The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to outsource the management of hospitals with poor performance. Provincial Health Advisor, Ehtesham Alion Thursday announced that administrative control of such hospitals would be handed over to the private sector. Initially, two hospitals have been selected for outsourcing. These include Category B, C, and D level hospitals. According to […]
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KP decides to outsource poor performing hospitals
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Pakistan slams Israel’s remarks on forced displacement of Palestinians
Pakistan Saturday strongly condemned recent statements by the Israeli occupying power, expressing its intention to forcibly displace Palestinians from their land. In a statement, the Foreign Office Spokesperson said, “Such actions are a clear violation of international law and a deliberate attempt to sabotage efforts for achieving peace and stability in the region.” “Forced displacement […]
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Water level in rivers remains abnormal, says Memon
Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport & Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon said the water situation in the rivers remains abnormal, but the Sindh government has taken timely measures. He added that the government is monitoring the flood situation round the clock and all relevant institutions are on alert. In a statement, […]
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Turkish, Pakistani air chiefs discuss cooperation in modern warfare
A high level delegation headed by General Ziya Cemal Kadioglu, Commander Turkish Air Force, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force. The delegation was accorded a very warm and cordial welcome upon arrival at Air Headquarters. The meeting featured in-depth discussion on the evolving regional […]
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Pakistan, Iran vow deeper cooperation on SCO Summit sidelines
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, China. According to a Prime Minister’s Office statement, Shehbaz reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to its ‘historic and brotherly’ ties with Tehran, terming the relationship rooted in shared history and faith. Both leaders reviewed […]
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Emergency alert issued for Punjab’s Chenab, Ravi and Sutlej rivers
The National Emergency Operations Center, under Pakistan’s NDMA, has issued a high-level emergency alert for Punjab’s three major rivers: Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej, due to unusually high flood levels and heavy water flow.At Murala, the Chenab River is experiencing an extremely high flood surge of 769,481 cusecs, causing the river level to rise rapidly. Meanwhile, at Khanki, the Chenab has a similar surge of 705,225 cusecs, though its flow is slightly decreasing.
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Indian sentenced to 20 years in explosives case
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Six flights cancelled at Karachi airport monday
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Rabiul Awwal moon not sighted, Eid Milad on Sept 6
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Pakistan, Bangladesh ink six key MoUs to boost bilateral ties
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Rs 1 million fine imposed in NIRM harassment case
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Dar, Chinese and Afghan FMs discuss bold regional plan
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Floods hit KP telecom network, PTA steps in swiftly
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KP CM announces Rs2m compensation for each flood victims’ families
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Rabi-ul-Awwal moon likely on August 24: SUPARCO
SUPARCO has predicted that the moon of Rabi-ul-Awwal is likely to be sighted on Saturday, August 24. If sighted, Eid Milad-un-Nabi (12 Rabi-ul-Awwal) will fall on Thursday, September 5. This forecast offers early guidance for religious observances across the country.
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Pakistani professors earn prestigious MIT recognition
Two professors from Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) have become the first academics from Pakistan to join the renowned Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. This marks a historic achievement for Pakistan’s academic community and highlights the country’s growing influence in global research.
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IHC issues notification regarding summer vacations of two judges
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday issued notification regarding summer vacation of two judges including Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani and Justice Muhammad Azam Khan. The two judges will be on leave from August 15 to 29. Justice Muhammad Azam Khan will be available from August 11 to 20. After the approval of the Chief […]
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SC to hear review plea on 18th
A three-member bench of the Supreme Court will hear a review petition filed against the apex court verdict exonerating Prime Minister Imran Khan in a disqualification case on October 18. The review petition has been filed by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Hanif Abbasi, who is serving a jail sentence in the ephedrine quota case. […]
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Muharram 2022: Moon not sighted, Ashura to be marked on August 9
Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee on Friday could not sight the Muharram-ul-Haram moon, which will mark the beginning of the
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CM KP declares new plans for ETD
Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur Friday chaired an important meeting of the Excise and Taxation Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and has taken key decisions and orders to develop the Excise Department on modern lines and increase its efficiency. Chief Minister’s decision to set up three separate directorates to increase the efficiency of the department. Separate […]
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BISP, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to launch maternal and child health initiative
Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Senator Rubina Khalid, met with Senior Program Officer of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Ms. Zeina Sifri, at BISP Headquarters here Thursday to discuss partnerships in maternal and child health, nutrition, and skill training for beneficiaries. Ms. Sifri expressed keen interest in supporting the pilot phase of BISP’s […]