Pakistan Coast Guards recover narcotics during snap checking in Balochistan


Pakistan Coast Guards has recovered 5490 kilogram of betel nut, 533 packets of gutka and 591 sticks of foreign cigarettes from a passenger coach on the Quetta-Karachi highway.

Besides, twelve illegal immigrants were arrested from different passenger coaches at Panwan check post in Gwadar. After initial investigation, the illegal immigrants were handed over to FIA for further investigation and legal proceedings.

Source: Radio Pakistan

PDMA issues guidelines to protect sacrificial animals from heat wave


Punjab Disaster Management Authority has issued guidelines to protect sacrificial animals from heat wave on the occasion of the Eid-ul-Azha.

In a statement, the PDMA issued instructions to ensure the establishment of temporary sheds in the markets.

It was asked to ensure the supply of water for the animals in the markets besides establishment of health centers in animal markets.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Govt committed to boost foreign investment: Punjab Governor


Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan says present government is committed to boost foreign investment in the country.

Talking to Ambassador of Saudi Arabia in Pakistan, Nawaf Bin Saed Al-Malki in Lahore today, he said Special Investment Facilitation Council is providing all possible facilities to foreign investors under one window platform.

Thanking Saudi Arabia for continuously supporting Pakistan on international forums, he said that Saudi Arabia has always helped Pakistan in every difficult hour as well.

Ambassador of Saudi Arabia said that Pakistan is his second home and appreciated the role of Pakistani work force in building and progress of Saudi Arabia.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Govt reduces petrol price by Rs4.74 per liter


The government has decreased price of petrol by 4.74 reupees per liter and high speed diesel by 3.86 rupees for the next fortnight.

The new price of petrol is 268.36 rupees per liter and high speed diesel 270.22 rupees.

The new prices are effective from today.

Source: Radio Pakistan