August 2023 - Page 6 of 42

Pak Army’s rescue, relief efforts continue in areas inundated by flood water

Posted August 27, 2023 by Web Desk

Pakistan Army’s rescue and relief efforts are continuing in low-lying areas, which have been inundated by flood water released in the Sutlej River by India.In this connection, the troops are also engaged in distribution of free ration; besides, carrying out rescue operation and running free medical camps for the flood…

Caretaker PM vows to utilise all available resources for development of Balochistan

Posted August 27, 2023 by Web Desk

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has vowed to utilize all available resources for development of Balochistan.Talking to tribal elders in Quetta, he expressed government's resolve to develop infrastructure and provide all resources including electricity and water in the province to ensure its vibrant role in national economy.The Prime Minister said…

PM Kakar vows to bring higher education in Pakistan at par with world standards

Posted August 27, 2023 by Web Desk

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has reiterated to remove all hurdles in the way of bringing the level of higher education in Pakistan equal to the international standards.He was chairing a meeting of the vice-chancellors of all the public sector universities of Balochistan in Quetta on Sunday.The Prime Minister said…

Caretaker PM convenes emergency meeting regarding electricity rates

Posted August 27, 2023 by Web Desk

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul-Haq Kakar has convened an emergency meeting in Islamabad on Sunday regarding electricity rates and consumer bills.According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister office, the Prime Minister also instructed the Ministry of Power and the distribution companies to give a detailed briefing in this…

Caretaker PM assures resolution of all issues of Balochistan

Posted August 27, 2023 by Web Desk

A delegation from Balochistan led by Sahibzada Muhammad Khan called on Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar in Quetta on Sunday.The delegation members congratulated Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar for assuming office of the interim Prime Minister and expressed best wishes for him.The apprised the Prime Minister of longstanding problems of the people of…

Commerce Ministry devising a plan to boost country’s exports

Posted August 27, 2023 by Web Desk

Ministry of Commerce and Industries is devising a plan to boost the country’s exports by extending all-out support to the industry stakeholders.This was stated by Caretaker Minister for Commerce and Industries Dr Gohar Ejaz while talking to leading exporters during his visit to All Pakistan Textile Mills Association House in…

Steps being taken to uproot menace of terrorism: Bugti

Posted August 27, 2023 by Web Desk

Caretaker Interior Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti visited the headquarters of Frontier Corps Balochistan in Quetta, where he was briefed about the security situation in the province, border management and other matters.Speaking on the occasion, Sarfaraz Bugti said all possible measures are being taken to uproot the menace of terrorism from…

No room for extremism, religious animosity in Pakistan: Jamal

Posted August 27, 2023 by Web Desk

Caretaker Minister for National Heritage and Culture Dr Jamal Shah says extremism and religious animosity will not be tolerated at any cost in Pakistan.Talking to media in Jaranwala, he said our religion Islam doesn't permit any kind of discrimination and violence against any other religion and beliefs. He said that…

Nadeem Jan for streamlining services of all govt hospitals in ICT

Posted August 27, 2023 by Web Desk

Caretaker Minister for National Health Services Dr Nadeem Jan has directed concerned to streamline the services of all governmental hospitals in Federal Capital.Talking to media at PIMS Hospital in Islamabad on Sunday, he said shortage of Class-IV staff in hospital will be addressed through the recruitment process.Commenting on shortage of…

Govt Employees Used Free Electricity Worth Rs. 8 Billion in 2022

Posted August 27, 2023 by Web Desk

Employees of electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) consumed free electricity worth Rs. 8.19 billion in 2022, according to Senator Mushtaq Ahmed.In a post on X, the Senator highlighted that according to data provided by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), power sector employees consumed 340 million free electricity units. As…

Commerce Minister Urges Textile Exporters to Focus on Value-Added Products

Posted August 27, 2023 by Web Desk

Interim Commerce Minister Dr Gohar Ejaz has urged textile exporters to shift their focus on the value-added products, including garments, to achieve the $80 billion export target.Talking to leading exporting during his visit to the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) House on Saturday, the minister pledged to address concerns…

Price of Gold Increases by Over Rs. 7,500 Per Tola in One Week

Posted August 27, 2023 by Web Desk

The price of gold in Pakistan increased by Rs. 7,700 per tola during the outgoing week to close at Rs. 234,500 per tola.According to the data released by the All-Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA), the price of gold (24 carats) dropped by Rs. 1,000 per tola to Rs.…

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