UVAS holds virtual seminar on International Drug Abuse Day

LAHORE:The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Saturday organised an online seminar in connection with the International Drug Abuse Day to create awareness among students about issues related to drugs and strengthening action and cooperation to make society free of drug abuse. UVAS Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Nasim Ahmad presided over the seminar while Director […]

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Another 13 dead, 109 new cases reported in Punjab

LAHORE: Coronavirus claimed another 13 lives while 109 new cases were reported in Punjab during the last 24 hours. According to the data shared by the spokesperson of Punjab Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department (P&SHD), the total number of corona cases reached 345,655 while death toll 10,713 and recoveries 326,029 in the province. As per […]

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Rain spell likely to start from Sunday

ISLAMABAD:A rain spell is likely to occur from Sunday (Tomorrow) to provide solace from scorching heat to the people of twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, said Spokesman MET office Dr Zaheer Babar. Talking to reporter, he said it would also be occurred in different areas including Kahmir,Gilgit,Astore,Murree,Attock,Chakwal,Jhelum,Gujranwala,Gujrat,Hafizabad ,Badin,Narowal,Sialkot Peshawar, Kohat and Bannu Dera Ismail […]

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Absconder ‘Nawaz Shairf ‘ should return home, face pending cases against him: SAPM

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Capital Development Authority (CDA) Affairs, Ali Nawaz Awan on Saturday said the Pakistan Muslim League (N) leader Nawaz Sharif had deceived the court by presenting fake reports regarding his health. Talking to a private news channel he said Nawaz Sharif, who made fun of the judicial system […]

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Pakistan’s soil not to be used against anyone: Rashid

ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed Saturday said that Pakistan would not allow its soil to be used against anyone and would play its role to maintain peace in the region. Talking to the media persons during his visit to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) to inquire after the police officials who […]

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At UN, Pakistan calls its actions to combat terrorism “robust, effective”, especially in counter financing

A senior Pakistani diplomat Friday told a UN panel that Pakistan had taken “robust and effective” measures to combat terrorism, especially in the area of countering financing of the scourge. “The legislative, institutional, and operational actions were taken by Pakistan in countering terrorism, including in the area of CFT, are robust and effective,” acting Pakistan’s […]

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Delta ‘most transmissible’ of coronavirus variants identified so far: WHO chief

The head of the UN health agency expressed concern on Friday over the coronavirus’ delta variant, which he called “the most transmissible” mutation to date. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World health Organization (WHO) told journalists at a regular briefing in Geneva that delta has been identified in at least 85 countries and […]

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