Asma Rafique
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US, China to assist Pakistan in overcoming energy crisis United States on Wednesday expressed interest in assisting Pakistan in its hydro energy power projects to overcome the prevailing energy crisis in the country. This was revealed by the United States Ambassador in Pakistan, Cameron Munter. Munter, while addressing a students’ gathering at Syndicate Hall, University […]
Denmark earmarks additional US$ 2.8 million for Pakistan floods Denmark on Tuesday earmarked additional 2.8 million US dollars in immediate humanitarian assistance for the flood survivors of the Southern Pakistan. The recent assistance was announced by the Danish ambassador in Pakistan, Uffe Wolffhechel. The Danish envoy expressed serious concerns over the critical food insecurity situation […]
Nov 16 2011 | Posted in
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Reema Khan to tie knot with a cardiac surgeon on November 18 The glittering Lollywood superstar, Miss Reema Khan has finally decided to change her marital status from single to married. The spokesperson of Reema confirmed to the media that Pakistan film industry beauty queen is all set to get married to a renowned Cardiac […]
Nov 15 2011 | Posted in
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PRCS announces 0.5 million winter plan for flood survivors of Sindh The Pakistan Red Crescent Society on Saturday announced a winter relief plan of over 0.5 million for the people of flood-hit areas of Sindh, according a press release. The plan includes provision of food, healthcare, blankets and clean drinking water to the flood survivors […]
Shahbaz Shareef seeks crackdown against kite flyers The Chief Minister of Punjab, Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif on Thursday ordered the district governments and law enforcement authorities to launch crackdown against kites flyers and people associated with business of Kite selling. CM’s directions have come in the aftermath of sad incident of death of a 25-year-old youth, […]
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Relief activities in flood hit areas are under threat due to lack of funds, warn International aid agencies A group of international aid agencies have warned that the relief efforts reaching the flood affected people of Southern Pakistan are under threat due to lack of funds. The aid agencies working in the flood hit areas […]
Doctors will remain available during Eid holidays to look after dengue patients – Shehbaz Sharif The Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has assured that consultants and doctors will remain available in hospitals during the Eid-ul-Azha holidays to look after the dengue patients. The CM said that a comprehensive plan has been worked out in this […]
Pakistan to meet IMF delegation in Dubai next week Pakistan will meet an International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation from November 9 to 16 to review the situation of Pakistan economy, sources from inside the finance ministry of the country said on Friday. The Federal Finance Minister of Pakistan, Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh had said on […]
Punjab govt to hold essay writing competition on dengue The government of Punjab on Wednesday announced to conduct an essay writing and speech competition among the students of the province on dengue. The students writing the best articles and essays on the topic will be encouraged and will get prize money as well. The basic […]
Pakistan do not need IMF loans says Finance Minister Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Finance, Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh said on Wednesday that Pakistan would not need loans from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) rather it would rely on its own fiscal reform programme to enhance the economic sustainability. In an interview […]
Canadian High Commissioner inaugurates Chail Shagai bridge in the flood-stricken Sawat District Ross Hynes, the Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan on Monday inaugurated the Chail Shagai bridge in Swat District to restore transportation links to the communities links to communities cut off by the devastating floods in 2010. The Canadian High Commissioner Hynes said that […]
Pakistan’s sacrifices in fighting terrorism are unmatchable, says President Asif Ali Zardari The President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari has said that his country has suffered the most from the terrorism than any other country. “No country has made greater contributions and sacrifices in fighting terrorism than Pakistan,” said the Pakistan president in an interview […]