Govt to announce wide-ranging reforms for relief of masses: AJK PM

MIRPUR ( AJK ): AJK’s Prime Minister Sardar Tanvir Ilyas Khan has said that wide-ranging reforms to be introduced soon to provide all possible facilities to the people of Azad Jammu & Kashmir.   The PM said this while addressing a public gathering in Poonch on Saturday.   The gathering was attended by the PTI […]

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Vitamin D supplements do not prevent Type 2 diabetes risk: Study

ISLAMABAD:Daily vitamin D supplements do not seem to prevent the development of Type 2 diabetes in people already at high risk of the condition, finds a study.   Type 2 diabetes affects around 480 million people worldwide, and is predicted to increase to 700 million by 2045. Another half a billion people have impaired glucose […]

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CM accords approval for restoring Metro Bus infrastructure

LAHORE:Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz on Saturday accorded approval to restore the Metro Bus Service infrastructure to ensure the best commuting facilities to people.   He was presiding over a meeting here in which matters pertaining to restoring the Lahore Metro Bus Service infrastructure programme came under review.   The CM while addressing the meeting […]

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At UN, Pakistan calls for steps for better protection of civilians in armed conflicts

UNITED NATIONS:Pakistan has called on the United Nations to do more to ensure the protection of innocent people as the UN peacekeepers strive to keep peace in the conflicts raging around the world.   “We strongly feel that the safety and security of civilians must be prioritized in decision-making regarding the allocation, deployment and use […]

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AJK PM announces to raise unjust sentencing of Yasin Malik before world

MIRPUR (AJK): Azad Jammu Kashmir Prime Minister Sardar Tanveer Ilyas Khan on Saturday announced to raise the issue of unjust sentencing of JKLF chairman Muhammad Yasin Malik by India’s Kangroo court in a sham trial at all available regional and international forums including the International Court of Justice (ICJ).   Talking to media, he said  […]

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Pakistan stands committed to regional peace with capability to ward off aggression: FO

ISLAMABAD:Pakistan on Saturday reaffirmed that it was committed to the promotion of environment of peace and stability in South Asia, while preserving its capability to ward off aggression or adventurism in any form.   The Foreign Office spokesperson, in a statement, said, “Today the nation observes the 24th anniversary of Pakistan’s nuclear tests conducted in […]

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