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
Pakistan Cricket Cup from Tuesday
FAISALABAD, April 17 (APP): One-day matches of Pakistan Cricket Cup will start at Iqbal Stadium here from Tuesday, April 19, under the aegis of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Naveed Nazir, caretaker of Iqbal Stadium said here on Sunday that five teams from all the four provinces and federation would participate in the tournament which would… Continue reading Pakistan Cricket Cup from Tuesday
Culture of optimism will empower Pakistan to meet challenges: Maleeha Lodhi
CAMBRIDGE (Massachusetts) April 17 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UN, Dr. Maleeha Lodhi, said at a Pakistani students forum at Harvard University that it was important to create a culture of optimism in the country to empower it to meet its various challenges. Speaking at the Harvard Pakistan Forum, she said that at a time when the… Continue reading Culture of optimism will empower Pakistan to meet challenges: Maleeha Lodhi
IFC praises Pakistan’s economic turnaround, issuance of Rupee Bonds discussed
WASHINGTON, April 17 (APP): The Executive Vice President of the International Finance Commission (IFC), Philippe Houerou praised economic policies and strict financial discipline of the Pakistan government that has brought about a turnaround in the country’s economy. In a meeting with the Pakistani delegation, led by Finance Secretary Dr. Waqar Masood Khan who called on him, the… Continue reading IFC praises Pakistan’s economic turnaround, issuance of Rupee Bonds discussed
Pakistan Embassy rebuffs reports about ministerial meeting with Panama delegation in US
WASHINGTON, April 17 (APP): A spokesman of the Pakistan Embassy in Washington rejected as baseless media reports about a ministerial level meeting between Pakistan and Panama on the sidelines of ongoing Spring Meetings of IMF and the World Bank. In a special event organized by United States Department of State on the subject of Global Connect Initiative… Continue reading Pakistan Embassy rebuffs reports about ministerial meeting with Panama delegation in US
NBF to hold historical National Book Day on 22nd April
ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP): First time in the history of Pakistan, the glorious National Book Day under the organization of National Book Foundation will start in 22nd April 2016 (Friday) in Pak- China Friendship Center, Islamabad. Advisor to Prime Minister on National History and literary Heritage Division, Irfan Siddique expressed these views in the meeting… Continue reading NBF to hold historical National Book Day on 22nd April
SAARC Chamber strives to enhance intra-region trade’
LAHORE, April 17 (APP): South Asia Association for Regional Cooperation Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SAARC CCI) has since its inception been striving hard to enhance trade among all the SAARC countries- Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives, and Afghanistan. SAARC CCI Vice President Iftikhar Ali Malik told media here Sunday that Chamber has been holding… Continue reading SAARC Chamber strives to enhance intra-region trade’
Rescuers race against landslides to reach Japan quake victims
MASHIKI, Japan, April 17, (APP/AFP): Rescuers were racing against the weather and the threat of more landslides Sunday to reach people still trapped by two big earthquakes that hit southern Japan. At last 41 people are known to have died in the double disaster, with at least six still missing—feared buried in shattered houses or under… Continue reading Rescuers race against landslides to reach Japan quake victims
NAP to continue till elimination of last terrorist: President
KAKUL, April 16 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Saturday said the National Action Plan would continue till the elimination of the last terrorist to ensure peace not only within the country but also in the region. Addressing the 134th Long Course Passing Out parade here at the Pakistan Military Academy the President paid rich tributes to the… Continue reading NAP to continue till elimination of last terrorist: President
Those accusing PM are canvassing for Goldsmith’s son against Pakistani: Pervaiz
BHIMBER, April 16 (APP): Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Pervaiz Rashid on Saturday said those accusing Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif were running the election campaign of the son of James Goldsmith against Sadiq Khan, the son of a Pakistani labourer, for London’s mayorship. Speaking as chief guest at a public meeting after… Continue reading Those accusing PM are canvassing for Goldsmith’s son against Pakistani: Pervaiz
Nisar in Germany for medical treatment of his family
ISLAMABAD, April 16 (APP): Minsiter for Inteior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan is in Germany for medcial treatment of his family, a spokesperon of the Interior Ministry said on Saturday. The spokesperson, in a statement, said the people, who were indulging in unwarranted and unjustified kite flying, should have decency and courtesy to respect the privacy of… Continue reading Nisar in Germany for medical treatment of his family
Javaid Sheikh plans to bring foreign investment in films
LAHORE, April 16 (APP): Famous film star Javaid Sheikh Saturday said some new Pakistani films had been liked by a large number of people in many countries and that was why foreign investors had shown interest to invest in the industry here. Javaid Sheikh told APP that the Pakistan film industry had started to revive… Continue reading Javaid Sheikh plans to bring foreign investment in films
Dar chairs Law Review Committee meeting
ISLAMABAD, April 16 (APP): Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting of the Laws Review Committee here on Saturday. The meeting had detailed discussion on the legislation which would now be placed before the Senate after passage by the National Assembly, said in statement issued by Ministry of Finance here on Saturday. Proposals… Continue reading Dar chairs Law Review Committee meeting
Army takes over charge of Kacha operation: ISPR
ISLAMABAD Apr 16 (APP): Troops of Pakistan Army on Saturday took over the charge of operation in ‘Kacha area’ of southern part of Punjab, against anti- social elements. Director General Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asim Saleem Bajwa in a Tweet message on Operation in Kacha, said “Army troops deployed. Take over charge… Continue reading Army takes over charge of Kacha operation: ISPR
Govt making all-out efforts for promotion of medical education: Kh. Asif
SIALKOT, April 16 (APP): Federal Minister for Defence, Water and Power Khawaja Muhammad Asif Saturday said that the promotion of quality medical education was the top priority of the government and government was making all-out sincere efforts for this purpose. He stated this while addressing the convocation of the first batch of 100 male and… Continue reading Govt making all-out efforts for promotion of medical education: Kh. Asif
CPEC’s first phase to be completed by 2018: Ahsan
ISLAMABAD, April 16 (APP): Federal Minister Planning, Development and Reform Ahsan Iqbal said on Saturday that the first phase of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would be completed by the year 2018. The production of 10,000 MGW of energy under CPEC would help overcome the energy crisis by 2018 as well as upgrade the existing road network of the… Continue reading CPEC’s first phase to be completed by 2018: Ahsan
UNICEF, World Bank urge greater investment in early childhood development
UNITED NATIONS, April 16 (APP): The heads of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Bank Group are jointly urging global and national leaders to step up action and investments in nutrition and early childhood development programmes as a critical foundation for equitable development and economic growth. The two organizations said in a… Continue reading UNICEF, World Bank urge greater investment in early childhood development
Hajj Policy 2016 announced, banks to start receiving applications on Monday
ISLAMABAD, April 16 (APP): Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf on Saturday said the designated branches of scheduled banks would start receiving applications under the Government Hajj Scheme on Monday. Announcing the Hajj Policy 2016 at a press conference here, the minister said the applications would be received till April… Continue reading Hajj Policy 2016 announced, banks to start receiving applications on Monday
