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Lumpy Skin Disease has no public health implications; only affects cattle 

Islamabad, March 09, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Ministry of National Food Security and Research, Government of Pakistan has confirmed the presence of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in Bahawalpur, Karachi, Jamshoro, Hyderabad, and Thatta. LSD only affects cattle. This disease is caused by a virus which spreads through bites of mosquitoes, tse tse

Key points of press conference 

Islamabad, March 09, 2022 (PPI-OT): Petroleum relief: Prior to Prime Minister’s relief package, govt. was bearing Rs 39 billion fortnightly loss through budgeted PL and Sales tax. At that time, PL on petroleum was Rs17.92 per litre and on Diesel, it was Rs13.30 per litre. With the increase in international

Government launches Biometric Verification Service to facilitate the pensioners 

Islamabad, March 09, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Government of Pakistan has launched a Biometric Verification Service (BVS) to facilitate the pensioners. Biometric Verification Service is an established link among the Bank, NADRA and Account Office (AGPR). Now the pensioners shall provide proof of life every six months through Biometric Verification on National

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Mr. Shaukat Tarin presides over the meeting of National Price Monitoring Committee 

Islamabad, March 09, 2022 (PPI-OT):Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Mr. Syed Fakhar Imam, Secretary Ministry of National Food Security and Research, Secretary M/o Commerce, Secretary M/o Industries and Production, Provincial Chief Secretaries, Economic Advisor Finance Division, Chief Statistician PBS, MD Utility Stores Corporation, Chairman OGRA, Member Customs

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Mr. Shaukat Tarin holds a meeting with Mr. Mohammad A. M. Al-Fares, Chairman PAK Kuwait investment company at Finance Division 

Islamabad, March 09, 2022 (PPI-OT):Mr. Mohammad A. M. Al-Fares and Federal Minister for Finance Mr. Shaukat Tarin highlighted deep rooted brotherly between Pakistan and Kingdom of Kuwait. Further, the dignitaries shared their contentment over the prevailing stronger relations between the two countries. The Finance Minister apprised about the economic bottlenecks

Energy Minister discusses avenues of cooperation with UAE

Islamabad, March 08, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Ambassador of UAE to Pakistan H.E. Hamad Obaid Ibrahim called on the Federal Minister of Energy Mr. Hammad Azhar here today. Minister Hammad Azhar welcomed the interest of UAE government to reach a comprehensive economic agreement with Pakistan on the lines of FTA and ensured

National commission on the status of women and un women celebrate international women’s day to strengthen women’s role in local Government 

Islamabad, March 08, 2022 (PPI-OT):Chairperson National Commission on the Status of Women, Ms. Nilofar Bakhtiar, with UN Women’s representative, Ms. Saman Ahsan and other partners from civil society presented the Charter of Demands for strengthening women’s role in local government in an event today. The theme for International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day 

Islamabad, March 08, 2022 (PPI-OT):On the auspicious occasion of International Women’s Day2022, Pakistan pays tribute to the women around the world whose resilience, sacrifices and efforts have made it possible for humankind to progress and build a better future for all. No society or nation can succeed and achieve sustainable