Punjab Assembly, the minister highlighted that the assembly would pass the budget for the past 9 months and the next three months today. Emphasizing the… Continue reading No new taxes in Punjab budget : minister

Four power pilferers booked

SARGODHA, Mar 18 (APP): Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) task force team caught four power pilferers during an ongoing crackdown launched here on Monday. According to official sources, the task force teams raided at various areas of the district and caught 04 accused involved in electricity theft from main lines and meter tampering. The task… Continue reading Four power pilferers booked

Mangla Dam close to seasonal dryness: Only 0.267 MAF water left in reservoir as water discharge continues

MIRPUR, Mar 18 (APP): Following continual heavy snowfall on upper terrain of the Himalayan state of Jammu and Kashmir, water level in the country’s second biggest reservoir – Mangla dam getting closed to stipulated minimum level of 1050 feet due to continual decline due to low inflows to the reservoir. The water level in Mangla… Continue reading Mangla Dam close to seasonal dryness: Only 0.267 MAF water left in reservoir as water discharge continues

Police arrest five suspects of two robbery groups

RAWALPINDI, Mar 18 (APP): District police arrested five suspects of two gangs involved in theft and robbery in several areas of the city. According to a police spokesman, the stolen amount of Rs.10,000.00 rupees, the motorcycle and weapons used in the incidents were recovered from the accused Kamran, Abbas and Shahab in the Pirwadhai area.… Continue reading Police arrest five suspects of two robbery groups

10 shopkeepers arrested, 12 booked over profiteering

MUZAFFARGARH, Mar 18 (APP):The district administration has arrested ten shopkeepers and booked 12 others over profiteering during a crackdown launched across the district on Monday. In line with special directives of the provincial government, the district administration under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Mian Usman Ali, launched a special crackdown against profiteers across the… Continue reading 10 shopkeepers arrested, 12 booked over profiteering

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