Pakistan’s Permanent Representative in the United Nations Munir Akram has called for conservation of endangered wildlife species especially the Markhor. He was speaking at an event titled “Conserving the Markhor,” in New York. Munir Akram said the Markhor, an ecologically significant species, plays a vital role in its ecosystem. It
A meeting of federal cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, is in progress in Islamabad. Source: Radio Pakistan
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has expressed gratitude to German authorities for their swift response to attack on Pakistani consulate in Frankfurt. Talking to German Ambassador Alfred Grannas in Lahore today, she expressed hope that those responsible for the attack will be brought to justice and stressed need of preventing
Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has emphasized the crucial role of public-private partnerships in achieving development goals of the province. She stated this during a meeting with Chairman of the J7 Group, Maqbool Hussain Awan, in Lahore today. During the meeting, matters of urban development, affordable housing projects, and
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has directed Capital Development Authority (CDA) to ensure drainage of water in low lying areas of capital territory at regular intervals in view of torrential rains. The Interior Minister contacted the CDA Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa and asked him to personally supervise the drainage work. He
The relevant government agencies are continuing their operation against drug peddlers. According to the latest statistics, 1043 metric tons of drugs have been seized and 1612 drug dealers arrested from across the country since the launch of operation in September last year. Source: Radio Pakistan
Minister for Power Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari says government is taking all possible measures to bring reforms in power sector to reduce tariff rate. Talking to a private channel, he said reforms in power sector are imperative to bring electricity tariff rate at affordable price. He said we are reviewing
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has inaugurated the upgraded OPD of Lady Aitchison Hospital in Lahore. On this occasion, the Chief Minister visited the OPD ward and inquired about the health of mothers and children, praying for their speedy recovery. She consoled patients in the ward and ordered the