Population welfare dept held seminar in Nawabshah

HYDERABAD: Population Welfare Department Government of Sindh under the public private partnership organized a seminar to raise awareness among general public regarding controlling increasing population. Private clinics and staff Population Welfare Department Government of Sindh would take up the task. Addressing the seminar, Pro Vice Chancellor Peoples Medical University for Women Dr Farida Wagan, District […]

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Nida Dar hopeful of Pakistan comeback in ICC women cricket World Cup

LAHORE: Pakistan vice-captain and all-rounder Nida Dar is hopeful that despite a defeat by 107 runs to India in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 opener at Mount Manganui, her side will make a comeback in the tournament. Pakistan had an impressive start with the ball yesterday as they had India reeling at 114 […]

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President reaffirms commitments to protection of women’s rights

ISLAMABAD : President Dr Arif Alvi has reaffirmed the national and international commitments for the protection and promotion of women’s rights and said the Constitution of Pakistan ensured their fundamental rights. The Constitution of Pakistan ensured fundamental rights and ample guarantees to women against all forms of discrimination, exploitation, marginalization, in addition to the right […]

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Secretary for measures against online booking operators, websites working without registration

LAHORE: Punjab Tourism Secretary Tourism Asadullah Faiz directed the tourists services department and its team to take measures against online booking operators and websites that were working without any registration. Official sources said here on Monday that website ‘booking.com’ was carrying on illegally and giving classification to hotels without any authority. The Secretary said that […]

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US Consul General launches language workshop for teachers from religious seminaries

LAHORE: United States Consul General in Lahore William K. Makaneole on Monday said that learning of English language was the key to pursuing higher education and opens up new vistas of economic self-sufficiency. Speaking at the launch of a two-week English language training workshop for teachers of religious seminaries at a local hotel, he said […]

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Pakistan needs to focus on regional trade: Burki

LAHORE: Former federal finance minister and chairman Burki Institute of Public Policy Shahid Javed Burki said on Monday that Pakistan needs to focus on promotion of regional trade to ensure economic growth. He was speaking at a meeting at Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) President Mian Nauman Kabir, Senior Vice President Mian Rehman […]

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EPA allows plastic bags import to dispose hospital waste

ISLAMABAD : Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA) on Monday issued No Objection Certificate (NOC) to polythene plastic bag distributor and importer, Med Life Services, to import, distribute and sell polythene plastic bags in Islamabad Capital Territory for hospital and municipal waste. Since August 2019, Pak-EPA has imposed a ban on polythene plastic bags in the […]

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