Islamabad: Govt to establish Expo Centre in capital
Federal government will establish an Expo Centre in Islamabad for the exhibition and sale of goods, manufactured by the trainees of Navtec-sponsored technical courses.
Islamabad: PM housing scheme contract
The housing & works minister has informed the Senate Standing Committee on Housing & Works that the contract for construction of one million houses under Prime Minister’s Housing Programme has not been awarded yet to UK-based Company IHL (as reported rather erroneously in the Press) and the matter is still under process, as each and[…]
Islamabad: Economy: the worst nearing its end
Islamabad: Experts predict the next year to be difficult for the world economy. For Pakistan, it seems, the worst is nearing an end as 2008 closes. The year 2009 may be comparatively more productive for the businesses and the people. It is, however, imperative that war mongers are kept at bay by the people of[…]
Rawalpindi: 2008 witnessed rise in Rawalpindi crime rate
RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi witnessed an alarming rise in crime this year than in the previous year. Statistics available with Daily Times show that 288 people, including women and children, were killed this year compared with 219 killings reported to Rawalpindi police last year. Similarly, 350 attempted murder cases were reported to police compared with 329 cases[…]
Punjab: Defaulters’ mortgaged property auction without court order banned by HC
A FULL bench of the Lahore High Court on Monday restrained financial institutions from disposing of mortgaged properties of defaulters through auction without obtaining court’s order in this regard.
Gwadar port becomes fully functional
QUETTA, Dec 21: The Gwadar port became fully functional on Sunday after a ship carrying fertiliser from Qatar anchored at the port. Federal Minister for Ports and Shipping Nabil Ahmed Gabol and Balochistan Chief Minister Nawab Mohammad Aslam Raisani attended the ceremony held at the port to mark its opening.
Lahore: Power outages: one hour after every hour
LAHORE: The Lahorites have again started facing 12-hour load-shedding in 24 hours as thee Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has increased duration of power outage on the “instructions” of Pakistan Electric Power Company (PEPCO) on the pretext of electricity crisis, The Post has learnt.
Bankers involved in currency scam
ISLAMABAD: The ongoing probe into the currency scam has revealed that influential bankers may be involved. Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) sources said decoded software unearthed that some senior bankers from leading commercial banks might be involved in the currency scam. The agency has contacted the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) so that the bankers could[…]
Newly elected office-bearers want say in DHA by-laws
LAHORE: Residents of the Defence Housing Authority (DHA) have vowed to continue their struggle to have more say in the decision-making process of the society to address the problems facing the residents.
Libraries Need to be Patronised
Karachi: Recalling some of the invaluable literary and historical documents that in many cases lie buried unloved and uncared for in libraries across Pakistan, senior documentary film-maker and scholar Obaidullah Baig urged people to seek out these treasures and learn from them before they are lost to the vagaries of time and human neglect. “The[…]
DHA Islamabad Business Bay
DHA Islamabad announced booking for Business Bay Commercial Avenue in DHA Islamabad, Phase 1, Secotor F. Location: The perfect location of Business Bay is conveniently located at 3 minutes drive from GT Road Rawalpindi and has easy access from Islamabad Highway. It takes only 10 minutes from Islamabad/Rawalpindi Center to reach DHA Phase-1, Sector-F At[…]
Rawalpindi: Projects in the doldrums: RT nazim claims DCO choked development funds
RAWALPINDI: Rawal Town Nazim Sheikh Rashid Shafique on Monday alleged that the district coordination officer (DCO) had choked Rs120 million annual development funds of Rawal Town Council (RTC) and threatened that if the funds were not released immediately, the town council would not approve the budget 2009-2010.
Rawalpindi: People demand overhead bridge on Motorway Stop at Peshawar Road
People travelling in public transport to various cities have urged the government to erect an overhead bridge near Motorway Stop at Peshawar Road as their lives were at risk while crossing the road due to fast moving vehicles at this point.
Mall of Lahore recently added to its already existing line of branded outlets
Mall of Lahore – a prestigious shopping destination in Park Lane Tower Tufail Road and a project of Bahria Town – just recently added Mall of Lahore – a prestigious shopping destination in Park Lane Tower Tufail Road and a project of Bahria Town – just recently added Levi’s, Nike, Baby Shop, Crossroads, Khaadi, McDonalds[…]
DCL UNVEILS ANNIVERSARY PROGRAMME
Karachi, Dec 15: Defence Central Library (DCL) is organizing a three-day literary cum cultural programme to mark its 17th anniversary. The programme features a book exhibition, a literary seminar, a drama festival, a Mushaira and Sham-i-Ghazal.
Islamabad: Capital rural areas to have college, 2 more hospitals
ISLAMABAD: Chief Commissioner Kamran Lashari has announced construction of two hospitals and a college in rural areas of the federal capital. Addressing inaugural ceremony of an art gallery at Saidpur Model Village the other day, he said the hospitals and college would be constructed under a special package announced by Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza[…]
Lahore: Two weeks later: Anti-encroachment campaign effectively ineffective
LAHORE: Encroachments are popping up faster than the City District Government Lahore (CDGL) can remove them as encroachment owners assaulted officials and demoralised the movement.
Lahore: Punjab Govt aims to transform Lahore into 'city built in gardens'
LAHORE: The Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) has devised a plan to beautify the city by increasing greenery at an estimated cost of Rs 500 million, Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) officials said on Friday.
Islamabad: IIUI to open medical college with 500-bed hospital
ISLAMABAD: International Islamic University, Islamabad, (IIUI) will soon open its medical college with a 500-bed hospital to provide better health facilities to the people.
Cartelisation in cement: CCP begins hearing
ISLAMABAD: The competition commission of Pakistan proceeded the hearing against the 17 members of All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA) for the allegation of abuse of the market by fixing output.
A Meeting Chaired by Administrator DHA – For Cleanliness and Sanitation Condition in DHA
Karachi: A meeting chaired by Administrator DHA Brig Khalid Tirmizi was held at DHA’s Main Office to finalize a strategy for bringing a visible improvement in cleanliness and sanitation condition in DHA.
Construction of houses in G -15/3 , G-14/1,2 banned
ISLAMABAD-Sub-Divisional Magistrate (Sadar) Marryam Khan prohibited the construction of houses, loading and un-loading of construction material in the limits of villages falling in sector G 15/3 and G-14/1,2.
Administrator DHA Brig Khalid Masood Ahmed Tirmizi Addressed a Press Conference
Karachi: Administrator DHA Brig Khalid Tirmizi addressed a press conference on the eve of launching of DHA’s Roads Rehabilitation Project at Defence Authority Country & Golf Club here today to delineate the contours and main features of the project.
Rawalpindi-Islamabad Housing Society ready for construction of houses
ISLAMABAD: The dream of owning a home by the journalists working in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad is going to become reality soon as the development work in the first ever residential colony for the journalists is nearing completion within weeks time.
ECC okays credit guarantee scheme for small banks
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet on Tuesday approved a credit guarantee scheme for small banks to help them maintain liquidity through availability of credit facilities from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).