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RCB seeks Rs110m to Complete Water Supply Projects before Summer

Rawalpindi Cantonment Board (RCB) has requested the Punjab government to provide the remaining Rs110 million of the allocated Rs230 million for water supply projects. The RCB completed the work for construction of three underground tanks and filtration plants in February, but the government has released only Rs120 million so far. The RCB prepared the schemes […]

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NCC Pakistan issues NOCs for religious books for minority students

Current Affairs, Technology

The National Curriculum Council (NCC) in Pakistan has issued no-objection certificates (NOCs) for publishing religious books for seven minority groups enrolled in educational institutions supervised by the federal government. The NBF (National Book Foundation) will publish the books after NOCs have been issued for publishing books on Hinduism, Sikhism, Christianity, Bahai, Zoroastrianism, Kalasha, and Buddhism.

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Punjab government has released funds worth Rs30 million for cleaning Nullah Leh,

Current Affairs, Rawalpindi

Rawalpindi Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) has given approval to clean Nullah Leh and 15 other major rain drains to prevent urban flooding in the garrison city during the upcoming monsoon season. Although the Punjab government has released funds worth Rs30 million for cleaning Nullah Leh, the civic agency requested an additional Rs40 million from

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Islamabad High Court establishes a committee to draught legislation for journalists’ rights.

Current Affairs, Islamabad

Islamabad High Court (IHC) ordered the formation of a five-member committee to address the issue of legislation for journalists’ rights. The committee includes Federal Minister for Law & Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar, Federal Minister for Information & Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb, Secretary Information Shahera Shahid, Secretary Law & Justice Raja Naeem Akbar, and Senior Anchor Hamid

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CDA Approves Three New Agencies and Projects in Board Meeting

Current Affairs, Islamabad

In a CDA board meeting chaired by Noorul Amin Mengal, the civic authority’s chairman, three new agencies were approved – Building Control, Horticulture and Solid Waste Management. Additionally, the transport policy and planning of commercial areas in Zone IV, direct access to the Nilore Height Project from Lehtrar Road, and the integration plan of Gandhara

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Meta Partners with PTA & TDAP to Raise Awareness About Online Fraud

Current Affairs, Technology

Meta, formerly known as the Facebook Company, has partnered with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan to inform people about e-commerce fraud and offer advice on being secure online (TDAP). Internet fraud and scams are common in Pakistan, mostly due to a lack of digital literacy among the populace.

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