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LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz has approved the construction of 21-storey Arfa Karim Tower-II in Lahore, ARY News reported on Tuesday. A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Maryam Nawaz in which a briefing was given on IT, Education and Film City Project in Lahore. Punjab chief minister was briefed that these projects will start soon as Microsoft, Oracle, and other big companies have expressed their willingness for IT City. During the meeting, Maryam Nawaz instructed to invite the big IT companies of China to build offices, saying that the best IT companies in the world would be provided business opportunities in the IT City. Read more: CM Maryam Nawaz approves 657 passenger buses for Punjab She set the deadline for the plan to establish Lahore Knowledge Park and IT City. Maryam Nawaz also okayed the construction of 21-storey Arfa Karim Tower-II and free Wi-Fi pilot project in Lahore were also approved in the meeting. Punjab chief minister directed to st...

QUETTA: A new westerly weather system has entered in Balochistan, as rainfall and snowfall at hills continuing in various districts of the province, ARY News reported on Monday. The Quetta valley and adjoining areas receiving bouts of rainfall during the rainy spell. Deputy commissioners of various districts of Balochistan have issued alert to tackle any emergency situation. Most of the districts are expected to receive more rainfall during next 24 hours. Met Office earlier said that a westerly wave is likely to enter Balochistan on 09th March and likely to extend to upper parts on 11th March (Monday). Followed by another westerly wave on 12th March. Met Office earlier forecast rainfall with wind/thunderstorm with isolated heavy falls in Turbat, Kech, Gwadar, Jiwani, Pasni, Ormara, Panjgur, Kharan, Kalat, Khuzdar, Lasbella and Awaran on 09th and 10th March. While, rainfall and snowfall over the hills) expected in Chagai, Noushki, Washuk, Mastung, Sibbi, Naseerabad, Zhob, Sherani,...

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LAHORE: Punjab Government on Sunday kicked off the first major project in history of country to preserve environment, wildlife and forests, ARY News reported. In this connection, the meeting was held in Lahore under the chairmanship of Senior Minister of Punjab Marriyum Aurangzeb. The meeting granted approval for the first-ever zoological survey in Punjab to get complete data on different species. The meeting also decided to establish Punjab’s first digital wildlife archives and also approved the establishment of the first Wildlife Protection Force. Moreover, directives have been issued to establish the first international fish market in Lahore. Related: Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz inaugurates plantation drive Earlier, Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz inaugurated a plantation drive by planting a sapling in Sheikhupura to mark International Women’s Day. As per details, Maryam Nawaz visited Dargai Gul Forest Park in Sheikhupura along with the senior minister Marriyum Aurangzeb....

ISLAMABAD: The 18th Amendment was passed by the Parliament, we had only given advice for it, Asif Ali Zardari said on Saturday while talking to media here, ARY News reported. Former president Zardari, who has been the government’s candidate in the ongoing presidential vote, was replying to a reporter. “You had given 18th amendment in your previous tenure, what will be your further steps after being elected?”, a reporter asked Asif Ali Zardari today. “What was earlier happened, was from the parliament and what will happen now, would also be approved by the parliament,” Zardari said. Pakistan’s national and provincial assemblies as well as the Senate voting to elect the country’s 14th president today. Asif Ali Zardari, the joint candidate of PPP and the PML-N, and Sunni Ittehad Council’s candidate Mahmood Khan Achakzai are vying for the office of President. The current ruling coalition, the PML-N, the PPP and other allies, have field former president Asif Ali Zardari as its candid...

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed on Friday demanded general amnesty for political prisoners including incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder, ARY News reported. “I was first to demand the release of the PTI chairman, now everyone should be pardoned after general elections,” Mushahid Hussain Syed said while speaking on the floor of the Senate of Pakistan. The PML-N lawmaker said he also demanded the release of Nawaz Sharif during Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf rule and now demanding pardon for everyone including the PTI founder. He said SIC should be allocated reserved seats in the assemblies. Commenting on the missing persons, Mushahid Hussain Syed said more than 500 MQM-P missing workers have been recovered only 13 are missing. He said the report on the Balochistan missing persons was presented to the committee. Read more: Nawaz Sharif should vie for presidency not premiership: Mushahid Hussain The former prime minister is currently serving...

Italy has launched its visa service from Lahore with plans to extend the facility to other major cities in the country soon. It was announced by Italian Embassy First Secretary Augusto Palmeiri while speaking at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI). LCCI President Kashif Anwar, Senior Vice President Zafar Mahmood Chaudhry and executive member Chaudhry Khadim were present on the occasion. Palmeiri highlighted that Lahore held special significance as it was the first city he visited in his official capacity as the embassy secretary. He emphasised the importance of strengthening ties between Italy and Pakistan, both in terms of general cooperation and business ventures. He extended an invitation to attend upcoming expos, highlighting it as the initial step towards boosting business ties. LCCI President Kashif Anwar said the chamber and Embassy of Italy signed an MoU in March 2018 and they would certainly like to renew it to further deepen the mutual ties. from ARY ...