Educating public on wildlife: New animal species demanded for Islamabad Zoo

An APP Feature by Ali Jabir ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP):Zoo in its real form means a place where animals of different species are kept in confinement for public display so that people may get acquaintance with wildlife which comprises a vital part of the ecosystem and food chain. Primarily, zoo serves the purpose to create awareness among… Continue reading Educating public on wildlife: New animal species demanded for Islamabad Zoo

Pakistan’s railway network to be extended to Gwadar, Kashgar, Mazar Sharif

Najam ul Hassan ISLAMABAD, Aug 18 (APP):The ambitious plan of connecting Pakistan’s railway network from China and Afghanistan to Gwadar deep sea port under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has been declared strategically important by both the countries. The plan will help commercially viable transportation of goods from China and Central Asian States to the… Continue reading Pakistan’s railway network to be extended to Gwadar, Kashgar, Mazar Sharif

Steroid-tools-based social media affecting domestic value-bonds

By Dr Saeed Ahmed Ali LAHORE, Aug 04 (APP)::In the cyber world of modern steroid technology, Internet is playing a pivotal role in constructing human life, but, at the same time, deteriorating the social lives of the individuals through breaking domestic and social value-bonds and standings of society.    The social media is one of the… Continue reading Steroid-tools-based social media affecting domestic value-bonds

Budget 2019-20 resembles historic financial plans:

By Ali Jabir ISLAMABAD, Jul 30 (APP):The recently passed federal budget for the fiscal year 2019-20 resembles historic annual financial plans, as this year the plan had been prepared keeping in view the prevailing challenging economic situation. The financial crunch has left the country’s economy burdened with increased debts, decelerated growth rate, fiscal and current… Continue reading Budget 2019-20 resembles historic financial plans:

Govt has nothing to do with Daily Mail’s story against Shehbaz’s family: Dr Firdous

ISLAMABAD, Jul 15 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Monday said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government had nothing to do with publishing of Daily Mail news story against Shehbaz Sharif and his family. Talking to a private news channel, she said the news story was published in London… Continue reading Govt has nothing to do with Daily Mail’s story against Shehbaz’s family: Dr Firdous

Book reading culture gradually fading away,needs revival in better interest of youth:

By Taj Nabi Khan ISLAMABAD, Jul 3 (APP):Reading of productive books is considered building blocks for character, society, and nation at large. It is a window to the world of knowledge: economy, politics, history, literature, culture, and what not. The culture of reading is crucial for independent knowledge acquisition and lifelong learning; And, the more… Continue reading Book reading culture gradually fading away,needs revival in better interest of youth:

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Description of South Punjab culture sans mangoes is incomplete,matchless in taste ,aroma

Muhammad Aatif Ismaeel MULTAN, June 30 (APP)::Mango festival, mango feasts, on arrival of “Saawani” (Punjabi month Saawan popular for rainy spell), and propensity of huge mango gifting by local people, are unique features of culturally rich South Punjab, which is accoladed not only in the country but also abroad, especially in countries of Middle East.… Continue reading Description of South Punjab culture sans mangoes is incomplete,matchless in taste ,aroma

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Global warming deprives Koh-i-Sufaid of its peculiarity of remaining snow clad throughout year

Adeel Saeed PESHAWAR, June 30 (APP)::Koh-i-Sufaid, a mountain range straddling between Pakistan and Afghanistan at bordering areas of Kurram district of erstwhile tribal area, has lost its peculiarity of remaining snow clad throughout the year mainly due to global warming caused by climate change. An offshoot of Hindu Kush range and spreading over an area… Continue reading Global warming deprives Koh-i-Sufaid of its peculiarity of remaining snow clad throughout year

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Industrialization gaining momentum in Faisalabad owing to government policies

Anjum Aala Rehman FAISALABAD, Jun 28 (APP):Planned and systematic efforts by present government have yielded positive results and industrial activities have gained momentum which would ultimately help Pakistan to achieve its export target in addition to discouraging the unrestricted imports. Immediately, after taking over the power the present government introduced new measures to trim down… Continue reading Industrialization gaining momentum in Faisalabad owing to government policies

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850 complaints lodges in Ministry of HR regarding online women harassment

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ISLAMABAD, Jun 25 (APP):A total of 850 complaints were lodged regarding online women harassment in 2018 said an official Ministry of Human Rights here on Tuesday.                                                   According to an official, over 60 percent women across the country have witnessed or affected from any form of abuse through internet or social media services.                 … Continue reading 850 complaints lodges in Ministry of HR regarding online women harassment

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Blue pottery – centuries old cultural heritage of South Punjab on verge of extinction

By Muhammad Aatif Ismeel MULTAN, Jun 23 (APP):Blue pottery, a unique and centuries old art of south Punjab is on verge of extinction whereas its revival can help improve socio-economic uplift of the region. Some serious efforts for revival of the cultural identity are also in progress, with special focus on socio economic uplift by… Continue reading Blue pottery – centuries old cultural heritage of South Punjab on verge of extinction

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Plantation of 5 million pine trees needed to protect Islamabad from climate change hazards

Taj Nabi Khan ISLAMABAD, Jun 23 (APP):The mind blowing panoramic view of Islamabad from Damani-koh makes manifestation of the fact that it is one of the most beautiful cities of the world located right at the bottom of majestic Margalla Hills. The houses in posh areas can be spotted in dense forest with straight line… Continue reading Plantation of 5 million pine trees needed to protect Islamabad from climate change hazards

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Plastic pollution, a looming threat to humans, wildlife, aquatic creatures

By Fakhar Alam ISLAMABAD, Jun 23 (APP):The large-scale production and an excessive use of plastic products have created enormous environmental challenges to humans, wildlife and aquatic creatures world-wide. The experts feared that plastic waste in canals, rivers and oceans would significantly decreased production of fish and other marine species in next 30 years if its… Continue reading Plastic pollution, a looming threat to humans, wildlife, aquatic creatures

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Climate change can have devastating impact on water resources, human health, agriculture

By Dr. Saeed Ahmed Ali LAHORE, Jun 16 (APP):An APP Feature Varied and intense climate change patterns can cause irregular devastating events in the country including floods, heat-waves, droughts, deforestation, storms, de-gradation of air quality and worsening situation of food. Experts believe that all these changes can cause various complex diseases. Extreme weather conditions like… Continue reading Climate change can have devastating impact on water resources, human health, agriculture

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Tourists throng paradise-like Kumrat valley from around Pakistan

By Taj Nabi Khan KUMRAT VALLEY, Jun 16 (APP)-:An APP Feature The scenic beauty of lush green mountains of paradise-like Kumrat valley mostly covered with white carpet of snow melting into gushing water of falling streams bringing down the temperature into cold weather (10-15°C) even in hot summer in other parts of the country. The… Continue reading Tourists throng paradise-like Kumrat valley from around Pakistan

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Pakistan blooms in China’s ‘Spring city’ with 200 stalls set up at Commodity Expo

KUNMING, China, Jun 16 (APP):From textiles to leather, gems and handicraft – Pakistan’s indigenous products showcased at the ongoing South and Southeast Asia Commodity Expo and Investment Fair (SSACEIF) in China’s Kunming city have hit the mark, attracting huge number of local and international entrepreneurs. By setting up 200 stalls, Pakistani businessmen are making headway… Continue reading Pakistan blooms in China’s ‘Spring city’ with 200 stalls set up at Commodity Expo

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2nd phase of CPEC, industrialization to provide more than 10 million jobs in 5 years

Najam ul Hassan ISLAMABAD, Jun 9 (APP):Despite challenges on the economic front, the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf (PTI) led government is optimistic to achieve its target of providing more than 10 million jobs during the five years tenure. The target, they say is to be achieved through mega projects under 2nd phase of CPEC and development of… Continue reading 2nd phase of CPEC, industrialization to provide more than 10 million jobs in 5 years

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Social media humour de-stresses upset Pak cricket fans

Syed Hasnain Raza Gardezi ISLAMABAD, June 3 (APP):Pakistan cricket fans, upset after their team’s humiliating defeat against West Indies, were relieved by social media’s ridiculously creative and humorous video clips and images shared among thousands across the globe, making mockery of Sarfraz eleven. The most interesting and chronologically compared jest reads, “Pakistan lost to West… Continue reading Social media humour de-stresses upset Pak cricket fans

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Provision of 10 million jobs in 5 years, a doable task

By Najam-ul Hasan ISLAMABAD, Jun 3 (APP):Despite challenges on the economic front, the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf (PTI) led government is optimistic to achieve its target of providing 10 million jobs during the five years tenure through mega projects being launched by the incumbent government. Five million low cost housing project, Kamyab Jawan Programme, China Pakistan Economic… Continue reading Provision of 10 million jobs in 5 years, a doable task

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