Climate Change, not Tourism Security: Decline of Tourism in Lahore By: Muhammad Adnan on August 10, 2022Pakistan is, unfortunately, often in the news for negative reasons. Whether it’s Whether it be terrorism, natural disasters, or political instability, there always seems to be something going on that keeps potential tourists away. In recent years, however, another factor has been added to the list of reasons why people are reluctant to visit Pakistan: […]
An interview with Dr. Humayun Mohmand; Chairman Standing Committee health senate By: Muhammad Nasir Butt on August 10, 2022Senator Dr. Humayon Mohmand; a well-known cosmetics surgeon, is the Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Health. He runs his own private clinic. His works has been internationally recognized in 50 publications, 23 textbooks chapters. Additionally, he is a part of the international faculty. Mohmand says. “I never preferred nor joined government job because scoring the […]
Preventing smoking and vaping in youth By: Dr. Sadaf Iqbal on August 10, 2022Starting from nicotine addiction to lung cancer, smoking or tobacco consumption comes with all sorts of risks. Warnings like smoking can cause lung cancer, heart disease, COPD, and strokes are always written on cigarette packs, yet smoking is highly prevalent in Pakistan. Smokers ignore all the health warnings written on the cigarette packs and continue […]
“Talk about the Prudence and Present-mindedness of the Metro Bus Driver” By: Fatima Pasha on August 10, 2022The bravery and sagacity of the Metro bus driver got completely overshadowed amidst the chaos which resulted when a fire erupted in a Metro bus in Rawalpindi. According to the details, the engine caught fire due to overheating and within seconds the whole bus was engulfed in horrific flames. Miraculously, all the passengers were able […]
Hindus of Kapri Mori pay homage to martyrs of Karbalain By: Sanjay Mathrani on August 10, 2022Hyderabad: In the village of Kapri Mori district Badin Hindus and Muslims live and die together. Sabeels, Niyaz are regularly arranged by the local Hindu community to pay homage to martyrs of Karbalain. Kapri Mori district Badin is a village where Hindus fast in Ramazan, said Mukesh Meghwar, a minority rights activist while talking to […]
No death reported in flood-hit Balochistan in 24 hours By: Web Desk on August 8, 2022QUETTA: No death or financial loss was reported in flood-hit Balochistan in last 24 hours, Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). The PDMA report stated that 176 deaths were reported in Balochistan from June 1 till today after the disastrous rains and flood situation. A large number of women and children were included among the deceased […]
Final list of delimitation published by ECP By: Web Desk on August 6, 2022The final list of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has published the final list of delimitation of 266 constituencies of the National Assembly (NA) and 593 constituencies of the provincial assemblies for the general elections, According to the election commission, copies of the delimitation could be received from the ECP Secretariat Islamabad. The schedule of […]
FIA launches probe in PTI prohibited funding case By: Web Desk on August 6, 2022 ISLAMABAD: A six member probe team launched to investigate PTA prohibited funding case. The FIA has made progress on the investigation in the PTI prohibited funding case after the verdict of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). A six-member probe team formed by the intelligence agency. Sources told that Director Amna Baig will lead […]
Terrors of Extinction Strike Again By: Web Desk on August 5, 2022There are presently 150,000 entries on the Red List for endangered species by the (IUCN). Some of these who have managed to make the list are those who are threatened with extinction. This list is extensive and fraught with concern. It includes 13 percent of birds, 27 percent of mammals, 33 percent of reef building […]
US declares monkeypox a public health emergency By: Reuters/Web Desk on August 5, 2022The United States declared monkeypox a public health emergency on Thursday. A move that should free up funds, assist in data gathering and deploy additional personnel in the fight against the disease. “We’re prepared to take our response to the next level in addressing this virus. And we urge every American to take monkeypox seriously […]