Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday said its November 2 lockdown will now be marked as a day of thanksgiving in Islamabad. Talking to media, chairman Imran Khan said that his party will celebrate Supreme Court’s decision to form a commission on Panamagate on November 2 at Islamabad’s Parade ground at 2 pm instead of going […]
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PTI postpones ‘lock-down’, decides to celebrate ‘thanksgiving’ day on Nov 2
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Package to increase FC salaries, police upgradation approved
ISLAMABAD, Nov 1 (APP): Ministry of Finance on Tuesday accorded approval in Frontier Constabulary (FC) salaries as well as upgradation package for Islamabad police. Ministry of Interior had moved a summary for the purpose which has been formally approved. After final approval from Prime Minister, a notification in this regard would be issued.
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Experts to limit screen time for children
ISLAMABAD, Nov 1 (APP): The experts have discouraged screening by children younger than age 2 and advised to limitise time to maximum one or two hours a day for younger children to avoid health hazards. Medical Expert from Poly Clinic Hospital, Dr Sharif Astoris aid, “Children who use smart phones and tablets are at risk […]
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Police arrest 149 criminals from Peshawar
PESHAWAR, Nov 1 (APP): The district police on Tuesday arrested 149 law violators including 5 proclaimed offenders during a crackdown against anti-social elements from City, Cantt, Rural and Saddar circles. According to police, 149 criminals and drug peddlers were arrested while 13 bikers for pillion riding and 38 businessmen having poor security arrangements were also […]
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PM grieved over loss of lives in Gaddani ship explosion
ISLAMABAD, Nov 1 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday expressed deep grief over the loss of lives in explosion at an oil tanker in the Gaddani shipbreaking yard and directed to expedite rescue activities to save stranded workers. He directed for utmost efforts to extinguish fire as soon as possible while exercising caution.
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Dar congratulates PM, Nation on improvement in country’s credit
rating ISLAMABAD, Nov 1 (APP): Finance Minister, Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar Tuesday congratulated Prime Minister and the nation on improvement of country credit rating by Standard and Poor. The Standard & Poor’s has improved Pakistan’s long-term credit rating from B negative to B with stable outlook.