Saturday, June 2nd, 2018
Mango production competition planned in Lahore
LAHORE, JUNE 02 (DNA) – The Punjab Agriculture department has planned to hold Mango Production Competition 2018-19 in Lahore with an objective to boost per acre yield of the fruit. A spokesman of Agriculture department Najaf Abbas said that growers from Multan, Khanewal, Rahim Yar Khan, Muzaffargarh, Bahawalpur, Vehari, Bahawalnagar and Jhang districts would be eligible to take part in the competition. Farmers possessing more than three acres of land can give applications for the contest and the last date for submitting applications is 11th of July. The competitors willRead More
Deadlock over name of caretaker Balochistan CM continues
QUETTA, JUNE 02 (DNA) – Stalemate over nomination of a caretaker Chief Minister is still continuing In Balochistan as no final decision has yet been taken. In this connection, four rounds of talks have been held between former Chief Minister Mir Abdul Qaddus Bizenjo and former Leader of Opposition in Balochistan Provincial Assembly Abdul Rahim Ziaratwal. Another round of talks is expected to be held today (Saturday). However, if consensus could not be reached, the issue would be submitted to the Parliamentary Committee of the House for its consideration.
Uzbekistan simplifies visa procedure for Pakistani businessmen
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 02 (DNA) – In a bid to facilitate Pakistani business community, the Uzbekistan embassy has simplified the visa procedure and not it will give visa to the entrepreneurs within one day after submission of an online request, diplomats said. Uzbekistan is manufacturing high-quality home appliances, automotive, heavy-duty trucks, earthmoving machinery and agricultural equipment which can be exported to Pakistan, they said. We are making equipment which is equalling to European machinery but it is cheaper which can help in the development of the brotherly country, said Jasur SaidahmedovRead More
ECP to move SC against LHC verdict to nullify changes in nomination papers
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 02 (DNA) – Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Saturday has decided to approach Supreme Court (SC) against Lahore High Court (LHC) decision to annul the nomination papers prepared by the parliament. Addressing a press conference, ECP officials have clarified that the general elections 2018 will be held on July 25 at every cost. ECP had summoned an emergency meeting to make changes in the Form-A and Form-B in the backdrop of LHC’s judgment whereas it had also barred Returning Officers (ROs) from issuing nomination papers. Earlier, the LHCRead More
Mayor of Islamabad praises humanitarian work of Heyder Aliyev Foundation
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 02 (DNA) – Mayor of Islamabad Sheikh Anser Aziz has praised services of Heyder Aliyev foundation led by Mrs Mehriban Aliyeva for the great humanitarian work all over the world and especially in Pakistan. While speaking on the occasion of a reception hosted by the Azerbaijan embassy for special children, the Mayor further said the Heyder Aliyev Foundation has taken many initiatives to provide relief in the earthquake affected areas including a new modern school for girls in Muzaffarabad having capacity to accommodate 500 students at a time.Read More
Sindh caretaker chief minister sworn in
KARACHI, JUNE 02 (DNA) – Former chief secretary Sindh Fazlur Rehman on Saturday took oath as caretaker chief minister of the province. Sindh Governor Muhammad Zubair administered the oath to the interim chief minister at a ceremony attended by bureaucrats, politicians, Chief Secretary, Police IG, Director General of Sindh Rangers and members of business community. Former Sindh chief minister Murad Ali Shah was also present at the ceremony which took place at the Governor’s House.