ISLAMABAD - Policymakers, researchers, farmers, and various stakeholders have unanimously called for the free availability of clean and safe water for everyone, coupled with sustainable usage for agricultural practices. The conference, themed “Water, People, and Equity: Building a Better Future for All,” took place here on Monday, organised by the Indus Consortium, an organisation dedicated
KARACHI - City administration has imposed fines of over Rs1,390,000 on 234 shopkeepers, vendors, and whole sellers found involved in the overpricing of essential items during the ongoing campaign against illegal profiteering and hoarding. On directives of Karachi Commissioner, Muhammad Saleem Rajput, the campaign against illegal profiteers and hoarders has been further accelerated to ensure
LAHORE - The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Faisalabad has announced dates for annual examinations-2024 of Secondary School Certificate and Intermediate part-I,II and composite. A spokesperson for the board said here Monday that matric part-II (10th) exam will commence from March 01 and par-I (9th) from March 19. Similarly, exams of intermediate part-II
Iran fired a barrage of ballistic missiles at positions of "terrorist groups" in Syria and Iraq late Monday, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said in a statement. The IRGC said a "spy headquarters" and a "gathering of anti-Iran terrorist groups" in Syria were destroyed with ballistic missiles, as cited by state media. The statement
Chess, a millennia-old game of strategy and intellect, transcends mere recreation. It becomes, on its chequered battlefield, a microcosm of the very societies it has captivated across continents and cultures. From the pieces that mirror social hierarchies to the moves that echo strategic decision-making, chess holds a fascinating reality of the world around us. On
ISLAMABAD - Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf has awarded medals to students who excelled in their respective degree programmes at Bahria University Karachi. The 19th convocation of Bahria University Karachi and the Institute of Professional Psychology was held in Karachi, according to a press release received here. Chief of the Naval Staff
KARACHI - Former National Assembly speaker Dr Fehmida Mirza and her spouse Dr Zulfiqar Mirza approached the Sindh High Court against rejection of their nomination papers by returning officers (ROs) and then an election tribunal. The couple asked the SHC to set aside the ROs and tribunal’s decisions and sought directives for the Election Commission
Deputy Health Minister of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Dr. Hani Jokhdar has expressed appreciated Pakistan for successful holding the two-day Global Health Security Summit. He expressed the appreciation during a meeting alongwith the Saudi delegation with Caretaker Federal Minister for Health Dr. Nadeem Jan on the sidelines of Global Health Security Summit held in Pakistan.
ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PHMA) has proposed the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to allocate more funds for renewable energy schemes, including solar energy financing exclusively to the export-oriented value-added textile sector. This strategic allocation will not only boost apparel sector’s growth but also promote a more inclusive and resilient
KARACHI - An Afghan child was murdered in what police described as a dispute over garbage collection between two groups in Surjani Town. The Surjani Town police said five-year-old Shehzad Gul was bludgeoned to death in Sector-4B. They said the dispute erupted between two Afghans over the collection of garbage, which led to the murder.
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan has dispatched the fourth batch of 20 tons of relief goods for the oppressed people of Gaza. The relief goods were dispatched from Noor Khan Air Base by a special flight of Pakistan Air Force. Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani, Palestinian Ambassador to Pakistan Ahmed Jawad Rabi’i, officials of NDMA and
KARACHI - In a strategic move towards advancing international trade facilitation, Pakistan Single Window (PSW) has launched its dedicated Russian language helpline to benefit international transit trade with Central Asia. Introducing this helpline service addresses a crucial language barrier faced by traders particularly from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan using Pakistani ports as transit routes for imports/exports
A group from Russia is poised to be the first known tourists allowed into North Korea since anti-pandemic border lockdowns began in early 2020, according to a post from Russian provincial authorities and a Western tour guide. North Korea imposed some of the strictest border controls in the world during the spread of COVID-19, and
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday accepted the resignation of the Supreme Court’s (SC) Justice Ijazul Ahsan, a statement from his office said. The president approved the resignation on the advice of the prime minister in the exercise of the power under Article 179 of the Constitution. It added that the president accepted his
Caretaker Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Aneeq Ahmed, along with Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, signed the annual Hajj agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. According to the spokesman of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Aneeq Ahmed had unveiled the Hajj policy for 2024
For Pakistan, cricket is not just a sport, it is a sentiment. It is not uncommon to scroll social media on any usual day and find a considerable amount of content and chatter all about cricket. But when it is a national mega cricket event like the Pakistan Super League (PSL), it is difficult if
HYDERABAD - The Deputy Commissioner Mitiari Lal Dino Mangi has directed health officials to take effective measures to provide better healthcare facilities to the people of district Matiari. He expressed these views at the inauguration of the renovated building of the PPHI basic health center Laloo Mangwano. Following the inauguration, deputy commissioner Mitiari visited various
LAHORE - Founder and General Secretary of Dr AQ Khan Hospital Trust Dr Shaukat Babar Virk has said that the financial support of the deserving people of the society is admirable, we will continue to ensure the provision of free medical facilities to the poor and sick in our charity hospital. A lively person
FIFA has released a referee list for the year 2024 showcasing the significant presence of Pakistan, featuring a total of eight Referees. Seven out of the eight Referees are retaining their positions from the previous years, showcasing their consistent performance. Notably, Ihsan Ahmad is a fresh addition to the lineup. Irshad Ul Haq, who started
LARKANA - A severe cold wave, gripped Larkana, Kamber-Shahdadkot districts and other adjoining towns since Monday which the experts indicated was likely to continue for another few days. According to the Meteorological Department, the severe cold will continue to hit interior Sindh for the next week. Severe cold has affected the daily routine and people