Russian Olympic teen skater Valieva tested positive for banned drug

Beijing: Russian skating sensation Kamila Valieva failed a drugs test in December, Olympic testers confirmed Friday, and the IOC is now appealing against Russia’s decision to allow her to continue competing in Beijing. The 15-year-old played a starring role in helping the Russians win the figure skating team gold on Monday. The next day, the […]

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12m trees planted in South Punjab under Billion Tree Tsunami: Secy

MULTAN: Secretary Forest, Fisheries and Wildlife South Punjab Sarfraz Magsi on Friday said the Zoo project in Taunsa Sharif had been completed and would be inaugurated soon. He said the various projects have been launched in South Punjab including a plan to set-up forest on 140 acres land in Rakh Triman, Dera Ghazi Khan in […]

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Agri Dept distributes 100 metric tons wheat seeds among farmers

Gilgit: Agriculture Department has distributed 100 metric tons certified wheat seeds among farmers in districts of Gilgit-Baltistan including Gilgit, Ghizer, Diamer, Skardu and Shigar. Addressing the seed distribution event in Pakora Ishkoman, Deputy Director, Saeed Iqbal Hussain said Gilgit-Baltistan government annually purchased 150, 000 metric tons of wheat from PASSCO to meet the need of […]

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PHA chairman briefs Punjab CM on beautification projects, future plans for Rawalpindi

RAWALPINDI: Parks and Horticulture Authorities (PHA) Rawalpindi Chairman Asif Mehmood on Friday briefed Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar about the steps taken by the PHA for beautification of Rawalpindi and future projects. Asif Mehmood informed the CM that most of the projects in the city were completed by the department on its own while […]

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Muslim girl becomes symbol of resistance against Hindu extremism: Dr Shahzad

ISLAMABAD: Leader of the House in the Senate Dr Shahzad Waseem Friday said a brave Muslim girl, who stood firm before a mob of Hindu far-right goons, had become a symbol of resistance against Hindu extremism. Speaking on the floor of the House, he said Hindu extremists had made the life for Hijab-wearing students miserable […]

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Social media exposes so-called Indian democracy unleashing worst atrocities in IIOJK

ISLAMABAD: The social media has clearly exposed the real face of India and the incumbent Indian government violating human rights and unleashing worst atrocities on all minorities including efforts to ban Hijab for Muslim women. Now-a-days “Let Kashmir Decide” has become top trend on social media to convince the youth and create the awareness among […]

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