Muhammad Saleem

Imported diapers: policy loopholes hurt economy
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Imported diapers: policy loopholes hurt economy

At a time when the government is vigorously striving to bring as much revenue as possible, some of its own departments have policy loopholes, contradicting government's objectives and initiatives, it has been learnt.
Published 10 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Pakistan squad for South African ODI series announced
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Pakistan squad for South African ODI series announced

Pacer Muhammad Aamir and wicket keeper batsman Muhammad Rizwan made a comeback in the national ODI squad, as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming ODI series against South Africa. The series will start in Port E
Published 10 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Punjab CM lures Chinese towards best investment scope
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Punjab CM lures Chinese towards best investment scope

Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar Monday said that best investment opportunities are available in the province of Punjab and the provincial government would provide all the necessary facilities to the Chinese companies that would make investment i
Published 08 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Pakistan U-16 team leaves for Australia series
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Pakistan U-16 team leaves for Australia series

The Pakistan Under-16 cricket team on Sunday night left here for Dubai to take on Australia Under-16 in a series of five 50-over-a-side matches and one Twenty20 fixture at the ICC Academy. The series will start with the first 50-over match on Wednesday, J
Published 07 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Bill to curb menace of narcotics tabled in Punjab Assembly
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Bill to curb menace of narcotics tabled in Punjab Assembly

In a bid to check the trend of use of Sheesha smoking and crystal ice, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MPA Seemabi Tahir has tabled a bill titled "The Punjab Prohibition of Sheesha Smoking and Crystal Ice Bill 2019"in the provincial assembly of the Pun
Published 06 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Saeed Khan named manager/head coach of Pakistan hockey team
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Saeed Khan named manager/head coach of Pakistan hockey team

The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has appointed two-time World Cup winner Saeed Khan as the manager and head coach of the national men's hockey team for the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Pro League, which is scheduled for February 2 against Arg
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Punjab CM expresses displeasure over delay in welfare schemes
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Punjab CM expresses displeasure over delay in welfare schemes

Expressing his strong displeasure over delay in some welfare schemes, the Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar admonished the concerned officials. "You should better perform practically instead of engaging in any lip-service," he said while chairing
Published 05 Jan, 2019 12:00am
22 areas of Lahore hub of drug addiction: report
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22 areas of Lahore hub of drug addiction: report

With the increasing use of drugs, crystal ice, alcohol and e-cigarette are being commonly used by youth in the provincial metropolis. Crystal Ice, which is a form of drugs called methamphetamine, is the most dangerous drug as it causes physical and mental
Published 03 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Javeria, Sana dominate Pakistan women's cricket headlines in 2018
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Javeria, Sana dominate Pakistan women's cricket headlines in 2018

The Pakistan women's cricket team enjoyed some real highs, albeit with some lows, in what was an action-packed 2018. The team featured in the Asia Cup, ICC Women's Championship and the ICC Women's World T20 2018. In the Asia Cup, Pakistan finished third a
Published 02 Jan, 2019 12:00am
New Pakistan to become a reality in 2019: Buzdar
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New Pakistan to become a reality in 2019: Buzdar

Terming 2019 as the year of fulfillment of promises, Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Tuesday said they will come up to the expectations of the people and the new Pakistan will become a reality in 2019.
Published 02 Jan, 2019 12:00am