By Naveel Ahmed ISLAMABAD, Jan 18 (APP):A glimpse of a regulated road traffic is enough to ascertain a nation’s self-discipline that flows smooth like a country’s unhindered progress. World over, the developed countries have embraced scientific road management to address growing traffic challenges. However, with Islamabad as a mirror to the entire country’s traffic management… Continue reading A regulated road traffic reflects a nation’s self-discipline
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Land worth Rs 357 bln recovered; rule of law upheld
By Taimoor Iqbal Jadoon ISLAMABAD, Jan 9 (APP) To ensure rule of law and writ of the state an anti-encroachment drive against the land mafia across the country, especially in the federal capital is going on with full might.
Women opting for entrepreneurship to make both ends meet
By Beenish Atif ISLAMABAD, Jan 8 (APP): Many of the women in country are opting the profession of small entrepreneurs and businesses to earn respectful livelihood as most of them have no formal education to get any office job to make both the ends meet.
NHA identifies mega projects worth Rs 350 billion for execution under PPP mode
By Mashkoor Naqvi ISLAMABAD, Jan 8 (APP): Pursuant to the present government’s vision to implement China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and establish links with other ports of the country, National Highway Authority (NHA) with its dedicated efforts during past few months has identified mega projects worth approximately Rs 350 billion to implement through public private… Continue reading NHA identifies mega projects worth Rs 350 billion for execution under PPP mode
Comedy maestro Ali Ejaz an institution in himself,will long be remembered
By Jehangir Khan Tareen MULTAN, Jan 06, (APP): In William Shakespeare’s comedy ” Twelfth Night” Malvolio, a steward of play’s main character, Viola, says ; Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them. Pride of Performance comedian , Ali Ejaz,was among the artistes who… Continue reading Comedy maestro Ali Ejaz an institution in himself,will long be remembered
Life of people of Gilgit Baltistan in winter
By Sultan Shoab GILGIT, Dec. 30(APP):Gilgit Baltistan is the most important area of Pakistan due to its geography and a beautiful landscape full of mountains with snow covered peaks and streams full of dancing waters and roaring rivers. The beauty of the area is further enhanced by a variety of luxuriant fruits including cherry, apricot,… Continue reading Life of people of Gilgit Baltistan in winter
More water reservoirs needed to bring green revolution in country
By Raziq Ali Shah ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP):More water reservoirs are needed to bring green revolution in the country especially when the phenomena of climate change is gradually affecting the overall environment of Pakistan ranging from weather to irrigation as well as every day human life. The only way forward to thwart looming water scarcity… Continue reading More water reservoirs needed to bring green revolution in country
Christmas not mere jubilation, a renewal of pledge to serve humanity through sharing and caring
By Vincent David ISLAMABAD, Dec 24 (APP):Feature As the preperations for the festivity are at their peak the clerics have stressed the Christian followers to uphold the true spirit of Christmas celebrations and share their moments of happiness with the destitute and needy. Everyone whether male or female, a Catholic or Protestant is enthusiestically involved… Continue reading Christmas not mere jubilation, a renewal of pledge to serve humanity through sharing and caring
Beggars becoming a public nuisance in Islamabad
Feature By Waseem Kamboh ISLAMABAD, Dec 23 (APP):Once known for its serene evenings and calm days, the federal capital these days is facing unprecedented hassle with day to day rising population. Migrants from other cities have thronged the capital during recent years also bringing with them a large cache of professional beggars – especially the… Continue reading Beggars becoming a public nuisance in Islamabad
In private schools job insecurity, low salaries disturb teachers
ISLAMABAD, Dec 23 (APP):Treating teachers well, matters a lot, as countries with exceptional student achievement consider teaching a prestigious profession and offer them a decent compensation. Interestingly, teachers enjoy different status in different countries; teachers have the highest status in China,Greece,Turkey and South Korea. In China, teachers enjoy the highest status and are compared… Continue reading In private schools job insecurity, low salaries disturb teachers
Traffic congestions marring beauty of capital, CDA – Police need to cooperate for better road infrastructure
By Usman Kakar ISLAMABAD, Dec 18 (APP): Whereas, Islamabad is ranked the second most beautiful capital in the world after London,routine traffic congestions, encroachments and dilapidated roads are not only reducing the beauty of metropolitan but have also laid bare the fact that transportation network cannot withstand the pressure of ever- growing road users. A… Continue reading Traffic congestions marring beauty of capital, CDA – Police need to cooperate for better road infrastructure
Spinach-a powerhouse of nutrients,treats deficiencies,prevents deadly diseases
By Seema Mir ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP): Spinach a powerhouse of nutrients and antioxidants has 101 nutritional benefits ranging from antioxidants has 101 nutritional benefits ranging from treating deficiencies to preventing deadly diseases.
HIV/AIDS pandemic making a surge across globe,raising alarms
By Yawar Abbas ISLAMABAD, Dec 3 (APP):HIV/AIDS prevalence is increasing not only in Pakistan but across the globe with every passing day and has touched the alarming proportions by becoming the fourth deadliest disease in the world.
Shedding tears highly beneficial for health,reduces lethal consequences of depression
Feature By Seema Mir ISLAMABAD, Dec 2 (APP):If laughter is good for health crying is highly beneficial for it preventing one from potential health hazards. Medically,tears act as safety valve by releasing excess stress hormones, if left unchecked, chronic elevated levels of these hormones can cause physical ailments and play havoc with mood.
Water arsenic level in Multan five times higher than int’l permissible standard
By Salman Raza MULTAN, Dec 2 (APP):Arsenic is a chemical element,the elevated levels of which may cause different deadly diseases like diabetes,cardiovascular problems and various types of cancer. Moreover, early childhood exposure has been linked to negative impacts on cerebral development that leads to increase death in young adults.
No more open skies, Panah Gahs await down-and-under
By Erfan Khan ISLAMABAD, Nov 26 (APP):In this age of global financial meltdown, where the issue of growing homeless people worldwide sits in the midst of crises, the Government of Pakistan braces to grapple the issue, ever haunting the oft-neglected class, that is forced to spend nights under the ‘starry skies’.
Regular check-ups,early detection only 100% cure for breast cancer
By Seema Mir ISLAMABAD, Nov 19 (APP): Whereas breast cancer is the most prevalent disease among women worldwide, in Pakistan one out of eight women suffers from this life threatening disease. Devouring thousands of women annually, this killer disease can only be cured 100% by early detection and by consulting the doctor right away. This… Continue reading Regular check-ups,early detection only 100% cure for breast cancer
Women register their worth by adopting profession of carpentry
ISLAMABAD, Nov 13 (APP):Carpentry, a profession only confined to the males in our society,is now becoming woman’s choice and a number of them in the garrison city have started exhibiting their worth shoulder to shoulder with men.
App tech revolutionizes traditional profession of tuition
ISLAMABAD, Nov 8 (APP)::The technology has transformed almost every public service for the comfort and ease of humans and now the parents’ concern of hiring a good tutor in Pakistan is just one click away and they can engage one of their own choice online now.
Naked cat’s eyes nails on capital roads posing life threats to motorists
By Shabbir Hussain ISLAMABAD, Nov 4 (APP):Placing of the sub-stranded cat’s eyes (reflectors) on different roads of the federal capital are posing serious life threats to motorists, particularly motorcyclists, with left-over naked steal nails damaging tyres of speeding vehicles which sometimes result into fatal accidents.