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Shahzain Bugti appointed as SAPM on Reconciliation and Harmony in Balochistan

The Prime Minister has appointed Chief Jamhoori Watan Party and MNA Nawabzada Shahzain Bugti as Special Assistant on Reconciliation and Harmony in Balochistan. The notification to this effect was issued by the cabinet division today (Wednesday).


Norway sets up new climate fund for green investments

OSLO – The Norwegian government is to set up a climate fund of about 10 billion kronor (1.15 billion dollars), Minister of International Development Dag-Inge Ulstein announced on Wednesday. “This fund is a real breakthrough in climate finance through leadership and action,” Ulstein said. Norway believes there is a growing and urgent need for climate investments around the world, in particular in developing countries where the impact of climate change is especially felt. “We believe that by providing more risk capital to energy investments in these countries, we can contributeRead More


Haitian President shot dead at his home: Interim PM

In Haiti, President Jovenel Moise was shot dead in his home on Wednesday. In separate statements, the President House and the interim Prime Minister Claude Joseph announced that the first lady was also wounded in the attack and is currently hospitalized.


UK PM Johnson outlines end to England’s virus restrictions

LONDON: Britain has set out plans to end the COVID-19restrictions having social and economic impact in two weeks Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed that the government aims to end restrictive measures on 19th of this month, with a final decision to be taken next week. He said the step would eliminate formal limits on social contact, the instruction to work from home, and mandates to wear face masks. The social distancing guidelines will also be scrapped. 


Govt transforming traditional techniques in minerals, gems sector: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that for the first time in the 74 years of history of the country, the minerals and gems sector is being restructured into an export industry. Chairing a meeting of gems, jewellery, and minerals task force in Islamabad today (Wednesday) Imran Khan said the government is transforming the traditional techniques in the minerals and gems sector by introducing the latest technology. The Prime Minister was apprised of the restructuring of the gems, jewellery and minerals sector and the recommendations over the proposed mineralRead More


Prolonged unannounced load-shedding continues unabated

LAHORE, JUL 07 (DNA) – Tall claims of providing uninterrupted electricity to the country again proved false as various cities of Pakistan including Lahore is reeling under heavy load-shedding resulting in leaving citizens without electricity for hours. Due to system overload in extreme heat, power cut observed in different areas. The worst load shedding is taking place in different cities including Sheikhupura, Kasur, Nankana Sahib, Patoki, Okara and Raiwind. Due to the power crisis, besides Lahore, long hours of load-shedding is also taking place in other cities, including Islamabad.Lahore’s Shafiqabad,Read More