Pakistan
795 graduates awarded paid internships under CM IT Internship Programme
LAHORE, Jan 07 (APP):Under the special directives of Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) has successfully provided paid IT internships to 795 graduates out of 12,846 registered candidates under the Chief Minister IT Internship Programme. This was shared during a review meeting presided over by PITB Chairman Faisal […]
CM meets FWO delegation; announces Rs 95 bn Karachi development package
KARACHI, Jan 07 (APP): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, presiding over a joint meeting of the Frontier Works Organisation (FWO), the Local Government department, and the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), approved a Karachi Transformation plan aimed at forging a partnership with the FWO to achieve world-class development in the city. The meeting, held […]
WASA records Rs. 4.17bln recovery, achieves over 99pc billing efficiency in 2025
The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Faisalabad achieved major institutional and service delivery milestones during the year 2025 by recording revenue recovery of Rs. 4.17 billion and registering a billing efficiency of more than 99 per cent, reflecting strong financial discipline, improved sewerage services and accelerated digital reforms. A WASA spokesman said here on Wednesday […]
DC reviews cleanliness, municipal services
LAHORE, Jan 07 (APP):Deputy Commissioner Lahore Musa Raza on Wednesday visited the Kamahan Abad area of Tehsil Nishtar to review municipal services under Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s “Suthra Punjab” vision and the Lahore Development Program (LDP). During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner personally inspected cleanliness arrangements and sewerage lines in streets, parks and […]
Ghulam Ali Mallah assigned additional charge as Chairman PEIRA
ISLAMABAD, Jan 07 (APP):The federal government on Wednesday assigned Ghulam Ali Mallah, Executive Director, Inter Board Coordination Commission (IBCC), the additional charge of Chairman, Islamabad Capital Territory – Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority (ICT-PEIRA). According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training (MoFE&PT) vide No. F.1-50/2021/FE&PT.Org dated January 7, […]
SCCI presents holistic proposals to overhaul tax-policy, presentation of growth-oriented next fiscal budget
PESHAWAR, Jan 07 (APP):Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) presented comprehensive proposals to reform existing taxation system, elimination of anomalies and duplicity, and harsh actions to make the upcoming federal budget a growth and investment oriented for next fiscal year. The proposals were unveiled by SCCI president Junaid Altaf during an inaugural session on […]
Gov’t launches comprehensive drive to eliminate pollen allergy in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, Jan 07 (APP):The Ministry of Health has launched a comprehensive and historic campaign to eradicate pollen allergy in the federal capital, on the directions of the prime minister. According to ministry of Health on Wednesday, under the chairmanship of Minister of State for Health Dr Mukhtar Ahmed Malik, a detailed roadmap was prepared, followed […]
3,000 new wheat lines enter field trials in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Jan 07 (APP):Pakistan has moved around 3,000 newly developed wheat lines into field evaluation after accelerating early-stage breeding through a speed breeding facility.Dr Zahid Mahmood, Program Leader of Wheat Program at the National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC), told Wealth Pakistan that the wheat lines have been developed since the launch of the facility in […]
Science-based tree drive slashes pollen allergies in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, Jan 07 (APP): Islamabad has witnessed a significant reduction in pollen allergy cases following a comprehensive, science-based initiative launched by the federal government to address one of the capital’s most persistent public health challenges. Under the directives of the Prime Minister, a detailed roadmap to combat pollen allergy was developed under the supervision of […]
KP Governor, Health Minister hold meeting to strengthen healthcare
ISLAMABAD, Jan 07 (APP):Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Faisal Karim Kundi, called on Federal Minister for Health, Mustafa Kamal, and held a detailed meeting to discuss key challenges confronting the health sector and ongoing initiatives aimed at improving healthcare delivery across the country. During the meeting, the Governor emphasized the significant importance of federal support for […]