LAHORE, Sep 13(ABC): Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi on Tuesday lifted the ban on ad hoc appointments in the health department. According to the notification issued by CM’s House, the lifting of ban on ad hoc appointments will be applicable to the Department of Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education and the Department of Primary and Secondary Healthcare. In …

GAWADAR, Sep 13(ABC): As per directions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the National Highway Authority has restored the M-8 section of Motorway from Gwadar to Rato Dero. A spokesperson of National Highway Authority said the M8 section of Motorway has been opened for one-way traffic to facilitate the people of Khuzdar, Gwadar, Awaran and Rato Dero. Minister for Communications Molana …

RAWALPINDI, Sep 13(ABC): Awami Muslim League (AMLP) leader on Tuesday said that the country has almost defaulted, only the announcement is yet to be made. Taking to his Twitter, Sheikh Rashid said, “The government has increased the price of electricity by Rs4.50 per unit. Fazlur Rehman has demanded to extend the tenure of extension-giving parliament. The entire politics is revolving …

QUETTA, Sep 13(ABC): After rains and flash flooding, Balochistan is witnessing a flour crisis as tandoor owners have not only reduced the weight of tandoori roti but also hiked its price in the provincial capital. The district administration and the price committee seem to be working in collusion. They have closed their eyes and left the people at the mercy …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 13 (ABC): Advisor to Prime Minister on Kashmir Affairs Qamar Zaman Kaira on Monday said that Imran Khan is creating political instability in Pakistan. Imran Khan is behind the political and economic instability of this country, he said while talking to a private television channel. Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI), leadership is playing drama with public by raising …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 13(ABC): The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Monday indicated another increase in the electricity tariff of the XWDISCOs by Rs4.34 per unit on account of fuel cost adjustment (FCA) for July 2022. The power regulator held a public hearing on August 31 to consider the monthly FCA — a system by which the price of electricity …

LAHORE, Sep 13(ABC): A Lahore High Court (LHC) three-member bench will hear an application filed by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz Sharif for return of her passport, on September 14.LHC Chief Justice Muhammad Ameer Bhatti will head the bench, whereas Justice Ali Baqar Najafi and Justice Tariq Saleem Sheikh will be its members. Earlier, a division bench …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 13(ABC):The New Judicial Year began on Monday with a full court meeting here at the Supreme Court building. The ceremony was presided over by the Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Umar Ata Bandial and was attended by the Judges, law officers and members of the legal fraternity. The ceremony was held on the eve of the start of …

LAHORE, Sep 13 (ABC):Federal Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique on Monday said that it was not time for politics but helping the flood victims. While talking to the media here, he said that one third of the country drowned in flood and millions of Pakistanis were affected due to it . He said that the federal government, provincial governments, …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 13(ABC): The government launched on Monday the ‘Digital Flood Dashboard’ of the National Flood Response Coordination Center (NFRCC), in a bid to ensure transparency in the relief and rehabilitation efforts in flood-hit areas. Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal said while speaking to the ceremony that this portal has been rolled out as per the special directives of …