Redouble efforts to protect the imperiled planet for current, future generations: UN Experts By: APP on May 31, 2022UNITED NATIONS: Five decades after the world’s first conference to make the environment a major issue, UN human rights experts called on States to redouble efforts to protect the imperiled planet for current and future generations amid unprecedented challenges. Some communities suffer from environmental injustices where the exposure to pollution and toxic substances is so […]
Two SUVs, two winners – Shell Helix Competition is over! By: Staff Reporter on May 30, 2022It was an exceptionally lucky day for Inam Qurban Ali and Shafiullah Shiekh who won two SUVS by partaking in the Shell Helix Competition. The announcement was made at the recently held closing ceremony at Shell House. Brand Ambassador, Ahad Raza Mir, showed his appreciation for the brand as well as congratulated the winners. Other […]
Johnny Depp’s kids coming to support their dad in defamation trial against Amber Heard? By: webdesk on May 30, 2022Johnny Depp’s two children Lily-Rose and Jack could fly to Fairfax, Virginia to support their dad as the actor’s defamation trial against Amber Heard enters final stages. Johnny Depp’s defamation trial against Amber Heard is coming to its end, and the jury has been asked to consider their ruling after the six weeks of testimony. […]
CM orders to curb hoarding, price hike of fertilizers By: APP on May 30, 2022LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz on Monday ordered an immediate curb on stockpiling and sale of fertilizers across the province. He directed the administration to ensure supply of fertilizers to the farmers at controlled rates and legal action be initiated against those involved in selling fertilizers at exorbitant rates. “The farmers are my brothers […]
PTV has sacked journalist for being part of delegation to Israel: Marriyum Aurangzeb By: webdesk on May 30, 2022ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on Monday announced that Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV) has sacked journalist Ahmed Quraishi for going to Israel along with a delegation comprising Pakistani Americans. Speaking on the matter, the information minister said that Quraishi has been fired from his job for the controversial trip, adding that the anchorperson went on […]
Ehsaas scholarship interviews begin at University of Sindh By: APP on May 30, 2022HYDERABAD: The University of Sindh, Jamshoro will start interviewing students for the award of Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarship Phase-III on Tuesday, May 31. Director Students Financial Aid Office Dr Mushtaq Ali Jariko told APP that the interviews would be conducted on a daily basis till June 9 at Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Chair and Convention Centre Allama […]
EU envoy indicates extension of GSP+ to Pakistan By: APP on May 30, 2022KARACHI: Chargé d’Affaires of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Pakistan Thomas Seiler has indicated that “GSP+ beyond 2023 is possible for Pakistan” as the country’s government has ensured the EU that all efforts to show compliance with the high requirements would be made. He was speaking at a conference on “Human Rights Reforms in […]
Supremacy of law imperative for strong democratic system: Imran Khan By: APP on May 30, 2022PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman, Imran Khan on Monday said that supremacy of law was imperative for a strong democracy, good governance and provision of an inexpensive justice to the litigants. Addressing lawyers convention of PTI in Peshawar, Imran Khan said the developed countries like Switzerland made rapid progress because of supremacy of rule law and […]
PM to pay 3-day official visit to Turkey from Tuesday: FO By: APP on May 30, 2022ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will pay a three-day visit to Turkey from Tuesday to hold talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on bilateral relations and exchange views on regional and international issues. This will be the prime minister’s first visit to Turkey since assuming office. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was the first world […]
India using state apparatus to crush legitimate political struggle in IIOJK: Shabbir Shah By: APP on May 30, 2022ISLAMABAD: Senior APHC leader and Chairman of Jammu Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party Shabbir Ahmed Shah has expressed serious concern over the rising incidents of Indian state terrorism and fast deteriorating political and human rights situation in the territory. According to Kashmir Media Service, In his message from Tihar jail, New Delhi, the incarcerated leader while […]