Arsenic concentration in groundwater reaches alarming levels

Dr. Saeed Ahmad Ali LAHORE, Jan 21 (APP):Experts warned on Sunday that arsenic concentration in groundwater has reached alarming levels, and drinking arsenic-contaminated water is one of major causes of arsenicosis, a clinical syndrome in people of urban centres in the country. If water has been contaminated by toxic substances, reliable drinking water treatment is… Continue reading Arsenic concentration in groundwater reaches alarming levels

Persistent use of e-cigarettes badly affects human health: Experts

By Muhammad Shakil PESHAWAR, Jan 21 (APP):The persistent use of e-cigarettes in Pakistani society has exposed the younger generation to serious respiratory, oral and brain issues that may prove fatal in later stages of life. Besides an increasing possibility of drug addiction and long-term damage to brain and IQ development as well as the respiratory… Continue reading Persistent use of e-cigarettes badly affects human health: Experts

Averting climate effects for economic growth, food security

Revitalizing handicrafts for economic gains, culture promotion

Time to upgrade clean drinking water facility for Isoolites

Olive oil production on rise in Hazara Division

Winter Tourism – a precious earning source for GB people

By Sultan Shoaib GILGIT-BALTISTAN, Jan 14 (APP):A land of mesmerizing valleys, towering mountains, chilly deserts, singing brooks and enchanting lakes – Gilgit Baltistan offers unlimited bounties of nature to visitors pouring in from across the country and abroad. Boasting of world’s great mountain ranges -the Karakoram, Hindukash,and Himalayan, this region is also home to pride… Continue reading Winter Tourism – a precious earning source for GB people

Revisiting dams construction quality in Balochistan

Breaking shackles of poverty through welfare projects

Pindites desire permanent solution to water shortage

Taobat – A nature lovers’ paradise

Multani Mitti holds ground as traditional beauty elixir in culturally-rich South Punjab

Rich tapestry of cultural diversity: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at crossroad of civilizations

Time to save maize farmers from market exploitation

Jinnah’s vision of a welfare state

Muhammad Shafique ISLAMABAD, Dec 25 (APP):As the nation celebrates the 147th birth anniversary of the founder of Pakistan, Mohammed Ali Jinnah, today (Monday), it will be appropriate to see what kind of state he envisioned for the people, who got independence after huge sacrifices. Jinnah wanted Pakistan to be a progressive democratic welfare state based… Continue reading Jinnah’s vision of a welfare state

Adherence to Quaid’s motto of faith, unity and discipline imperative to achieve all national goals

By Fakhar e Alam PESHAWAR, Dec 24 (APP):The discriminative, oppressive and biased policies of the then British rulers, who grabbed power under the guise of East India Company from Muslims that ruled subcontinent for over 800 years had aggravated their sufferings and mental agony. “To prolonged an illegal rule, the colonial rulers had tilted towards… Continue reading Adherence to Quaid’s motto of faith, unity and discipline imperative to achieve all national goals

Curbing underage driving – a shared responsibility

By Usman Khan ISLAMABAD, Dec 24 (APP):With the mounting traffic load in the federal capital, Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has tightened belts to penalize violators for streamlining smooth traffic flow and the safety of residents. Robust enforcement strategies are implemented with heightened fines and registration of FIRs for serious violations, particularly involving underage driving as… Continue reading Curbing underage driving – a shared responsibility

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