CM’s aide directs steps to prevent domestic violence against women

PESHAWAR, Apr 26 (APP): Advisor to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, Mashal Azam Yousafzai has directed the social welfare department to take steps to prevent women from domestic violence and shift the shelter home of district Khyber to an appropriate place in Landikotal. She issued these directives during her visit to the Directorate of Social Welfare… Continue reading CM’s aide directs steps to prevent domestic violence against women

CM reviews rehabilitation of roads, BHUs, RHUs

LAHORE, Apr 17 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, chairing a meeting here on Wednesday, reviewed rehabilitation of roads, basic health units (BHUs) and rural health centres (RHCs) across Punjab. She said that transparency should be ensured in construction and rehabilitation of roads and hospitals, adding that she will go and review these projects herself.… Continue reading CM reviews rehabilitation of roads, BHUs, RHUs

CM orders rehabilitation of sewerage system in streets

LAHORE, Feb 28 (APP):Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz ordered rehabilitation of sewerage system and evacuating stagnant water in the streets and bazaars. The CM also directed to undertake measures to put a lid on the open manholes, eliminating wall chalking, illuminating street lights in the urban areas. The CM presided over a special meeting in… Continue reading CM orders rehabilitation of sewerage system in streets

Railways set to open Shahdadpur Railway Station platform

ISLAMABAD, Feb 15 (APP):Pakistan Railways has almost completed the upgradation and rehabilitation work of the Shahdadpur Railway Station platform and set to open it for the passengers of the area very soon. “The government has already allocated around Rs 2 million more funds for completing the renovation of the platform of Shahdadpur Railway Station, official… Continue reading Railways set to open Shahdadpur Railway Station platform

Rs 5bln provincial budget needed for 4-month in KP

PESHAWAR, Jan 26 (APP):A request has been made to the Finance Division, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), for the release of Rs 5 billion for the provincial budget for four months for 36 government sector departments, with Rs 900 million recommended for the health department and Rs 600 million for the construction of roads. According… Continue reading Rs 5bln provincial budget needed for 4-month in KP

Rehab of drug addicts continues across the district:DPO

SIALKOT, Oct 30 (APP):The rehabilitation of drug addicts continues across the district on the direction of IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar, said District Police Officer (DPO) Sialkot Muhammad Hasan Iqbal here on Monday. The DP) highlighted that Sialkot Police provided treatment to 427 drug addicts where as 11 people returned to real life after recovery.

21 truck relief convoy from Pakistan reaches Turkiye

ISLAMABAD, Feb 25 (APP): A 21-truck convoy carrying 275 ton relief assistance goods from Pakistan arrived at Malatya in Turkiye, one of worst hit cities by earthquake Saturday afternoon. The truck convoy carrying mainly winterized tents, blankets and other essential relief goods departed from Pakistan on February 11 and reached Turkiye via Iran. The convoy… Continue reading 21 truck relief convoy from Pakistan reaches Turkiye

Pakistan has capacity to become emerging economy: Bilawal Bhutto

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP): Minister for Foreign Affairs Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Monday said Pakistan was faced with a difficult economic condition but it had the capacity to become an emerging economy and resolve its financial issues.In an interview with a television channel during the Munich Security Conference, he said the Ukraine war and floods had… Continue reading Pakistan has capacity to become emerging economy: Bilawal Bhutto

PM leaves for Turkiye to express solidarity with quake-hit nation

LAHORE, Feb 16 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif left here for Turkiye to express solidarity and support with the Turkish people in the wake of massive earthquake. Turkish ambassador Mehmet Pacacı and the Counsul General bid adeu to the prime minister from the Lahore Airport. Before departure, Shehbaz Sharif in a tweet said, “I… Continue reading PM leaves for Turkiye to express solidarity with quake-hit nation

Earthquake death toll crosses 19,000 in Turkiye-Syria

ISLAMABAD, Feb 9 (News Agencies /APP Web Desk): The death toll from the Turkiye-Syria earthquakes has climbed above 19,000 as rescuers race to save survivors trapped under debris in freezing weather. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the death toll in his country from Monday’s deadly earthquake had now reached 16,170, bringing the total fatilities… Continue reading Earthquake death toll crosses 19,000 in Turkiye-Syria

Ishaq Dar commends WB support in flood recovery, rehabilitation

ISLAMABAD, Feb 07 (APP):Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday commended the support of World Bank in flood recovery, and rehabilitation efforts and assured full support to the WB-funded development projects in Pakistan. The minister said this while meeting Regional Director World Bank Mathew Verghis, who called on the former, and… Continue reading Ishaq Dar commends WB support in flood recovery, rehabilitation

Interim govt not feasible for country in current situation: Ahsan

ISLAMABAD, Jan 19 (APP):Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday said the interim setup was not feasible for the country, especially in the current situation when people were recuperating from the heavy damages caused by the recent rains and floods. While talking to a private television channel, the minister said, “We need huge… Continue reading Interim govt not feasible for country in current situation: Ahsan

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