Tobacco industry worsening global pollution, deforestation, says expert

ISLAMABAD:The tobacco industry and tobacco consumption are exacerbating soil, air and water pollution, along with deforestation, according to an expert.   “The tobacco industry is one of the main causes of global deforestation, since it cuts down trees to create an area for tobacco plants, which need a lot of insecticides that end up destroying […]

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ADC chairs meeting on enrollment of students in School

NAWABSHAH: On the directives of Commissioner Shaheed Benazirabad Division and Chairman Out of School Children Enrollment Committee Rasheed Ahmed Zardari, the Additional Commissioner Shaheed Benazirabad Syed Parial Shah chaired a meeting regarding education here on Wednesday.  The meeting approved that in order to admit children who have attained the age of  admission to school, to […]

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Ayaz hails role of UN for global peace, prosperity

ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Ayaz Sadiq on Wednesday hailed the role of United Nations for maintaining global peace and prosperity.   He was talking to United Nations Resident Coordinator (UNRC) Julien Harneis, who called on him at Ministry of Economic Affairs, said a press release.   During the meeting, matters of mutual interest were […]

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36 passenger vans impounded

MULTAN:District Regional Transport Authority impounded 36 passengers vans for illegal installation of LGP cylinder and lacking fitness certificates.   According to official sources, Secretary Regional Transport Authority (RTA) Hina Rehman inspected various passenger vehicles on Wednesday, She impounded 36 vehicles with illegal LPG Cylinders.   She also fined Rs 30,000 on owners of the vehicles […]

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NC President calls for all party meet to curb target killings in IIOJK

ISLAMABAD:The National Conference President and Member of Parliament, Farooq Abdullah in IIOJK pitched for the all party meeting to discuss ways and means to put an end to the civilian killings in the occupied territory saying such issues cannot be dealt with forces and police.   According to reporter, Dr Farooq in an interview said […]

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