Punjab CM announces scores of development projects for Taunsa

TAUNSA: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar, during maiden visit to his home district since assuming the office, announced scores of development projects worth billions of rupees for Taunsa and adjacent areas on Saturday.According to a statement released form his office, CM Usman Buzdar inaugurated dialysis unit at THQ Taunsa and the Urban Bus Service. He laid foundation...

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Tableeghi Jamaat Ameer, Haji Abdul Wahab, passes away

LAHORE: Ameer Tableeghi Jamaat, Haji Abdul Wahab, passed away on Sunday morning after a prolonged illness. He was 95.Haji Abdul Wahab was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Lahore. He was admitted to the hospital five days ago after his health deteriorated and doctors had declared his condition very critical.The funeral prayers of the deceased religious leader will...

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Sindh Food Authority to launch more raids soon: Murtaza Wahab

KARACHI: Adviser to chief minister Sindh on Information and Law, Barrister Murtaza Wahab, on Saturday night visited the family of children who lost their lives after consuming poisonous food at a restaurant in Karachi’s posh area a week ago and offered his condolences, ARY News reported.Speaking to media after meeting the grieved family, Mr Wahab said necessary action would be...

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156 persons arrested over power theft in Peshawar

PESHAWAR: At least 156 people were arrested in difference areas of Peshawar on charges of electricity theft, ARY News reported.The city administration also disconnected 944 illegal connections and issued notices to some people involved in the wrongdoing.According to officials, the administration recovered Rs 30 million from defaulters. While more than 40 transformers were removed...

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Fire erupts at towel factory in Karachi

KARACHI: A blaze erupted at a towel factory in city’s Gabol Town on late Saturday night and it engulfed most parts of the building, ARY News reported.At least 10 fire fighting vehicles were engaged in the operation to douse the flames. The cause of the fire couldn’t be determined as yet.Chief Fire Officer Imtiaz Afzal said that 85 percent of the flames had been doused. He told...

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PM Imran embarks on a day-long visit to UAE

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has left for the United Arab Emirates on a day-long visit today (Sunday), ARY News reported.According to a state-run television, Mr Khan is accompanied by several ministers; and he is visiting the UAE on the invitation of Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Matters...

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