Day: April 7, 2024

Crackdown against hoarders is continuing across the country to facilitate general public. According to the details, the relevant institutions collected 26762 metric tons of fertilizer, 2420 metric tons of flour, 53954 metric tons of ghee and 9340 metric tons of sugar during this crackdown. During the last week of previous month, 168 metric tons of fertilizer, 0.544 metric tons of flour, 869 metric tons of ghee and 205 metric tons of sugar were recovered from Punjab. During this period, relevent agencies completed 38 successful anti-hoarding operations. Source: Radio Pakistan

Pakistan Army continues the process to provide ration to the needy people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during Ramadan. During the whole process, it was ensured that no deserving person is deprived in in Bajaur, North Waziristan, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Swat, Dir and Chitral. The ration includes dates, flour, pulses, rice, sugar, dry milk, cooking oil and summer drinks. The people of these districts paid tribute to the high officials of Pakistan Army for this great work. Source: Radio Pakistan

Minister for Maritime Affairs Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh called on Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori in Karachi. Matters pertaining to economic situation of the country and the role of Special Investment Facilitation Council came under discussion. On the occasion, the Governor stressed upon the need for collaborative efforts by all stakeholders to steer the country out of economic issues. Source: Radio Pakistan

The World Health Day is being observed across the globe today. Theme for the day this year is 'My health, my right'. This year, the World Health Day also marks the WHO's 76th anniversary and it presents an opportunity to look back at public health successes that have improved quality of life during the last seven decades. Source: Radio Pakistan

The Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL), Muhammad bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa, will arrive in Islamabad today on a nine-day official visit to Pakistan. According to Ministry of Religious Affairs, Dr. Muhammad bin Abdul Karim will spend his Eid with orphaned children in Pakistan, and lead the Eid prayers at Faisal Mosque Islamabad. The esteemed dignitary will also engage in a series of high-level meetings with Pakistani officials. These include meetings with the President, Prime Minister, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, and Minister for Religious Affairs. During these meetings, the two sides will exchange views on issues of mutual interest to foster diplomatic relations. Source: Radio Pakistan

Funeral prayer of Naib Subedar Khalid Naseer Shaheed who was martyred in a landslide near Chilas, was offered in Gilgit today. Pakistan Army officers and soldiers participated in the funeral prayer. The body of the martyr was sent to his native place where he will be buried with full military honors. Armed forces of Pakistan are determined to serve the nation at any cost. Source: Radio Pakistan