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Punjab Govt declares Saturday as weekly holiday for schools

Punjab Government has declared Saturday as a weekly holiday for schools to reduce workload and facilitate teachers.

The announcement to this effect was made by provincial Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat in Lahore today.

He said daily teaching…

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Mohsin directs for indiscriminate action against smuggling

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has directed the authorities concerned to continue indiscriminate action to prevent smuggling in the country.

In a statement, he said a zero tolerance policy against smuggling should be implemented as smuggling is destr…

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Punjab Cabinet approves ‘Apni Chhat Apna Ghar program’

Punjab Cabinet has accorded approval of ‘Apni Chhat Apna Ghar program’, which will be launched on August 14.

Chairing a meeting of Provincial Cabinet in Lahore today, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said government housing allocations will …

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‘Govt committed to enhance women’s health, education’

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has emphasized government’s commitment to enhancing women’s health and education as a cornerstone for national development.

Addressing the concluding session of the National Conference on Women and Health in Islamabad to…

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Operation Azm-e-Istehkam continuation of NAP: Asif

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif says Operation Azm-e-Istehkam is a continuation of the National Action Plan.

Talking to newsmen in Lahore today, the Defense Minister informed that the National Action Plan was formulated with the consensus of all politi…

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Govt launches effective strategy to overcome energy crisis

The government has launched an effective strategy to overcome energy crisis in the country.

Under Special Investment Facilitation Council, hydel power, solar energy and wind energy are being prioritized for energy generation instead of coal and furna…