Capital Development Authority is completing his 50 glorious years this year in June. Capital Development Authority came into existence on June 14, 1960. First it was entitled as Pakistan Capital Regulation on June 24, 1960 but on June 27, 1960 CDA ordinance issued. The CDA ordinance declared and documented the authorities, power and responsibilities of the Capital Development Authority. » Read more: CDA: 50 Glorious years
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Clocks reverted – No naya time to confuse us anymore
November 1st, 2009 | Written by AlamAnd finally the ‘naya‘ time is over 
, clocks have been reverted back to the origional Pakistan Standard Time. Believed to save energy by using greater part of the sun light, all the clocks in Pakistan were advanced by an hour in the start of this summer.
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Educational Institutes to reopen today
October 26th, 2009 | Written by Saad BarlasThe provincial governments of Punjab, Balochistan and Sindh have decided to reopen the educational institutes from today i.e 26th Oct (Monday) after closing them down for almost one week due to the security crisis. However the NWFP government has decided to extend the holidays for 1 more week.
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Clocks to be reverted to PST on 1st October
September 19th, 2009 | Written by AlamAccording to high placed sources, the government is planning to revert the clocks to Pakistan Standard Time (PST) on October 1, 2009. In this regard a proposal summary is under process and only Prime Minister’s formal approval is awaited. An official announcement will be made after the Prime Minister’s » Read more: Clocks to be reverted to PST on 1st October
Tourists to have Double-Decker bus service in Islamabad
September 19th, 2009 | Written by AlamThe Capital Development Authority (CDA) is planning to launch an exclusive Double-Decker bus service for tourists in the capital city. The bus service will be used by the local and foreign tourists for visiting the scenic view points of Islamabad as reported by the Daily Times. The service will be the first in the country » Read more: Tourists to have Double-Decker bus service in Islamabad
Sugar prices shoot ahead of Ramadan
August 21st, 2009 | Written by Saad BarlasRamadan is the month of blessings for Muslims, but in Pakistan it comes as an opportunity for the hoarders and profiteers to make a quick buck. The Punjab government took foremost decisions and gave strict instructions to control price, but the prices fired ahead of Ramadan. The district administration was unable to prevent the hoarders making wholesalers and retailers to openly sell sugar up to Rs 55 to 60 per » Read more: Sugar prices shoot ahead of Ramadan
Pakistan’s first ever Blog awards announced
August 18th, 2009 | Written by AlamDuring the Lahore Tweetup 2009 Badar Khushnood, Pakistan country consultant Google Inc, announced the most amazing thing for Pakistani bloggers, that is Pakistan’s first ever blog awards. He announced this news during the closing ceremony of the event.
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Ramazan relief package 2009 announced
August 17th, 2009 | Written by AlamJust like the previous year, we again have a Ramzan relief package. Government announced a 2.1 billion rupees Ramazan package on Friday as reported by The Daily Times. The relief fund will be used for providing food items at special discounted rates in the utility stores all over the country. As much as 400 items will be made available on the discounted prices in a total of 5700 Utility Stores across the » Read more: Ramazan relief package 2009 announced
The ITP FM service
August 2nd, 2009 | Written by sufwan
ITP officer helping a blind person to cross the road
ITP the Islamabad traffic police has launched a radio service ‘The FM 92.4’. Most of the people do not know about it. It is for the convenience of common people. They have launched this service in order to facilitate people and save their time. They want to make the road management mechanism better.
They have adopted this idea from most of the Europe4an countries. There people are very dependent on such services as they are meant for the benefit of the people. ITP radio service covers all type of traffic issues. They help you a lot in choosing right route for your destination. They update you with ever changing traffic situations in the city.
Currently service is being provided from 7 am to 12 noon. The administration also committed that this service will be offered around the clock within a month. The radio station 92.4 has been setup in » Read more: The ITP FM service
Ignorance leads to cruelty
August 2nd, 2009 | Written by sufwanMuhammad Ismail was living a normal life with his wife and two daughters. Few days back her one daughter went away with a young guy to Multan. Muhammad Ismail reported the incident to police. But Muhammad Ismail managed to bring his daughter back to home without the help of police.
Muhammad Ismail’s brother in law Irfan Alias also named as Nikku lives near Islamabad highway in Gangal. He went to his sister home to inquire about the incident. He entered directly to his sister’s home and went to her daughter and asked that why she left like this with a stranger. His sister asked him to leave the home by saying that this is their personal matter.
But Irfan Alias lost his temper and » Read more: Ignorance leads to cruelty
