Indian troops martyr 3 Kashmiri youth in IIOJK

ISLAMABAD:Indian troops in their fresh act of state terrorism martyred three Kashmiri youth in Pulwama district of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir.   The troops martyred the youth during a cordon and search operation (CASO) in Drabgam area of the district, reported on Sunday.   The authorities also suspended internet service in the area […]

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Women, children more likely to be affected by climate change

ISLAMABAD: Women and children were the most vulnerable among the whole population and can get affected by the impacts of climate change which needed to be controlled by taking stringent measures.   “Women and children disproportionately and with a greater frequency are affected through heat waves, droughts, floods, air pollution, food scarcity, disease and disasters,” […]

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UNDP Pakistan appoints Fawad Khan as National Goodwill Ambassador

ISLAMABAD:UNDP Pakistan has appointed acclaimed actor Fawad Khan as its National Goodwill Ambassador. UNDP’s Goodwill Ambassadors are inspirational individuals who serve as spokespersons to uphold the United Nations Charter and the Sustainable Development Goals.   The launching ceremony took place, where UNDP Pakistan’s Resident Representative Knut Ostby, Deputy Resident Representative Aliona Niculita, Head of Communications […]

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Senior level tri-service military delegation visits China

RAWALPINDI:A senior level tri-service military delegation of Pakistan visited China from June 9 to 12 where the delegation held wide ranging discussions with senior officials of Chinese military and other government departments.   The apex meeting was held on June 12 wherein the Pakistani side was headed by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar […]

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HRCP to present concerns of workers before govt

ISLAMABAD:The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) is going to hold a meeting of trade unions, labor groups and workers’ federations in Islamabad.   The HRCP will be engaging the Pakistan Workers Federation, employees of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) including sanitation workers, lady health workers, school teachers and nurses.   The meeting will discuss […]

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Budgetary relief measures in hard times draw positive feedback from experts, general public

ISLAMABAD:The announcement of several relief measures by the coalition government in the 2022-23 budget, despite severe financial constraints and external challenges, has drawn a positive feedback from experts and the masses alike.   Almost all major segments of the society have got their fair share of benefits in the new budget, including slashing of duties […]

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President reaffirms Pakistan’s resolve to eradicate child labour

ISLAMABAD:President Dr Arif Alvi Sunday said that Pakistan was committed to its international obligations towards the prevention of child labour in all its forms and manifestations.   “World Day against Child Labour is observed all over the world to raise awareness for the prevention of child labour, encourage stakeholders to speak against this social evil […]

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