Saturday, October 3rd, 2020
KP defines rules for preserving scenic beauty of tourist spots
PESHAWAR, Oct 03 (DNA): The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has envisaged regulations for Kumrat and Kalam development authorities to preserve the scenic beauty of tourist spots. The spokesperson of the KP tourism department that rules have been defined for Kumrat and Kalam development authorities for protecting the natural beauty of the tourist destinations. Under the new rules, the authorities will impose fines over the violations of rules defined by the provincial tourism department. Rs2 million fine or three-year jail will be imposed for the construction of illegal housing societies, whereas,Read More
Two food inspectors involved in wheat smuggling arrested
KARACHI, Oct 03 (DNA): An anti-corruption team led by Circle Officer Sukkur Abdul Ghani Lark on the instructions of Deputy Director Anti-Corruption Sukkur Munir Ahmed Khouhro has arrested two food inspectors from Islamabad who were involved in wheat smuggling. According to details, the Supreme Court of Pakistan had rejected the bail pleas of food inspectors Abdul Hafeez Joyo and Fahim Akhtar Dahar and the food inspectors have been arrested from Islamabad and the arrested food inspectors will be produced in court in Sukkur on October 05. It may be recalledRead More
Armenia continues to exploit local and foreign journalists
DNA ISLAMABAD – There is an increasing number of reports indicating Armenia’s irresponsible attempts to exploit journalists, both its own nationals and citizens of third countries in the course of its ongoing military operations against the Republic of Azerbaijan. It is of particular concern that in some cases while bringing journalists and other media professionals into the theatre of active military operations Armenia, apparently on purpose, does not take necessary measures with a view to clearly distinguishing them from combatants. This irresponsible behavior of Armenia in itself is a seriousRead More
APRA appeals CM Sindh to No closure of restaurants in the wake of COVID-19
DNA Karachi: Baber Nehal, newly elected chairman of All Pakistan Restaurant Association (APRA), has expressed deep concern over the closure of several restaurants by the Sindh government in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and said that corona’s spread is by no means due to restaurants, so restaurants that have been closed should be reopened immediately. In an appeal to Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, APRA chairman said that all the restaurants are strictly following the precautionary measures taken by the Sindh government and urged the restaurant staff asRead More
12 outlaws including 4 drug pushers held
ISLAMABAD, OCT 3 (DNA) – Islamabad Police in its massive crackdown against drug pushers and criminals, held 12 accused from various areas in the city during the last 24 hours, a police spokesman said on Saturday. He said that, on special orders of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Aamir Zulfiqar Khan, Deputy Inspector General of Police (Operations) Waqar Ud Din had asked all the police stations to renew efforts against anti-social elements. Following these directions Tarnol police arrested 03 accused Iqbal Khan , Zahir Shah and Abdul Rehman andRead More
Managing Director Pakistan Bait-ul-Maal calls on Punjab CM
LAHORE, Oct 03 (DNA): Managing Director Pakistan Bait-ul-Maal Aun Abbas Bapi called on Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar at Punjab House Islamabad. Usman Buzdar said that the uplift and welfare the deprived segment of the society is our mission and an effective strategy has been adopted to bring less privileged people into the mainstream. The scope of “Pannahgahs” is being expanded besides opening almonries in other cities. He said that Punjab has given principle approval for setting up of Pannahgah Authority which will soon be operational. He said thatRead More