ISLAMABAD, Oct 31 (APP): The Fisheries Department of the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) has recently taken stern action against the elements involved in illegal fishing at the Rawal Lake and confiscatedequipment used for this purpose. Fisheries Deputy Director Sadiq Buzdar told APP Monday that his department during past five months has confiscated four peter diesel […]
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Fisheries Deptt takes stern action against illegal fishing in Rawal Lake
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SC stays execution of schizophrenic patient Imdad Ali
ISLAMABAD, Oct 31 (APP): The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the execution of Imdad Ali, a schizophrenic man convicted in 2002 for murdering a cleric. The hanging was postponed on the basis of Ali’s mental illness.The court issued notices to Advocate General Punjab and Prosecutor General Punjab seeking their comments on the issue. A three […]
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PESCO nabs 153 power stealers
PESHAWAR, Oct 31 (APP): The Peshawar Electricity Supply Company (PESCO) Surveillance Team nabbed 153 more power stealers during successful raids in different areas of Khyber and Mardan Circles on Monday. According to PESCO statement here, 38 electricity stealers were caught in the areas of Pabbi-3 sub division besides 29 at Pabbi-1 sub division including 66% […]
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IHC dismisses plea seeking title of Field Marshal for Army Chief
ISLAMABAD, Oct 31 (APP): Islamabad High Court (IHC) Monday dismissed an intra-court appeal seeking to award title of Field Marshal to Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif. A division bench comprising Justice Athar Minallahand Mian Gul Hassan Aurangzaib heard the appeal. Whether the Constitution allow such moves, the bench questioned.
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IHC allows PTI to hold protest at designated place
ISLAMABAD, Oct 31 (APP): Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday allowed Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) to hold November 2, sit-inat designated place and restrained it from locking down thecity. The court also ordered the government to ensure law and order and public safety in the city during the protest. Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui heard […]
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Pakistan textile industry set for Rs200 billion makeover
ISLAMABAD, Oct 31 (APP): A Rs200 billion package will be infused in country’s current exports including textiles to raise the export ratio. Commerce Minister Khurrum Dastgir said that the government will shortly unveil a Rs180 billion to Rs200 billion package after the discussion with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif who has given hisgo-ahead, Khaleej Times reported.