CTP decides to take action against vehicles using blue lights on July 1, 2017ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, the Capital Territory Police (CTP) has decided to take action against vehicles using blue revolving light in the city. Credible sources said that this initiative was decided in an important meeting of safe city police officials convened by SSP Islamabad Sajid Kiyani. In the meeting, all the Station […]
Pak pavilion inaugurated at multicultural world village on July 1, 2017LYON, France: The biggest-ever Pakistan pavilion at the multicultural world village in Lyon was inaugurated here at Town Hall of Lyon. The Pakistan pavilion was inaugurated by Deputy Mayor of Lyon along with Ambassador of Pakistan to France Moinul Haque. Tastefully and creatively decorated Pakistan pavilion adorned with cultural artefacts of Pakistan attracted large number […]
Zahid Nasrullah appointed ambassador to Afghanistan on July 1, 2017ISLAMABAD: Following the directives of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, new Ambassador of Pakistan to Afghanistan Zahid Nasrullah has been appointed. His appointment has been made after visit of Nawaz Sharif to Ministry of Foreign Affairs the other day. During his visit the PM had instructed to appoint permanent ambassador to Afghanistan to improve Pak-Afghan relations […]
Waqar Younis clarifies statement on Womens Cricket World Cup on July 1, 2017ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan head coach and Captain Waqar Younis has clarified his opinion of the Women’s Cricket World Cup after his earlier comment on the tournament’s format sent Twitter into a frenzy. The former paceman had suggested earlier this week that the Women’s World Cup be reduced to 30 overs, from its current 50-over format. […]
Pakistan gear up to face India in Womens World Cup challenge on July 1, 2017LONDON: Pakistan, looking for their first win of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017, is all set to clash with unbeaten archrivals India in Derby on Sunday (today). Sana Mir-led Pakistan will look to replicate the historic Champions Trophy success of the Men in Green against India, after having lost to South Africa and hosts […]
Aisam-ul-Haq, Lindstedt clinch Antalya Doubles Title on July 1, 2017ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s tennis star Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and his Swedish partner Robert Lindstedt have won the doubles final of the ATP World Grass Court Tennis Championship in Antalya. The top seeds held a comfortable 7-5, 4-1 lead in the final, when second seeds Oliver Marach and Mate Pavic retired from the match. This is the first […]
Grape extracts may protect against colon cancer on July 1, 2017ISLAMABAD: Researchers may have just moved closer to a prevention strategy for this condition, as a compound that suppresses colon cancer stem cells is found in grapes. More specifically, the researchers tested the effect of a combination of resveratrol – a polyphenolic compound found in grapes, peanuts, and some berries – and grape seed extract. […]
Fumigation to be conducted in Rawalpindi schools on July 1, 2017RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Education Department has decided to conduct fumigation in schools in the district before the resumption of classes. Proposals in this regard have been sought from the principals of all the schools. The principals can send applications directly to the Rawalpindi Health Department in this regard. They can also contact the focal person […]
ICCI urges diplomats to help promote tourism on July 1, 2017 ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) on Friday urged Pakistani diplomats to play their role in promoting tourism in Pakistan Khalid Iqbal Malik, the ICCI president, said that tourism created plenty of jobs, alleviated poverty and contributed significantly to the economic development of a country. “Pakistan has places in Northern Areas, […]
Three unidentified bodies found from Rawalpindi on July 1, 2017RAWALPINDI: Three unidentified bodies were found from various areas of Rawalpindi on Friday. According to details, a body was found within Sadar Bironi Police precinct. It was taken to the district hospital. During the initial examination, doctors said that the body had been decomposed beyond recognition. Police are investigating. Another body of a man was […]