PM stresses upon coordinated efforts to make country polio free By: APP on June 7, 2021ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday, expressing his satisfaction over polio eradication drive and a sharp decline in new poliovirus cases, stressed that with well-coordinated efforts of the federal and provincial governments, Pakistan could be made a polio-free country. The prime minister said, congratulating the provincial governments and the polio eradication campaign partners, the surfacing […]
Govt plans to incentivize cotton growers to increase production By: APP on June 6, 2021 ISLAMABAD: Government has planned a scheme of incentives to encourage farmers to grow more cotton to increase the exports and save precious foreign exchange for the national kitty. In this regard, the authorities concerned have been working on war footings to encourage the farmers to cultivate cotton and revive its production in the country […]
Plastic bags’ banned in KP to counter pollution, restore ecosystem: EPA By: APP/ Web Desk on June 5, 2021PESHAWAR: Dr Amhad Ali Khan, on Saturday said they have imposed a ban on manufacturing of plastic bags as well as sale and purchase of polythene bags to protect the environment. The step has been taken to protect humans, wildlife and aquatic creatures from threats of plastic pollution and ensure restoration of ecosystem, he remarked. […]
Buzdar’s clean-up act – LWMC head removed for poor sanitation in Lahore By: Web Desk on June 4, 2021Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar removed on Friday Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Imran Ali Sultan for failing to clean up the city. CM Buzdar said that the incompetent CEO was ‘free to leave Punjab’ if he cannot clean up the provincial capital. According to details, CM Usman Buzdar visited different […]
Pakistan fighting two viruses: Corona and skepticism By: Shahbano Naushahi on June 3, 2021As the vaccines roll out for all above the age of 18 in Pakistan, the turnout of people is less than expected. Many are skeptical about getting the jab because of several misconceptions making rounds on social media platforms. Pakistan seems to be fighting two viruses, corona and skepticism. Such a response was expected from […]
Public transport in urban Pakistan – a concept alien to the privileged? By: Wafa Sheraz on June 3, 2021Pakistan’s urban life is constantly evolving. Housing schemes, mass level industrial infrastructure as well as systematic roads are being set up under Prime Minister Imran Khan’s urban development programmes. However, an all-inclusive public transport system is a concept yet to be encouraged by policy makers for the privileged segments of the population not only to […]
PM to announce four major ERIs on World Environment Day: Amin By: APP on June 2, 2021Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam on Wednesday announced that Prime Minister Imran Khan would announce four key “Ecosystem Restoration Initiatives” (ERI) on World Environment Day. The prime minister’s aide made the proclamation during a joint media interaction flanked by Special Representative of the Prime Minister on Religious […]
A third child? No, thanks, say young Chinese By: AFP on June 2, 2021China wants its women to have more children but for many young people, the government’s big promises of support mean little because of soaring living costs and changing mindsets about families. On Monday, the world’s most populous nation further relaxed its strict family planning controls, allowing couples to have three children after just 12 million […]
Media representatives reject proposed Pakistan Media Development Authority Ordinance By: Web Desk on June 1, 2021All the representative media organizations on Tuesday totally rejected the proposed Pakistan Media Development Authority Ordinance and termed the concept as an unconstitutional and draconian law aimed against freedom of press and expression and step towards imposing the state control to regulate the establishment as well as operation of all segments of media. A joint […]
Attacks on FC in Balochistan – hybrid war beyond the rules By: Jan Achakzai on June 1, 2021Two major incidents occurred in Balochistan involving the martyrdom of at least 12 soldiers from FC on the same day. They followed another blast in Chaman which killed at least 6 people nearly two weeks ago. These terrorist acts are emblematic of a fundamental problem of how Balochistan has evolved into a new operational space […]