Survey committees to assess flood damages, says Sharjeel Memon
KARACHI: Sindh government has constituted survey committees to assess damages caused by heavy rains and subsequent floods across province. In a statement, Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon said informed that committees have been formed at Uni...
World Bank assures Pakistan to provide $22.2m for flood-affected farmers
Islamabad: The World Bank (WB) will provide financial support of $22.2 million for rehabilitation of flood-affected farmers through a project, a statement from the Ministry of National Food Security and Research said. Record monsoon rains and melting...
Iran blocks Instagram, Whatsapp amid hijab protest
TEHRAN: Iran blocked access to Instagram and WhatsApp imposing drastic restrictions on internet access. Protests which entered seventh day started after death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini last week, who was arrested by controversial morality police in...
Pak FO refutes all reports of Israel’s visit
ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Foreign Affairs categorically rejected a delegation from Pakistan visiting Israel. Responding to media queries, FO spokesperson said that reported visit in question was organised by a foreign non-governmental organisation (NGO)...
PTI should play its role in Parliament: CJP
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial has remarked PTI should play its role in Parliament. He further observed millions of people have been rendered homeless in floods at present. Neither drinking water is available nor food to...
Law Minister rejects baseless propaganda on Transgenders Act
ISLAMABAD: Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar rejected baseless propaganda regarding Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill. Addressing a joint news conference along with Prime Minister’s Advisor Qamar Zaman Kaira here, he said it is...
PM acknowledges Angelina’s empathy for millions of flood victims
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif acknowledged “empathy and compassion” of United Nations special envoy Angelina Jolie, who is currently on visit to Pakistan in solidarity with flood-affected people. “Pakistan thanks Angelina...
Mansha hopeful after Jolie’s visit, says climate change will get results
famed actor Mansha Pasha on Tuesday shared a tweet in which she not just praised the visit by Hollywood Star Angelina Jolie for flood affected areas but also raised hope to discuss more about the serious threat of climate change. Recently famous Holl...
Massive development projects in District Central progressing ahead: Taha Saleem
KARACHI: Deputy Commissioner and Administrator District Central Taha Saleem is seemed serious to bring improvement in financial affairs of district. To increase tax recovery, recovery department is collecting tax not only through manpower but also th...
CM Punjab announces 30,000 jobs, lifts ban on recruitment
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Parvez Elahi announced 30,000 new jobs in province after lifting ban on recruitment yesterday. Recruitments would be made in different departments and projects in grade BPS-1 to BPS-5 while hiring related to above BPS-5...
