GOVERNOR CONSOLES WITH RUSSIAN CG

KARACHI: Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori today visited consulate of Russian Federation and offered his condolence to Consul General Andrey Fedorov over the tragic incident of Moscow. While recording his sentiments on condolence book kept there,Governor Sindh said that terrorist are enemy of peace as they do not hesitate killing innocent people for the sake of their nefarious designs. Governor Tessori condemning this brutal act offered his condolences to bereaved family members. Afterwsrds while talking with media along with the CG,Governor Sindh said that he has come here to offer condolence from entire Pakistani nation. “We can understand the pain

PM orders upgrade of road network to link Reqo Dik project with Gwadar

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized appropriate planning regarding the communication infrastructure, especially the railway line, to take full advantage of minerals in Balochistan. Chairing a meeting on Mines and Minerals of Balochistan with special context to Reqo Dik Project in Lahore today, he instructed the up-gradation of the existing road network at the earliest to connect the Reqo Dik project with Gwadar by road. Shehbaz Sharif said also advised to consult all stakeholders at the official level as well as to remove obstacles regarding the project. Regarding the protection and safety of the workers associated with the Reqo

USAID reaffirms support for developments in Sindh

KARACHI: U.S. Agency for International Development’s Mission Director for Pakistan, Kate Somvongsiri, has expressed longstanding commitment to improving lives and achieving shared development goals in Sindh.

She reaffirmed this commitment during a me…

Pakistan Day celebrated with traditional fervor in Canada

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Day was celebrated with traditional fervor in Canada with ceremonies at the High Commission in Ottawa and the Consulates in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. Pakistan’s High Commissioner in Canada Zaheer A. Janjua hoisted the national flag to the tune of the national anthem. A large number of Pakistani diaspora and Canadians including member of the parliament Yasir Naqvi, attended the ceremony. Messages of the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan were read out on the occasion. In his message on the occasion, the Ambassador paid tribute to the nation’s founding fathers for their vision and untiring struggle

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia stand proudly together at all times: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan and Saudi Arabia stand proudly together at all times and on all occasions. In a tweet today, he recalled his meeting with Minister for Defence of Saudi Arabia Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud who was Guest of honour at the Pakistan Day parade in Islamabad. The Prime Minister expressed his delight over meeting the visiting Saudi dignitary and said he conveyed his warm wishes to the Saudi King and Crown Prince. Shehbaz Sharif said he also congratulated the Saudi Defence Minister on receiving Pakistan’s highest civil award ‘Nishan-e-Imtiaz’ for his

Pakistan flag hoisting ceremony held in New York

ISLAMABAD: At the United Nations, Pakistan has reaffirmed the pledge that inspired by the vision of its founding fathers, it will continue to work for a peaceful and stable international order. The resolve was expressed by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Munir Akram while addressing a flag hoisting ceremony in New York to commemorate Pakistan Day. The Ambassador said it is the day to pay rich tribute to the vision of our founding-fathers and their democratic struggle which made the establishment of Pakistan possible. He said Pakistan joined the United Nations one month after its independence and

Army organizes free medical camp for people of Allahabad

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Army organized a free medical camp for people of Allahabad and it neighbouring villages in Chunian tehsil of district Kasur. According to a report on Sunday, Specialist doctors and paramedical staff examined and treated hundreds of people. Along with free medicines and nutritional supplements, ECG and ultrasound test services were also provided. More than 1300 patients benefited from the free camp. Doctors and paramedical staff also gave awareness lectures on hygiene, balanced diet, prevention and treatment of various diseases including dengue. People appreciated and thanked Pakistan Army for the free medical camps organized frequently in the rural areas

Steps afoot to provide relief to public in Ramadan: Rana

LAHORE: Federal Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain says government is taking measures to provide relief to the public during Holy month of Ramadan.

Talking to newsmen after visiting a Utility Stores in Lahore on Sunday, he sa…