Pakistan celebrates World Environment Day to raise awareness on climate challenges

ISLAMABAD :The World Environment Day was celebrated in Pakistan and across the globe on Sunday to highlight the environmental challenges and raise awareness on how the world community could cope with the climate changing problems. The theme of the World Environment Day 2022 was “Only One Earth” which was observed by millions of people with […]

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Mushahid seeks role of Parliament on climate action

ISLAMABAD:Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed on Sunday sought the role of parliament as a key stakeholder along with local communities as well as development sector on climate action. He was speaking at a seminar held in connection with World Environment Day organized by Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) here, said a news release. More innovative and […]

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International cricket returns to City of Saints next week after over 14 years

MULTAN:The international cricket will return to the City of Saints Multan after more than 14 years next week when Babar Azam’s side will lock horns with the West Indies in three ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League matches at Multan Cricket Stadium (MCS) from June 8 Wednesday. The MCS has been host to some […]

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13 vehicles impounded for over charging

Rajanpur:Commercial vehicles were impounded during a crack down against vehicles involved in over charging here on Sunday. According to official sources,in line with special directions of Deputy Commissioner senior district administration launched crack down at different bus stands in the city and during the crack down, 13 vans were impounded for over charging and imposed […]

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Governor visits Jati Umra

LAHORE :Punjab Governor Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rehman on Sunday met Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz here at Jati Umra, Raiwind tehsil. The Governor and the PML-N leader discussed matters of mutual interest whereas current political situation also came under discussion during the meeting. Maryam Nawaz congratulated Baligh-ur-Rehman on becoming the Governor of Punjab. […]

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Health experts urge precautionary measures in scorching heat

LAHORE:Health experts have advised people to drink plenty of water, avoid unnecessary exposure to sun and follow other precautionary measures during the current heatwave hitting the country. Talking to reporter on Sunday, Dr Tariq Shaheen, Assistant Professor Jinnah Hospital Lahore, said that a large number of patients were coming to hospital’s emergency ward with vomiting, […]

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PBF demands early implementation of barter trade mechanism between Pak, Iran

ISLAMABAD :Pakistan Businesses Forum (PBF) has demanded for early implementation of Barter Trade Mechanism signed between Pakistan and Iran during the 9th Joint Trade Committee meeting held in Tehran to jack up bilateral trade to $5 billion annually. “The need for building more trade gateways for the business communities and people”, said a press release […]

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