Pakistan strongly condemns Indian forces’ harassment of Ali Geelani’s family

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday strongly condemned the “reprehensible act” of registration of cases against the grieving family members of the iconic Kashmiri leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani by the Indian Occupation Forces. Foreign Office spokesperson said in a statement that after denying the family the right to bury Syed Ali Shah Geelani as per his […]

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Shahzad Akbar salutes to martyrs and defenders of country

ISLAMABAD: Adviser to Prime Minister on Accountability and Interior Mirza Shahzad Akbar on Monday paid tributes to martyrs and defenders of country who rendered great sacrifices for sovereign and independent Pakistan. In a tweet message in connection with defense day, he paid tributes to defenders and martyrs of country who wrote golden chapters through their […]

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China appreciates PM Imran Khan’s remarks on poverty alleviation

BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson on Monday appreciated Prime Minister Imran Khan’s recent remarks on China’s poverty alleviation campaign and said China was ready to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with other countries in poverty reduction. “China is ready to make greater contribution to the building of a poverty-free community with a shared future for mankind […]

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PM directs Power Division to save consumers from load management

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday directed Power Division to employ technology to save paying consumers from load-management in low recovery grids. Prime Minister Imran Khan issued these directives while chairing the 48th meeting of the Council of Common Interests (CCI) here. The meeting was attended by Federal Ministers Hammad Azhar, Dr. Fehmida Mirza, […]

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CDA seals over 15 buildings at Banigala

ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority’s (CDA) Building Control Department here on Monday sealed over 15 commercial buildings in violation of building by-laws 2020 at the area of Bari Imam and Kuri Road. The sealed buildings were carried out illegal constructions without approval from the authority, said a news release. Assistant Commissioner Bhara Kahu was also present […]

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Two-day training course on Inclusive STI policy for OIC member states from Sept 20

ISLAMABAD: COMSTECH Secretariat has invited participants from the Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC) to attend the virtual two-day training course on Inclusive Science, Technology and Innovation policy (STI), to be held from September 20-21 According to an official of COMSTECH, STI policies have been widely recognized as crucial to sustained economic growth and increased social […]

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E-cigarettes containing nicotine cause blood clotting: Study

ISLAMABAD: Using e-cigarettes containing nicotine causes an immediate increase in the formation of blood clots and a deterioration in the ability of small blood vessels to expand and dilate, as well as raised heart rate and blood pressure, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress on Monday. Nicotine is known to […]

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