Health Levy Bill: A new source for increasing government revenues on December 2, 2020On a global scale, tobacco control efforts usually bank on World Health Organization’s (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) and is also upheld in United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3.a . SDGs include goals to eradicate extreme income poverty, reduce death rates from non-communicable diseases by one third, and achieve universal health coverage. Speaking […]
Pakistan expresses gratitude for reaffirmation of OIC’s steadfast support on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute during 47th CFM Session in Niger: FO Spokesperson on December 1, 2020The Government and people of Pakistan express sincere and heartfelt gratitude to the OIC and its Member States for reaffirming strong and unequivocal support on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute during the just concluded 47th Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) held in Niamey, Niger. The CFM, attended by Foreign Ministers and […]
PM’s aide Malik Amin says Kaavan arrives ‘safely’ Cambodia for happier life ahead on December 1, 2020ISLAMABAD: Kaavan, the Asian elephant of Islamabad Marghazar Zoo, which entertained children and parents for 35 years, has safely arrived in Cambodia amid joyful fanfare, according to a press statement issued here from the Ministry of Climate Change. The elephant set off on a nearly 10-hours journey from Pakistan to Cambodia in the wee hours […]
OIC Foreign Ministers decide to hold the 48th CFM Session in Islamabad in 2021: FO on November 29, 2020Positively responding to Pakistan’s offer, the 47th Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) of OIC in Niger has decided to host the 48th CFM Session at Islamabad in 2021. As the prospective CFM Chair, Pakistan has also become a member of the 6-member OIC Executive Committee for the next three years. Pakistan is […]
OIC unanimously adopts Pakistan-sponsored Resolution regarding Islamophobia: FO on November 29, 2020The OIC unanimously adopted a Pakistan-sponsored resolution regarding Islamophobia on Saturday. Tabled during the 47th Session of the OIC CFM (Council of Foreign Ministers) in Niamey, Niger, the Resolution was drafted in the context of rising incidents of Islamophobia in many parts of the world. The Resolution expresses concern that Islamophobia, as a contemporary form […]
OIC reaffirms strong and unequivocal support for the Kashmir Cause: FO Spokesperson on November 29, 2020In a Resolution adopted unanimously by the 47th Session of the OIC in Niamey on Saturday, the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) reaffirmed its strong support for the Kashmir cause. The OIC categorically rejected illegal and unilateral actions taken by India since 5 August 2019. The Resolution demands that India “cancel the issuance of domicile […]
Baba Jan’s release is a victory for the people: AWP on November 28, 2020Awami Workers Party hails the release of Baba Jan, Aleem Khan, Iftikhar Karbalai, Shakoorullah Baig and all other political prisoners of GB as a victory for the people and for all forces of resistance. In a joint statement, AWP President Yousuf Mastikhan, General Secretary Akhtar Hussain, Deputy Secretary Ismat Shahjahan, Sindh President Bakhshal Thalho, Punjab […]
Students demand union restoration, hold protest demonstration outside NPC on November 28, 2020Hundreds of students from both private and public colleges and universities across the twin cities held a peaceful protest demonstration on Friday to demand the restoration of student unions, accountability of higher education administrations, the institutionalization of laws against sexual harassment, and a commitment from the state to provide affordable education to all. The demonstration […]
Police launches crackdown against amateur drivers, motorcyclists on November 27, 2020Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has constituted special squads to take action against amateur drivers and bike riders not using helmets. Following directions of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Muhammad Aamir Zulfiqar, Senior Superintendent of Police (Traffic) Farrukh Rasheed who has also appealed the parents to refrain handing over vehicles or bikes to their under-age […]
Foreign Minister Qureshi meets Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister in Niamey: FO on November 27, 2020Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi had a bilateral meeting with Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Haneef Atmar. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on Afghan peace process and measures to further strengthen Pakistan-Afghanistan bilateral relations. Foreign Minister Qureshi extended condolences to his Afghan counterpart over recent terrorist attacks in Kabul and Bamiyan and reiterated […]