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Substandard Construction Continues on Khushab Katha Road
Negligent Road Construction Risks Major National Treasury Loss Soon Times Correspondent Khushab After a long period of neglect, the construction of much-deteriorated Khushab Katha Road has finally commenced. Unfortunately, however, the patience of those traveling on this road has also been squandered. The Executive Engineer of the Khushab Highway Division, in collusion with local authorities, …
Timber smuggling to KPK persists despite Section 144
Jaba Forest-police collusion facilitates smugglers in evading checkpoints Thhati Bangla checkpoint personnel and Malakwal patrol staff are implicated Soon Times Correspondent Khushab / Chakwal / Talagang / Attock Despite Section 144, deforestation continues in the Soon Valley, with valuable timber being smuggled into KP. Corrupt individuals within the Forest Department and Punjab Police aid these …
CFA Pakistan unveils key climate mitigation projects
Soon Times Correspondent _________ Karachi The UK-funded Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) Pakistan began its Investor Roadshow in Karachi, showcasing seven climate mitigation projects across sectors like power, e-mobility, healthcare, agriculture, and technology. The CFA, implemented by DAI Pakistan, has provided these projects with technical and financial expertise to prepare them for investment, marking a milestone …
Karachi welcomes diverse cultures at the World Culture Festival
KARACHI: A vibrant celebration of art and culture unfolded at the World Culture Festival, organized by the Arts Council of Pakistan on Thursday evening. The festival started with local musicians Ustad Sabzal on banjo and Farhan Raees Khan on sitar, whose spirited folk performances set an electrifying tone. Azerbaijani artists Sahib Pashazade and Kamran Kerimov …
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Advocates for Constitutional Court Amid Criticism of Judiciary
KARACHI: In a compelling address to the Sindh High Court Bar Association, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari expressed strong support for establishing a constitutional court, positioning it as a vital component of the Charter of Democracy. His remarks came amid a broader critique of the judiciary’s historical support for dictatorial regimes and its interference in …
SECRETARY P&SHD NADIA SAQUIB PRESIDES OVER EXTENSIVE REVIEW OF NHSP’S PROGRESS
Soon Times Correspondent ______________________LAHORE: The Secretary of the Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department (P&SHD), Ms. Nadia Saquib, chaired an extensive review meeting to assess the progress of the National Health Support Program (NHSP) on Tuesday. The meeting, held at the Secretary’s Office on Birdwood Road, Lahore, was attended by key officials, including Special Secretary Muhammad Iqbal, …
MALIK MAZHAR MAHMOOD UNVEILS 23-POINT MANIFESTO FOR CHAIRMANSHIP OF PEC
Soon Times Correspondent ______________________MULTAN: Engr. Malik Mazhar Mahmood, (Additional Secretary of Health), a prominent candidate for the Chairman of the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) election for the term 2024-2027, has unveiled a comprehensive 23-point manifesto aimed at transforming the engineering sector in Pakistan. The manifesto focused on innovation, sustainability, professional development, and making the PEC politic-free. …
PUNJAB BOLSTER EFFORTS TO INCREASE BIRTH REGISTRATION THROUGH P&SH AND NADRA
Soon Times Correspondent ______________________LAHORE: The Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department (P&SHD) and the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) have bolstered efforts to increase birth registration through the NADRA-P&SHD joint initiative. The P&SHD has taken a revolutionary step by integrating birth and death Registration across Punjab. The PSHD signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with …
Commissioner Sargodha reviews the progress of concerned institutions
Soon Times Correspondent ____________________ Sargodha: In a high-level meeting chaired by Commissioner Sargodha Division Muhammad Ajmal Bhatti, the progress made in a week by the concerned institutions on the public welfare initiatives of Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif was reviewed. Deputy Commissioner Sargodha Captain Retired Aurangzeb Haider Khan and Director Development Bilal Hasan, …
PIO Mubashir Hasan takes print media to Improvement
Soon Times Correspondent ______________________ Islamabad: Thanks to the excellent strategy of Principal Information Officer Mubashir Hasan, print media is on the way to improvement. The print media was not in a good state during the caretaker government. Regional and metropolitan newspapers were near to closure. The Prime Minister of Pakistan Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, Federal …
