Pakistan has consistently backed peaceful resolution of Kashmir issue, says Senate chairman
Islamabad — Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani reaffirmed that Pakistan has consistently supported a peaceful and lasting resolution of the Kashmir issue, in line with United Nations resolutions and the…
Senate sub-committee defers ETPB review meeting over ministers’ absence
Islamabad — A Senate sub-committee meeting scheduled to review matters relating to the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) was deferred on Tuesday after the absence of the federal minister and…
PM Shehbaz Sharif Calls for Just Resolution of Kashmir Dispute
Islamabad — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged the international community to recognize the need for a just resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, reiterating Pakistan’s support for the Kashmiri…
Pakistan moves ahead with privatisation of power distribution companies
Islamabad — Pakistan has formally advanced its power sector reform agenda by moving forward with the privatisation of selected electricity distribution companies, according to official documents and sector officials familiar…
Time for a Decisive Stand on Kashmir
Conflicts among human beings are as old as civilisation itself. Differences of belief, territory, power and perception have repeatedly pushed societies into confrontation. History records that such conflicts are addressed…
PKCERT, Kaspersky sign MoU to strengthen Pakistan’s national cybersecurity
Islamabad — The National Computer Emergency Response Team of Pakistan and global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s capacity to detect, prevent, and…
Pakistani scientists develop Basmati variety with longest grain of 9.66mm
ISLAMABAD, Jan 04 (APP): Scientists at the Rice Research Institute (RRI) have developed a new Basmati rice variety featuring the longest grain ever recorded in Pakistan, measuring 9.66mm. “Sultan Super…
Bano Qabil programme to offer free IT training to 22,000 students in Lower Dir
By Rahmat Ullah Swati Timergara — More than 22,000 male and female students in Lower Dir will receive free information technology training under Phase Two of the Bano Qabil programme,…
FBR seals chutes at Safina Sugar Mills over track and trace violations
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has sealed two production chutes at Safina Sugar Mills in District Chiniot after identifying violations of track and trace regulations during the ongoing sugarcane…
DPO Mardan visits Chamber of Commerce, assures traders of support and improved law and order
By Fazal Haq MARDAN: District Police Officer (DPO) Mardan Masood Ahmad Bangash visited the Mardan Chamber of Commerce and Industry on the invitation of Chamber Group Leader and Provincial General…
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