ISLAMABAD, May 20 (APP): Having already seen a marked decline in dreaded loadshedding over the last almost three years, the country is apparently on the course to eliminate this power curse in a year or two. This vast improvement in power generation, as compared to four-five years back, is partly reflected in the success to achieve… Continue reading Plethora of projects to overcome power loadshedding
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Grotesque and tragic: The phenomenon of mushrooming growth of bikes on the roads
By Farooq Ahmad ISLAMABAD, May 19 (APP): The Grotesque and The Tragic: These two descriptions aptly fit the bill as far as the tumultuous surfeit of motorbikes on the roads of cities and towns across the country is concerned. Rightly called the poor man’s private mode of transport, the motorbikes are aplenty on the roads but need to… Continue reading Grotesque and tragic: The phenomenon of mushrooming growth of bikes on the roads
Canadian HC speaks her mind on broad range of issues faced by Pakistani society
ISLAMABAD: (APP): All the countries in the region should make joint efforts for peace and progress in Afghanistan, says outgoing Canadian High Commissioner, Heather Cruden, also emphasising that eradication of polio and women empowerment were the development priorities for her country in Pakistan. Ms. Heather Cruden stated this in an exclusive talk with an APP… Continue reading Canadian HC speaks her mind on broad range of issues faced by Pakistani society
Water scarcity in capital to worsen in summer; CDA has no solid plan
By Mudassar Iqbal ISLAMABAD, May 1 (APP): As the residents are already worried about irregular supply of water in the federal capital, the situation is going to get worse in days to come with hot summer days approaching swiftly. The issue is a decade old now but unfortunately the Capital Development Authority (CDA) could not come… Continue reading Water scarcity in capital to worsen in summer; CDA has no solid plan
Iqra Centre contributes Rs. 10 mln to upgrade 300 schools
By Muhammad Atif Noor ISLAMABAD, May 1 (APP): With less than 2.7 per cent of GDP being spent on education, Pakistan is spending least on the sector in comparison to 26 nations which are poorer than the country which is a real concern to address. Education’s condition is despicable throughout the country having literacy rate of… Continue reading Iqra Centre contributes Rs. 10 mln to upgrade 300 schools
Let's Transform; a plausible initiative by Iqra University to promote education
By Muhammad Atif Noor ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): With less than 2.7 per cent of GDP being spent on education, Pakistan is spending least on the sector in comparison to 26 nations which are poorer than the country which is a real concern to address. Education’s condition is despicable throughout the country having literacy rate… Continue reading Let's Transform; a plausible initiative by Iqra University to promote education
CPEC to benefit three billion people through enhanced regional connectivity
By Muhammad Asghar ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a trans-regional project, would benefit three billion people of the region through enhanced regional connectivity with Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces of the country to play instrumental role integrating the whole region. It is a 15 years long project to be completed in 2030 with… Continue reading CPEC to benefit three billion people through enhanced regional connectivity
Usage of clay-made coolers gaining momentum in summer
By Mudassar Iqbal ISLAMABAD, April 24 (APP): Clay pottery is making a comeback with a vengeance, especially as a fancy substitute for water dispensers. With style introduced in clay pottery industry along with its traditional touch and the added health benefits, people, particularly from middle and upper middle class, have started using clay-made utensils on large scale particularly… Continue reading Usage of clay-made coolers gaining momentum in summer
Nawaz Sharif envisions region’s peace linked with socio-economic development
By Shafek Koreishi ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): Resolution of Kashmir dispute and forging closer relations with Afghanistan have remained the priorities in Pakistan’s foreign policy since independence, for the sake of freeing the Sub-Continent from arms race and realizing the goal of socio-economic development of this heavily-populated region. The successive Pakistani governments, especially the incumbent one, has made… Continue reading Nawaz Sharif envisions region’s peace linked with socio-economic development
Is smoking, sheesha use on rise among sections of women folk?
By Syeda Sidra Bukhari ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP): There was a time when efforts were confined to controlling drug addiction among teenagers or males of the country at large. But today increasing tendency to use tobacco, sheesha, or even drugs, among mostly upper or lower, females has struck alarm bells in the concerned drug-rehabilitation quarters. “Females belonging to… Continue reading Is smoking, sheesha use on rise among sections of women folk?
Increasing Pollen allergy makes life tough for residents
By Mudassar Iqbal ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP): Associated mainly with Spring season, the residents of otherwise “beautiful” Islamabad are in the full grip these days of a familiar nemesis—the ever-Increasing pollen-cum-dust allergy. Consequently, life is difficult to live not just for those afflicted and also for public at large as air-borne diseases are at their peak.… Continue reading Increasing Pollen allergy makes life tough for residents
Improved facilities at Benazir Bhutto airport satisfies passengers, public
By Muhammad Atif Noor ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP): Airports of a country generally portray its reflection to the world and a lot is done across the globe to equip them with state-of-the-art facilities in order to facilitate both local and foreign passengers. Where the formation of New National Aviation Policy 2015, after 15 years, goes to the credit… Continue reading Improved facilities at Benazir Bhutto airport satisfies passengers, public
Great (Azeem) son of Azeem Anwar Masood, wants institutionalization of Mushairas
ISLAMABAD, Apr 03 (APP): Renowned humorous poet Anwar Masood has called upon concerned official quarters to institutionalize the weekly gatherings (Mushairas) of poets of this genre. This, he told APP in an interview, would be a good mean for the promotion of culture and literature of Pakistan. He said not only homour-poets’ “Mushairas”, the government… Continue reading Great (Azeem) son of Azeem Anwar Masood, wants institutionalization of Mushairas
Players’ power once again dominating affairs of PCB
By Muhammad Atif Noor ISLAMABAD, Dec 27 (APP): Players’ power seems to be once again dominating the cricketing affairs in Pakistan as evident by the recent row between the board and some of the players regarding participation of Muhammad Amir in the training camp organized for New Zealand tour.
Private educational institutions made education a commercial commodity
By Mudassar Iqbal ISLAMABAD, 16 Dec (APP): The staggering increase in number of private schools and academies in twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad shows that education sector has rapidly becoming one of the leading commercialized sectors of the country. It seems to become a common phenomenon that private institutions are often being administrated by… Continue reading Private educational institutions made education a commercial commodity
Quacks playing havoc with public health
By Taj Nabi Khan ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 (APP): Rise in number of unskilled and illegal medical practitioners (Quacks), including dispensers, paramedics, uncertified hakeems and faith healers, who use doctor with their names, is posing serious threats to public health. Some of the quacks are allegedly found involved in using veterinary drugs on their patients as… Continue reading Quacks playing havoc with public health
767 candidates to contest for 185 UCs in Multan
MULTAN, Nov 10 (APP): As many as 767 candidates will contest for the slots of chairmen and vice chairmen in 185 union councils of the district during the third phase of local bodies election, sources from local Election Commission office said on Tuesday. More than, 3766 candidates submitted their nomination papers for 1110 seats of… Continue reading 767 candidates to contest for 185 UCs in Multan
ECP issues code of conduct for LG polls in ICT
ISLAMABAD, Nov 10 (APP): Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued the Code of Conduct for upcoming local government elections in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), barring the holders of public office including from visiting the unionn councils.
ECP increases polling time for upcoming LG polls in ICT
ISLAMABAD, Nov 9 (APP): Election Commission of Pakistan has increased time duration to cast ballots for upcoming Local Bodies Elections in 50 Union Councils of Islamabad Capital territory (ICT) on November 30.
BJP’s defeat in Bihar election a major blow for Modi
ISLAMABAD, Nov 8 (APP): India’s governing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has conceded defeat in the key state election in Bihar, in what is being seen as a major blow for Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.