Wednesday, August 26th, 2020
Japan provides specialized equipment to ANF to strengthen border security
DNA ISLAMABAD, AUG 26 – As part of sequential significant support by the Government of Japan for Pakistan to contribute the promotion of peace and stability in Pakistan and Afghanistan region, H.E. Mr. MATSUDA Kuninori, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan and Mr. Jeremy Milsom, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Country Office Representative in Pakistan handed over equipment for the Precursor Information Management System (PIMS) and Networking Equipment to Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) at the handing-over ceremony held at ANF Headquarters, Rawalpindi on 26th August, 2020. H.E.MuhammadRead More
Govt committed to solve problems of overseas Pakistanis: Chairman DOPC
ATTOCK, AUG 26 (DNA) – Chairman District Overseas Pakistanis Committee Ch Adil Khan chaired a meeting on Wednesday in Deputy Commissioner Office for Overseas Pakistanis Complaint Cell and reviewed the progress of Departments in connection with the resolution of complaints. Chairman District Overseas Pakistanis Committee Ch Adil Khan said PTI government is committed to solve problems of Overseas Pakistanis. He expressed these views while addressing a meeting of the District Overseas committee. He said a large number of Overseas Pakistanis living abroad belong to Attock. He said that the overseasRead More
Sindh govt forms committee to keep a close watch on SBCA
KARACHI : The Sindh government has formed a committee to review the Sindh Building Control Authority’s (SBCA) affairs and monitor the issuance of permits for construction of high-rises and approval of maps by it. The committee has been constituted with approval of Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah. A notification to this effect has been issued. According to the notification, the local government secretary will head the committee comprising nine members. It has been tasked to review and monitor the authority’s matters, including grant of permits for high-rises and approval ofRead More
Palestine Envoy, DC plant Olive tree at embassy
A.M Bhatti Islamabad, AUG 26 – The Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Pakistan, Ahmed Jawad Rubai, met at the embassy headquarters with the Deputy Commissioner of Islamabad Muhammad Hamza Shafqat, accompanied by the President of the Pakistani Youth, where they discussed joint cooperation methods and plans for the Embassy of the State of Palestine to contribute to the initiative of the Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan aiming to cultivate millions Trees by planting many Palestinian olive trees that will be imported from Palestine with funding from the PalestinianRead More
Uzair Baloch indicted in murder of gangster Arshad Pappu
A Karachi Anti-Terrorism Court indicted on Wednesday Lyari gang leader Uzair Baloch in the murder of gangster Arshad Pappu. Baloch has denied the charges. The court has ordered the prosecution to present its witnesses at the next hearing. An amended chargesheet was filed, adding Baloch’s name to the case. Baloch has requested the judge who recorded his confessional statement to appear before the ATC. He wants him to submit an affidavit and be questioned regarding his confession. He had previously denied ever recording a confessional statement. He also said thatRead More
KCCI President urges to declare Karachi as ‘calamity-hit’
KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Agha Shahab Ahmed Khan, while expressing deep concerns over the disaster suffered by Karachi due to torrential rainfalls, urged the government to immediately declare Karachi as ‘calamity-hit’ and intensify rescue and relief activities as many areas have been terribly inundated, hundreds of houses, particularly those situated in low-lying areas, have been completely swept away and a huge population remains stranded at the rooftops of their homes because of massive flooding all around their areas. In a statement issued, Agha Shahab statedRead More