ISLAMABAD, FEB 8: Punjab Inspector Gen­eral (IG) Dr Usman Anwar informed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday that it would be a “difficult task” to hold elections in the province until a police operation against militants, expected to be completed in four to five months, was over.   Last week, the Punjab police had launched a grand counterterrorism operat­ion in the highly complex and inac­cessible hilly areas of Mian­wali district, hours after some heavily equipped militants of the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakis­tan (TTP) attacked a police station in theRead More

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Petroleum Musadik Malik has warned petroleum products hoarders of “dire consequences” and blamed them for creating an artificial shortage of the commodities in the country. “Sufficient stocks of petroleum products are available in the country to meet the needs of petrol (363,085 metric tonnes) for 20 days and diesel (515,687 metric tonnes) for 29 days,” the minister told a press conference on Wednesday. The minister — as reports surface of people facing hardships in getting petrol and diesel across several cities — told journalists thatRead More

ISLAMABAD, FEB 8: /DNA/ – The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, organized a special event on “76 Years of Pakistan-Iran Diplomatic Relations.” The speakers included: Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General, ISSI; Ms. Amina Khan, Director CAMEA; H.E. Sayed Mohammad Ali Hosseini, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan: H.E. Mr. Rahim Hayat Qureshi, Ambassador of Pakistan to Iran; Mr. Ehsan Khazaei, Cultural Counselor of the EmbassyRead More

DNA ISLAMABAD, FEB 8: The Pearl-Continental Hotel Rawalpindi is proud to welcome Sadaqat Sohail as our new Executive Chef. With two decades of working experience in Pakistan and the Middle East, Sadaqat excels in Continental and Arabic Cuisines. He is known for his innovative cooking style and providing exceptional dining experiences. Sadaqat is also a senior member of the World Chef Association and an Executive Member of the Pakistan Chef Association. Our guests are invited to come and enjoy Sadaqat’s delicious and inspiring dishes at Pearl-Continental Hotel Rawalpindi. DNA

ISLAMABAD, FEB 08 (DNA) — Islamabad Capital Police has intensified action against smoke emitting and pressure horns vehicles for the purpose of environmental protection, a police public relations officer said.   He said that, following the special directions of IGP Islamabad Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan, Islamabad capital police has intensified the crackdown against vehicles causing environmental pollution and using pressure horns.   In this regard all Zonal DSPs have been directed to take stern action against vehicles involved in polluting the environment. Mobile squads of Islamabad capital police have beenRead More

PRCS Chairman Sardar Shahid Ahmed Laghari expressed his grief and sorrow over the destruction and casualties; assured all possible support on behalf of Red Crescent to help the Syrian earthquake victims. Syrian Ambassador Dr. Ramez Alraee expressed his gratitude for the assistance and cooperation, calling Pakistan his second home; Requested for the supply of medical equipment to save the lives of the injured. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Red Crescent Society has donated a generous sum of $ 25,000 to the Syrian Embassy in Pakistan for the releif and recovery of Syrian earthquakeRead More