Cotton to be sown on 4m acres in Punjab: Iftikhar Sahu

MULTAN, Apr 20 (APP): Punjab Agriculture Secretary Iftikhar Ali Sahu said on Saturday that cotton would be sown at over 4 million acres in the province. Stressing the commitment to achieve cotton cultivation targets, Iftikhar Ali Sahu stated that all possible resources and means were being mobilized. He was chairing a meeting to review cotton… Continue reading Cotton to be sown on 4m acres in Punjab: Iftikhar Sahu

Plantation drive starts at Gomal University by GYMC

DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Apr 20 (APP): The Financial Aid Office of Gomal University and the Green Youth Movement Club (GYMC) of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) jointly organized the 2024 plantation drive on campus. The Gomal University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Shakibullah, being chief guest of the event, inaugurated the plantation campaign and Waste Bin drive… Continue reading Plantation drive starts at Gomal University by GYMC

RoboTec 24 kicked off in Mechatronics Department Hayatabad

PESHAWAR, Apr 20 (APP):The event of Youth “RoboTec 24” organized by National Center of Robotics and Automation UET Peshawar, was kicked off in Mechatronics Department Hayatabad Peshawar here Saturday. The event was attended by over 500 participants from education institutions across Pakistan including COMSATS, Air University, GIKI, UET Taxila, HITECH University, Hazara University, and many… Continue reading RoboTec 24 kicked off in Mechatronics Department Hayatabad

Police arrest two wanted criminals: SSP Larkana

LARKAMA, Apr 20 (APP):Larkana Police arrested two criminals and seized weapons on Saturday in two separate alleged encounters. According to the report, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Larkana Mir Rohal Khan Khoso said that under the leadership of Hydari Police Station Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Paras Bakrani, Ghulam Bhutto Road and Lashari Police Station… Continue reading Police arrest two wanted criminals: SSP Larkana

Heavy rain and hailstorm paralyse life in Hazara division

ABBOTTABAD, Apr 20 (APP): During the second three days of continuous torrential rain spell in Hazara division, life has been paralyzed, severing many road connections and triggering landslides that have blocked several roads, including the Karakoram Highway (KKH) in Kohistan. According to details, the persistent heavy downpour across Hazara division, including Haripur, Abbottabad city, Galyat,… Continue reading Heavy rain and hailstorm paralyse life in Hazara division

Roti Price Violation: 10 hotel owners held for overcharging

DG KHAN, Apr 20 (APP):District administration imposed a fine of Rs 145,000 on different hotel owners for price violation on sale of Roti and also got another 10 persons arrested during different raids on Saturday. According to official sources, different teams of district administration inspected 214 shops and imposed a fine of Rs 145,000 on… Continue reading Roti Price Violation: 10 hotel owners held for overcharging

Pak-China ties strengthening with each passing day : CM

LAHORE, Apr 20 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has underscored the deepening ties between Pakistan and China, stating that the relationship is steadily strengthening with each passing day. In her message on the International Chinese Language Day, she said the Chinese language has acquired a significant importance in the global perspective, adding that it… Continue reading Pak-China ties strengthening with each passing day : CM

FBR conducts crackdown against illegal cigarettes sellers in Haripur and Havelian

ABBOTTABAD, Apr 20 (APP):Despite adverse weather conditions on Saturday, the Regional Tax Office (RTO) squad in Abbottabad has initiated a crackdown against illegal cigarettes sellers in the Hazara division. Shops holding illegal cigarettes in Haripur and Havelian have been sealed for a duration of 15 days. Raids were conducted in various markets, including Abbottabad, Havelian,… Continue reading FBR conducts crackdown against illegal cigarettes sellers in Haripur and Havelian

Minister food expresses regret over loss of lives, property caused by rains

PESHAWAR, Apr 20 (APP): Provincial Minister of Food, Zahir Shah Toru, expressed regret and sympathy on Saturday for the loss of lives and damage to property caused by the recent rains in the province. He reiterated the determination of the provincial government to do everything possible to assist the affected families and assured them that… Continue reading Minister food expresses regret over loss of lives, property caused by rains

Dry weather forecast in Sindh

DPO for ensuring peaceful environment for public to exercise their right to vote

DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Apr 20 (APP):District Police Officer (DPO) Dera Nasir Mehmood on Saturday said the district police was committed to provide a peaceful environment for public to exercise their right to vote in NA-44 by-elections scheduled to be held on April 21. He stated this during his visit to Ratta Kulachi Stadium where the… Continue reading DPO for ensuring peaceful environment for public to exercise their right to vote

PO arrested through Interpol

SARGODHA, Apr 20 (APP): Sargodha police busted a proclaimed offender, who was involved in a murder case in Jhal Chakiaan police limits two years ago and had gone to Dubai. Jhal Chakiaan police busted him from Dubai through Interpol and started an investigation.

Food minister checks restaurants, food points, imposes heavy fines over violations

FAISALABAD, Apr 20 (APP): Provincial Minister for Food Bilal Yasin conducted surprise checking of various restaurants and food points in Faisalabad and imposed heavy fines on violators of the food safety laws. The minister along with his team reached Koh-e-Noor Plots and checked food in restaurants and food outlets. He imposed a fine of Rs.300,000… Continue reading Food minister checks restaurants, food points, imposes heavy fines over violations

Commissioner takes stock of by-election preparations

LAHORE, Apr 20 (APP): Lahore Divisional Commissioner Muhammad Ali Randhawa on Saturday visited the RO (Returning Officer) offices of three constituencies established at University of Engineering and Technology (UET) to review operational measures. The commissioner scrutinized the dispatch of polling materials, provision of transportation, and monitoring arrangements for by-elections. During his visit to the dispatch… Continue reading Commissioner takes stock of by-election preparations

WAPDA awards multi-million dollar contract for Mangla Dam Project

4th International Public Health conference concluded in KMU

PESHAWAR, Apr 20 (APP): The 4th International Public Health Conference, hosted by Khyber Medical University (KMU) in Peshawar concluded marking a significant milestone in the global dialogue on public health. The theme of the conference was, the Power of Prevention: Investing in Complex Issues in Public Health, the conference brought together esteemed national and international… Continue reading 4th International Public Health conference concluded in KMU

46 people died, 60 others injured in rains, flood related incident in KP

PESHAWAR, Apr 20 (APP): As many as 46 people died while 60 sustained injuries in two separate accidents due to heavy rains and floods in various districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, a report of the Provincial Disasters Management Authority (PDMA) said here Saturday. According to the reports, “Around 25 children, 12 men, and nine… Continue reading 46 people died, 60 others injured in rains, flood related incident in KP

Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim takes oath as PHC CJ

PESHAWAR, Apr 20 (APP): Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Haji Ghulam Ali administered the oath to the newly appointed Chief Justice of Peshawar High Court (PHC), Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim, at Governor House on Saturday. The oath-taking ceremony was also attended by KP Chief Minister (CM) Sardar Ali Amin Gandapur. The Secretary of Law read out the… Continue reading Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim takes oath as PHC CJ

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