NAB adopts zero-tolerance policy to root out corruption: Chairman

NAB’s DGs Conference concludes with pledge to pursue corruption cases on merit, transparently

ISLAMABAD, Dec 8 (APP): National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Qamar Zaman Chaudhry has said that the Bureau has adopted a zero-tolerance policy NAB to root out corruption from the country.

ECP announces schedule for district Mansehra LG by-elections

MANSEHRA, Dec 08 (APP): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday announced the schedule of Local Government (LG) by-elections for 363 seats in Mansehra district.

SECP organizes seminar for investors education

ISLAMABAD, Dec 8 (APP): The Security and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on Tuesday organized a seminar at Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) to create awareness in business community about investors education web portal “JamaPunji”.

Pakistan committed to help its neighbours to ensure durable peace in region: Aziz

APP05-08 ISLAMABAD: December 08 - Afghan Deputy Foreign Minister Hikmat Khalil Karzai addressing during the senior officials meeting of the Heart of Asia/Istanbul Process. APP photo by Afzaal Chaudhry

ISLAMABAD, Dec. 8 (APP): Advisor to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz Tuesday, emphasising the need for peace and security in the region, said Pakistan is committed to help its neighbours including Afghanistan to ensure durable peace.

PM, COAS discuss national, regional security

ISLAMABAD, Dec 8 (APP): Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif called on Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif here at the PM House on Tuesday.

IOC named hockey legend Luciana as Youth Games-2018 Ambassador

PESHAWAR, Dec 8 (APP): International Olympic Committee (IOC) Tuesday announced Argentinean hockey legend Luciana Aymar as an Ambassador for the Youth Olympic Games Buenos Aires 2018, which will take place from October 1-12, 2018.

Hamza Shafqaat assumes charge of DDG HRD

ISLAMABAD, Dec 8 (APP): Capital Development Authority (CDA), has transferred and posted various officials recently.

Pak-India series to be reduced

ISLAMABAD, Dec 8 (APP): A Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official on Tuesday said if Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the Indo-Pak series at the eleventh hour then there is a possibility to reduce the ODIs or Twenty-20s.

Govt spends huge money to control AIDS

LAHORE, Dec 8 (APP): Provincial Minister for Minority Affairs and Human rights, Khalil Tahir Sandhu has said awareness material about AIDS is being included in syllabus.

MPAs submit resolution for extension in Rangers powers

KARACHI, Dec 8 (APP)- Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf’s members of Sindh Assembly on Monday submitted a resolution with the assembly secretariat seeking immediate extension in special powers to the Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) by a minimum four months.

KP Speaker directs early completion of PA computerization

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PESHAWAR, Dec 8 (APP): Speaker, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, Asad Qaiser has directed the computerized process of the provincial assembly secretariat as soon as possible.

ANF seizes 306 kg drugs in 10 countrywide operations

ISLAMABAD, Dec 8 (APP): Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has seized 306 kg drugs worth Rs. 855.58 million in international market during 10 countrywide operations and arrested 12 persons.

Better economic opportunities can reduce crime rate: Ashtar Ausaf

ISLAMABAD, Dec 8 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Law and Justice, Ashtar Ausaf Ali Tuesday said crime rate in a society can be controlled by providing better economic opportunities to the citizens.

Administration arrests 31 profiteers

PESHAWAR, Dec 8 (APP): District administration arrested 31 in a crackdown against profiteers in different parts of the city.

Int’l Day for Volunteers observed

SARGODHA, Dec 8 (APP): National Commission for Human Development (NCHD) in collaboration with the Punjab Emergency Service organized a programme in connection with the ‘International day for volunteers’ here on Tuesday.

Bilawal leaves for Dubai

India trying to deceive international community on Kashmir: Bilawal

KARACHI, Dec 8 (APP): The Chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, left for Dubai, UAE.

TOSS 2015 remained successful, attracts thousands of visitors

PESHAWAR, Dec, 8 (APP): Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Pakistan Hunting and Sports Arms Development Company (PHSADC), Tahir Khattak has termed the 3rd International Target & Outdoor Shooting Sports Show (TOSS) 2015 as highly successful.

Basic facilities need to be incorporated in Karachi Transformation Strategy

KARACHI, Dec 8 (APP): Commissioner of Karachi, Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui has suggested incorporation of basic civic facilities in the World Bank funded “Strategy for Transformation of Karachi”.

WLL operators launch BVS for issuance of connections

More than 97 percent cell sites restored in Karachi

ISLAMABAD, Dec 8 (APP): Wireless Local Loop (WLL) operators have launched the Biometric Verification System (BVS) to issue WLL connections at their customer service centers (CSC) on December 1.

District administration seals 5 medical laboratories

PESHAWAR, Dec 8 (APP): District administration Peshawar sealed five medical laboratories and arrested five persons during a crackdown on qualified laboratories technicians in Karachi Market.