Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal says Pakistan is blessed with the best human and natural resources that need to be utilized. Addressing convocation of the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics in Islamabad on Tuesday, he said the PIDE has produced …
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Pakistan’s bright future linked with development of Balochistan: Jan Jamali
Acting Governor Balochistan Mir Jan Muhammad Jamali said that in view of the geographical uniqueness of Balochistan and special interest of world powers, it is needed to formulate strategy on a modern scientific basis.Addressing the participants of sem…
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Musadik Malik assures industrialists of resolution of energy issues
Minister of State for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik has assured the industrialists of Karachi to resolve their energy issues at the earliest, particularly availability of natural gas at affordable price. He was speaking dur…
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All resources being utilized to extinguish pine forest fire in Sherani: Secretary
Secretary Forest Balochistan, Dostain Jamaldini has said that all available resources are being utilized to extinguish pine forest fire in District Sherani.In a statement on Tuesday, he said Iranian firefighting tanker aircraft is also being used in ex…
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South Asians in the US swipe right on dating apps catering for them
Published by DPA Most swiping for love on a dating app know the drill. Strategically pen an inviting self-description. Select filters — age, geographic proximity — for potential partners. Perhaps declare intentions: Looking for something serious? Something casual? The dating app Mirchi presents another possibility: “Auntie made me sign up.” The option is part joke,
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Anti-polio campaign begins across country
A five-day anti-polio campaign began across the country on Monday.During the campaign, approximately 43.3 million children under the age of five years will be administered anti-polio vaccine.A supplementary dose of Vitamin A drops will also be administ…
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Former Director News Radio Pakistan Abdul Hameed passes away
Former Director News Radio Pakistan Abdul Hameed passed away after protracted illness in Rawalpindi on Monday morning.He was 74.His funeral prayers will be offered at his native village Panj Dhera in Chakwal District at 6:00 on Monday evening.During hi…
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Seven killed in Abbottabad road accident
Seven people died and 10 others injured in a collision of two tourist coasters in Donga Gali area of Abbottabad on Monday.According to police, after the collision one coaster fell into a deep ravine. Rescue operation is underway in the area for search …
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Met Office identifies 24 valleys bearing potential risk of GLOF in northern areas of KP & GB
The Met Office has identified 24 valleys bearing potential risk of glacial lake outburst and flood activity in Gilgit Baltistan and northern areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to Director Pakistan Meteorological Department Dr. Khalid Malik, abrupt …
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LG by-polls on vacant seats held in KP
Local Bodies Elections on vacant seats in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which were postponed for various reasons, were held on Sunday.According to the Election Commission of Pakistan, the polling took place in South Waziristan, North Waziristan, Kurram, Abbottab…
