PM Imran to receive direct phone calls from public on Sunday

Islamabad January 21 (Online): Prime Minister Imran Khan will receive direct phone calls from general public during a programme “Aap Ka Wazir-e-Azam” approximately at 1500 hours on Sunday. In a tweet on Friday, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Political Communication Dr Shahbaz Gill said […]

CDA for promoting non-motorized transport in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP): The Capital Development Authority (CDA) would promote non-motorized transport system to help reducing pollution levels and promoting physical activity in the federal capital. The non-motorized transportation include walking and bicycle, and using small-wheeled transport (skates, skateboards, push scooters and hand carts) […]

Pietro Labriola named CEO of Telecom Italia: source

Milan, Jan 21 (AFP/APP): Italy’s largest telecommunications operator, Telecom Italia (TIM), has named Pietro Labriola its new chief executive, a source close to the matter told AFP Friday. The company is currently the target of a nearly 11-billion-euro buyout offer from US private equity firm […]

De Kock outshines Pant as South Africa clinch series

Paarl, South Africa, Jan 21 (AFP/APP): Quinton de Kock won a stroke-filled battle with rival wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant as South Africa clinched their one-day international series against India at Boland Park in Paarl on Friday. South Africa chased down India’s 287 for six and won […]

Air strike on Yemen prison leaves at least 70 dead

Saada, Yemen, Jan 21 (AFP/APP):At least 70 people were killed in an air strike on a prison and at least three children died in a separate bombardment as Yemen’s long-running conflict suffered a dramatic escalation of violence on Friday. The Huthi rebels released gruesome video […]

Five do battle for top UN labour job

Geneva, Jan 21 (AFP/APP):Five candidates battling to take the helm of the United Nations’ labour agency completed two days of hearings Friday where they set out their visions for the organisation’s future. Issuing promises around social dialogue, the right to strike and more diversity, the […]

People of Pakistan hesitating to enter tax-net: Asad

ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP):Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar on Friday said that there is a dire need to expand tax network to achieve economic progress in a proper manner. The people of Pakistan are hesitating to enter tax net, he said while talking […]

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