More non-permanent members will render UNSC effective: Pakistan By: APP on November 21, 2024Pakistan, member of the Uniting for Consensus (UfC) group which opposes new permanent members in the U.N. Security Council, has reaffirmed its demand for adding more non-permanent seats to the 15-member body so as to make it more effective, representative and accountable. “The UfC continues to believe that its proposal for an expansion of Security […]
Punjab’s pioneering plastic-free playground functional By: agenices on November 21, 2024In a landmark initiative aimed at promoting environmental sustainability, Punjab Model Bazaars Management Company (PMBMC) has introduced plastic-free kids’ play rides and blocks at the Model Bazaar Township, Lahore. This pioneering effort includes the addition of a park equipped with playground equipment made from 100% recycled plastic waste, setting a new standard for eco-friendly public […]
Pakistan calls for integrating disaster risk financing into broader loss, damage efforts By: APP on November 21, 2024Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam said that the escalating adverse fallouts of climate change including extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and prolonged droughts have underlined the urgent need for climate-vulnerable developing countries to hammer out comprehensive strategies to address loss and damage in vulnerable communities. However, integrating disaster […]
PTA, NERA sign deal for next-gen broadband services By: APP on November 21, 2024The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has acquired consultancy services of National Economic Research Associates Inc (NERA) for ‘Release of IMT Spectrum for Improvement of Next Generation Mobile Broadband Services in Pakistan. According to news release the contract was signed on November,5 2024, accordingly. Stakeholder consultation has been initiated, consultant will recommend to government on salient […]
Passenger coaches on interprovincial routes instructed to operate during daytime By: Agencies on November 21, 2024Balochiostan’s Regional Transport Authority (RTA) has instructed all interprovincial coaches departing from Quetta to operate only during the daytime. RTA Secretary cited ‘unavoidable circumstances’ as the reason for discouraging travel at night, Express News reported. Meanwhile, a sit-in protest by the family of a child and political leaders at Unity Chowk entered its sixth day, […]
SC paves way to PB-15 re-polling; Jatak loses cabinet portfolio By: APP on November 21, 2024Rejecting the appeal of PPP Baluchistan leader Ali Madad Jatak, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has upheld the judgment of the Election tribunal, paving way to re-polling in 15 polling stations of the Baluchistan Provincial Assembly constituency No.45. Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarian (PPP-P) leader Ali Madad Jatak was declared winner from PB 45 Quetta by […]
26 children fall victim to diphtheria in KP: Health Dept By: APP on November 21, 2024The diphtheria infection among children in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has turned into a dangerous epidemic, wherein at least 26 children have died during the current year, reported the provincial health department here on Wednesday. It said that 380 children in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have been reported infected with Diphtheria. Among the most affected districts, Peshawar remained at […]
2 Pakistani children honored for raising voice for Gaza children By: APP on November 21, 2024The World Children’s Day 2024 was observed across the globe on November 20 (Wednesday), and two Pakistani children are being honoured by the UK-KAKHTAH panel over their symbolic move of writing letters with their blood to various world bodies about the plight of children in Gaza and other parts of the world. According to a […]
Imran Khan gets bail in new Toshakhana case ahead of PTI Nov 24 protest on November 20, 2024In a significant development ahead of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest planned for November 24, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday granted bail to PTI founder Imran Khan in the new Toshakhana case. Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb of the IHC approved Khan’s bail request, requiring him to submit two surety bonds of Rs1 million […]
inDrive Launches Transformative Road Safety Awareness and Beautification Campaign in Karachi on November 20, 2024Islamabad, November 18, 2024 — inDrive, a global leader in mobility and urban services, has launched a transformative road safety and beautification initiative in Karachi aimed at promoting road safety awareness while enhancing the city’s visual landscape. This campaign involves cleaning and beautifying neglected walls with vibrant art that conveys essential safety messages to foster […]