Saturday, 18 May 2013 21:31
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LAHORE: Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Najam Sethi and British High Commissioner Adam Thomson here Saturday discussed the matters of mutual interest, ongoing projects with the cooperation of Department for International Development (DFIF) for the uplift of social sector in the province and promotion of bilateral relations.Head of DFID in Punjab, Tom Owen and acting Political Consular Jasper Thornton were also present.On this occasion, Najam Sethi said that deep friendly and historic relations existed between Pakistan ...
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ISLAMABAD: The residents of the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Sunday demanded of the authorities concerned to bring an end to car parking and collection of entry fee at Benazir Bhutto International Airport.The Civil Aviation Authority-hired contractor imposes a parking fee of over Rs 40 from every visitor for three hours and would charge extra money in case he gets late, said Baqir Sajjad talking to APP.He said that the CAA was charging entry fee without providing any additional facility to visitors, adding that the administrations of other airports in the country charge no such fee.Another visitor, Tanveer said that the authority was unlawfully collecting Rs20 to Rs 40 on account of entry fee from the people.He said that the management of the airport was collecting Rs40 from each vehicle but not providing security of the vehicles, adding that unfortunately the authority has clearly written on the token ...
KARACHI: The construction work of the Jinnah Terminal Flyover would be completed by May 30 and it would be opened for public. This was stated by the Administrator of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), Syed Hashim Raza Zaidi, on Saturday. He pointed out that the cost of the project would be to the tune of Rs 289 million. The Administrator KMC further stated that modern LED lights would be installed at the three-lane flyover whose ...
LAHORE: Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Najam Sethi and British High Commissioner Adam Thomson here Saturday discussed the matters of mutual interest, ongoing projects with the cooperation of Department for International Development (DFIF) for the uplift of social sector in the province and promotion of bilateral relations.Head of DFID in Punjab, Tom Owen and acting Political Consular Jasper Thornton were also present.On this occasion, Najam Sethi said that deep friendly and historic relations existed between Pakistan ...
LAHORE: Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Arif Nizami on Saturday visited the residence of renowned folk singer Reshma and gave her a cheque of Rs500,000.The minister said "Reshma is our national asset and has earned great fame for Pakistan through her talent."On this occasion, Reshma requested the minister that she wanted to perform two shows which might be arranged for her at Alhamra. The minister assured her that it would be done.Reshma congratulated the ...
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Justice Mir Hazar Khan Khoso (Retd) has expressed his deep grief and sorrow over the passing away of prominent lawyer and political leader from Khyber Pakhtunkhaw Bacha Khan in Peshawar.In his message of condolence to the grieved family, the Prime Minister praised the services of Bacha Khan for the protection and promotion of rights of people and rule and law.The Prime Minister prayed for the departed soul and grant of courage to ...
ISLAMABAD: Leader of PML-N Sadiqul Farooq has said that due to free and fair elections 2013 PML-N has got the opportunity to lead the destiny of the country.Talking to Radio Pakistan, he added that PML-N will focus on all persisting problems in the country and it is a good omen that leader of PML-N Main Nawaz Sharif is a mature and supported by a good team.He said we delivered best in past two times governance, ...
BEIJING: China's Beidou navigation system is set to increase its presence in the Asia-Pacific region, with Pakistan expected to become its fourth overseas customer later this month.Huang Lei, international business director of Beijing BDStar Navigation, which helps promote Beidou, or Compass, in the international market, told China Daily the company will build a network of stations in Pakistan to enhance the location accuracy of Beidou.These continuously operational reference stations will be built after the two ...
