CM Murad launches province wide anti-polio drive
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah launched province-wide anti-polio campaign at National Institute of Child Health (NICH). Minister Health Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho, Aziz Memon, Secretary Health Zulfiqar Shah, Commissioner Karachi...
Technology made FIO more effective
The Institution of Federal Insurance Ombudsman was established in the year 2006. In the years that followed it has gained a higher pitch of credibility which is reflective in the ever growing size of the complaints. There has been a noticeable upwar...
Curbing the menace of human trafficking
In a welcome move, the US has hailed Pakistan's performance in controlling the menace of human trafficking and has removed Pakistan from the ‘Tier 2 watch list’ and upgraded it to Tier 2 list pertaining to human trafficking, citing the pr...
Pakistan celebrated ‘diamond jubilee’ with traditional fervor
Islamabad: Pakistanis celebrated country's diamond jubilee with traditional zeal and fervor with commemorative ceremonies being held in different cities. Day dawned with a 31-gun salute in Islamabad and a 21-gun salute in provincial headquarter...
‘Pakistan growing as contemporary state, preserving historical identity’
ISLAMABAD: In message on 75th Independence Day, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto underlined country honours extraordinary efforts of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and his companions that led to creation of Pakistan which he termed “our indepe...
Pakistan Army refutes reports of TTP presence in Swat
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Army dismissed reports of presence of outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) members in Swat, terming it a ‘misunderstanding’. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), alleged presence of outlawed TTP m...
Pakistan gets first locally produced electric car
KARACHI: First locally-produced electric car stemming from collective efforts of Dice Foundation, universities and private sector was launched in Karachi. Launch event was held on country's Independence Day at a local hotel. Booking for car named NUR...
Pakistan a miracle of 20th century: DC Central Taha Saleem
KARACHI: A dignified ceremony was held to mark 75th anniversary of Pakistan Day in Deputy Commissioner Central District office. Deputy Commissioner and Administrator Taha Saleem along with Municipal Commissioner Central Zahid Hussain Rand, Dr. Qaiser...
US, Russia, UAE wish Pakistan on 75th Independence Day
Islamabad: American Foreign Minister Antony Blinkin and Russian President Vladimir Putin have congratulated Pakistan on 75th Independence Day. Anthony Blinkin said that America and Pakistan have a long history of friendly relations which will only ge...
SBP unveils commemorative banknote on 75th Independence Day
Karachi: Acting Gov SBP unveils com Karachi: Acting Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Dr. Murtaza Syed unveiled Rs 75 Commemorative Banknote to mark 75 years of Pakistan’s Independence in a ceremony held at SBP Museum. He inaugurated Roshan...
