Friday, February 11th, 2022
Chairman HEC’s Allegations of Interference in HEC, Universities Refuted
Islamabad, Feb 11 /DNA/ – The Higher Education Commission (HEC) and the Government refute the unfounded allegations levelled by Chairman HEC Tariq Banuri that there is external interference in affairs of HEC as well as universities. In a statement, it has been clarified that the Government believes in transparency in the functioning of all Government departments at all levels, be it HEC, universities or any other institution. The statement says that, since the Government took office, it has been ensured that the education sector, and particularly higher education sector, isRead More
Prize distribution ceremony held at PAF Ski resort Naltar
Naltar, /DNA/ – Prize distribution ceremony of 29th National Ski Championship-2022 was held at PAF Ski Resort, Naltar today. Air Marshal Muhammad Mughees Afzal, Chairman Pakistan Aeronautical Complex was the Chief Guest at the occasion. Addressing the ceremony, the Chief Guest appreciated the efforts of PAF and WSFP for the promotion of winter sports in Pakistan. He also congratulated all stakeholders for successfully holding the mega event. The Chief Guest also awarded medals among the winning players. Gilgit Baltistan Scouts clinched the winner trophy of 29th National Ski Championship-2022. InRead More
Envoys of New Zealand, Mexico, Ghana, and Uganda present credentials to President Alvi
Islamabad, 11 Feb /DNA/ – The newly appointed non-resident envoys of New Zealand, Mexico, Ghana, and Uganda, presented their credentials to President Dr Arif Alvi at a ceremony, held at Aiwan-e-Sadr, today. Later, the High Commissioners-designate of New Zealand, Mr Michael Wehi Mailetonga Walsh, and Uganda, Mr Muhammad Tezikuba Kisambira, and the Ambassadors-designate of the United Mexican States, Mr Guillermo Alejandro Puente Ordorica and Ghana, Mr Eric Owusa-Boateng, made separate calls on the President. Talking to the envoys, the President said that Pakistan was a very important country having overRead More
DC asks citizens to help admin keep the city clean
Staff Report LODHRAN: Deputy Commissioner Captain ( R) Shoaib Ali appealed from citizens to cooperate with Administration in keeping Lodhran city clean and beautiful. He said that on special directions from CM Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar and Chief Secretary Punjab cleanliness drive has been initiated. He expressed these remarks while reviewing the cleaning matters of the city. He said that in this special drive cleaning of streets, roads and canals is in progress, he added that during this drive parks throughout the city will be restored where facilities will beRead More
100 shops, 200 stalls gutted in Lalamusa
As reports suggest fire broke out due to some short circuit Gulzar Noshi LALAMUSA, A huge fire destroyed Lunda Bazaar in Lalamusa burning over 100 shops and more than 200 garments stalls and carts on Friday. The bazaar is located on the edge of the Grand Trunk (GT) Road. As reports suggest fire broke out due to some short circuit. The blaze which broke out on Thursday night was extinguished after more than three hours.According to Rescue officials, the fire engulfed the whole Bazaar in a flash. The firefighters have been able to douseRead More
Several illegal structures demolished in anti-encroachment drive
PESHAWAR, Feb 11: Charsadda district administration on Friday launched a crackdown against encroachment and demolished dozens of illegally-erected structures at Shabqaddar. According to the district administration, the action was taken by Additional Assistant Commissioner Shabqaddar in line with directives of Deputy Commissioner Sadat Hassan following public complaints. Supported by police personnel and Tehsil Municipal Administration’s (TMA) staff removed encroachments from footpaths at bazaar. The AAC said that operations against encroachment would continue indiscriminately to facilitate pedestrians and overcome traffic congestion.