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RCCI lauds decrease in POL prices, urge Gov to pass on the benefits to the masses

RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) President Muhammad Nasir Mirza while lauding the move Government to reduce petroleum prices. In a statement, he said the government should ensure that the impact of the cuts must be shifted to the masses. Petrol and diesel prices have a direct impact on transportation costs. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics(PBS), the inflation rate in March was nine percent. The government will have to take emergency measures to control inflation. Ramadan is approaching and we urged the Government to takeRead More


Pakistan to discuss resumption of hockey ties with India: report

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and India are expected to hold talks to resume hockey ties. The matter may be discussed on the sidelines of the 47th International Hockey Federation (FIH) Statutory Congress in New Delhi. The meeting, which is aimed at electing the FIH president and executive board members for the next four years, will take place from May 19 to May 23. PHF President Brig (retd) Khalid Sajjad Khokhar and PHF Secretary Asif Bajwa are expected to attend the meeting. The officials have already applied for their visas and areRead More


Russian FM’s visit to Pakistan shows success of Islamabad’s foreign policy

NEW DELHI: An Indian writer of national security and defense magazine ‘FORCE’, Pravin Sawhney, says Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov’s upcoming visit to Pakistan shows Islamabad’s successful foreign policy. In a tweet, he said Lavrov’s visit to Pakistan, after India, shows that Pakistan’s successful foreign policy is pivoted on prosperity and connectivity. He said Pakistan has not given up on Kashmir. It has found a peaceful way to get there.


The Biden’s world leaders summit on climate

Munir Ahmed President Joe Biden has invited 40 world leaders to the ‘Leaders Summit on Climate’. The two-day conference will start on 22 April – the Earth Day, and will come ahead of a major UN meeting on the crisis, scheduled for November in Glasgow, Scotland. The conference will be entirely online due to the coronavirus pandemic, and will be live streamed for public viewing. Some of the top leaders including President Xi Jinping and President Putin have been invited. Some of the most climate vulnerable countries from Asia andRead More


Security Forces conducts sanitization operation in NW, Dewagar

RAWALPINDI, APR 4 (DNA) – Security Forces conducted area Sanitization Operation in  Dewagar, North Waziristan , on the reported presence of terrorists. During intense exchange of fire, 1 terrorist, Zahid ud Din resident of Dewagar, North Waziristan was killed. Terrorist, Zahid ud Din was an active member of TTP  in Dewagar and Kharseen areas. He remained actively involved in target killings, terrorist activities against Security Forces, extortion and planting IEDs.=DNA ========


CDA starts work on beautification of Islamabad

ISLAMABAD, APR 4 (DNA) – The Capital Development Authority (CDA) administration is working on road infrastructure and beautification across the city. In this regard, during the last few months, the CDA has completed the work of curb stoning and curb stone painting of 1468 km of main roads and other highways. Completed highways in Sector I-8 include Tipu Sultan Road, I-8 Markaz, Nusrat Fateh Ali, Rehman Baba, Street No. 1,4,8,11,45, Sangam Market, Pakiza Market, Hajveri Market, Pakiza Market, I.8, Interchange, Roundabout, including others, in Sector H-8, Sufi Tabassum Road, FaizRead More