Punjab Governor Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rehman says the life of Hazrat Muhammad (SAWW) is the beacon of light for entire mankind.Addressing a ceremony in connection with Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAWW) celebrations at the Governor’s House in Lahore today, he said…
BISP starts disbursement of quarterly tranche of Benazir Kafaalat
Benazir Income Support Programme has started disbursement of quarterly tranche of Benazir Kafaalat cash assistance to the beneficiaries across the country.According to the BISP, under the process, rupees nine thousand per household will be distributed…
Aneeq Ahmad inaugurates Islamic Calligraphy Exhibition in Islamabad
Caretaker Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Aneeq Ahmad inaugurated Islamic Calligraphy Exhibition in Islamabad today.The exhibition displays the work of Calligrapher Wasil Shahid.The Minister praised the work of Wasil Shahid.Sourc…
World Bank delegation visits Sindh Emergency Service Rescue 1122 Headquarters
A World Bank delegation led by Regional Director for Sustainable Development South Asia Dina Umali-Deininger visited the Sindh Emergency Service Rescue 1122 Headquarters in Karachi today.The delegation was briefed about services being provided by the …
Govt to provide better health facilities to masses: Ali Mardan
Caretaker Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Ali Mardan Khan Domki has said that the government is committed to provide better health facilities to the people of the province.He said this while visiting Balochistan Institute of Child Health Care Children …
CM KP approves Rs300,000 for treatment of ailing Journalist Zafar Wazir
Caretaker Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Azam Khan has approved financial assistance for the treatment of ailing Journalist Zafar Wazir.The Chief Minister approved an amount of 300,000 rupees for the medical treatment of the journalist, hailing fro…
Rupee Rises 15th Day in a Row Against US Dollar
The Pakistani rupee rose 15th day in a row against the US Dollar today after opening trade at 289 in the interbank market.At 11:30 PM, it was bullish, rising as high as 286 after gaining ~Rs. 5 against the greenback.Later, the interbank rate eased to t…
OGRA Tells the Public Not to Get Too Happy Over Petrol Price Speculations
After the recent claim by Interim Commerce Minister Gohar Ejaz regarding a reduction in prices of petroleum products, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Monday emphasized the importance of avoiding speculations regarding the prices.The comm…
National Refinery Successfully Produces ‘Bunker Fuel’ for Sea Vessels
National Refinery Limited (PSX: NRL) has announced the production and supply of very low furnace oil (VLFSO), also known as “bunker fuel”, after the necessary change in crude mix and adjustments in the production process.In a notice to the Pakistan St…
SECP Warns Public Against Investing in ISMMART Group
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued a warning advising the general public against investing in fraudulent investment schemes of ISMMART Group.In a press statement issued on Monday, SECP said it has noticed that an entit…
Central Contract Controversy Likely to End After Inzamam’s Intervention
The longstanding dispute surrounding central contracts in Pakistan cricket seems to be edging towards a resolution after the intervention of Inzamam-ul-Haq.The Chief Selector of the national team has initiated talks with PCB Chairman, Zaka Ashraf, and …
29 Injured As Passenger Train Hit Cargo Train In Punjab
Twenty-nine people were injured, when a passenger train collided with a cargo train in Pakistan’s east Punjab province this morning, state-run rescue organisation, Rescue 1122 said.The incident happened at 4:30 a.m. (local time), due to possible neglig…