Plot owners to have specific numbers of plants to increase greenery of Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: In order to enhance the greenery and beauty of Islamabad, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) management has passed the law which will require every plot owner irrespective of size and usage to have specific types and numbers of pants. The law will be implemented on existing houses as well, said a press release issued […]

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Experts for empowering local govts for smooth, transparent and grass roots level governance

ISLAMABAD: The experts on Tuesday have demanded to build pressure through all stakeholders at public level to ensure empowerment of local governments for a smooth, transparent and grass roots level governance with judicious distribution of resources. The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives (CDPI) organised a national forum on Democratic Local Government for Development in […]

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Mental health of women has higher association with dietary factors

ISLAMABAD: According to new research from Binghamton University at State University of New York, the mental health of women likely has a higher association with dietary factors than men. Lina Begdache, assistant professor of health and wellness studies at Binghamton University, had previously published research on diet and mood that suggests that a high-quality diet […]

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Tamgha-e-Imtiaz conferred upon 2 officers of Pakistan Embassy Beijing

BEIJING: : Two officers of Pakistan Embassy Beijing were conferred upon Tamgha-e-Imtiaz at a special investiture ceremony held at the Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing, here on Tuesday. Pakistan Ambassador to China Moin ul Haque, on behalf of the President of Pakistan, conferred the civil award upon Second Secretary Muhammad Junaid Raza and Education Attaché, […]

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China-Pakistan relationship is always in my heart: Yao Jing

BEIJING: : I have been to Pakistan as an officer of Chinese Embassy in Pakistan for three times. I have been eating Pakistan’s food and drinking Pakistan’s water for 11 years. I think I am a practitioner, a participant and a witness for China-Pakistan relationship and friendship, said Yao Jing, former Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, […]

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President for special cell at Ombudsman Sectt to facilitate expats; revisiting laws for speedy, free justice

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi Tuesday asked the Federal Ombudsman to create a special cell to redress the grievances and rectify injustices done to the expatriates through the maladministration of government agencies. The president also called for revisiting the laws governing the institution of Wafaqi Mohtasib to provide speedy and free-of-cost justice to the people […]

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PM restored country’s positive image at global level: Farrukh Habib

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib Tuesday said that Prime Minister Imran Khan had restored the integrity and positive image of the country at global level. Talking to a news channel, he said that stern action would be taken against the violators of the house respect and decorum. The minister said […]

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Federal capital reports lowest daily Corona cases since January

ISLAMABAD: National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Tuesday reported only 31 new coronavirus cases in the federal capital during the last 24 hours, making it the lowest single-day tally in six months. With the new cases, the total number of infections in the federal capital reached 82, 170 of which 79, 853 people of […]

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