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News from around twin cities

Staff put on alert as coronavirus cases rise in Islamabad

Alleged PNCA art theft termed a national loss

Senate panel directs immediate termination of cleanliness contract for Faisal Mosque

This is the third unit to be set up in Pakistan

Unregistered or unregulated cigarette makers continue promotional activities

NA panel to take up amendment bill in the presence of law minister

PML-N’s senior leaders met with military leadership twice in two months, reveals railways minister

Lauds outgoing Chinese Ambassador Yao Jing's services to strengthen relationship between both countries

It will help to raise the research standards at the university

FDE, WWF sign environment accord

USEFP to hold virtual university fair

Bottles of hand sanitizers and reference books on the novel coronavirus were provided

PAEC chief says stringent safety, security regime developed per IAEA guidelines

Roll number slips have been dispatched to the students through post and posted online

Say move by CDA, IMC defies court orders

Backyard Poultry Programme formally launched with the distribution of chickens

Say children will not be able to concentrate on educational activities

CDA has received bids worth a combined Rs19 billion over the first two days of their annual auction

Surviving member had implicated Modi’s BJP in murder of her family, says Dr Ramesh Kumar

The airport authorities filed an application against her

The meeting reviewed various under investigation cases

More than 700 patients are treated daily with nominal charges

Speakers describe him as the most important writer of his era

First day’s activity saw competition amongst bidders

Consortium includes international organisations including IUCN and FAO

Brick kiln industry is run by businessmen who do not register their kilns with the labour department

Theatre stage used to be a platform for great artistic expression

Cases have been registered against these nabbed persons

Tells FGEHA director general to submit report within two weeks

Riding motorcycles is banned on motorways across the country

Five judge bench seeks expert opinion based on national and international jurisprudence regarding mental illnesses

Gives PM's aide three weeks to file detailed report on rise in crimes in the federal capital

All the directorates should fulfil their responsibilities and do everything on time

Dr Saeed thanked the federal ombudsperson for his efforts

Police also recovered gambling tools and stake money worth Rs61,000

Vendors say the young generation prefers other products to the eastern staple

CDA announces plans to hold balloting for plot allotments

Policy experts say head of states meeting can develop post-pandemic framework

Say promotions to vacant seats will help boost morale

Ex-NDMA chief call for proactive disaster prevention approach

Islamabad has asked Delhi to nominate an officer with seniority commensurate with downgraded diplomatic ties: FO

Asks premier to keep his word to help build their worship place

Police registered FIR

In-laws dragged the victim out of the house

All assistant commissioners to hold regular meetings with tehsildars

Government should find and financially assist the owners of private institutions

9th graders have been promoted to matric class without examination

In a country where 53 million people live below poverty line, dodging the poverty trap can be a pipe dream for many

Tells police he paid for her consensual services