ISLAMABAD: Pakistan possesses the largest aquifer in the world but the lack of political will of previous regimes, unavailability of data, ground information and disregard of laws are the primary reasons for poor groundwater management in Pakistan. An official of the Ministry of Water Resources told reporter that the country has introduced numerous laws and […]
Read MorePakistan Tuesday urged the UN Security Council to “seriously consider” ways to implement its resolutions, especially on long-standing disputes like Jammu and Kashmir, while stressing that the 15-member body must become more transparent, accountable, inclusive and democratic to respond to the growing challenges. “Nothing undermines the credibility of the Council more than ‘selective’ implementation, and […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said the easy visa regime for Afghan nationals would bring the two countries closer and attract business from Central Asia. “This facilitation in the visa regime is aimed at bringing both countries closer, helping Afghan people, and attracting business and investment from wider Central Asian region,” he said in […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD:The World Tourism Organization (WTO) presented its initiatives in audio-visual tourism and its vision regarding the future of the sector. With the support of the WTO, the 6th edition of Conecta Fiction & Entertainment was inaugurated, an event on the co-production and networking of series and entertainment content for television organized by the Government of […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD:Federal Finance and Revenue Minister Miftah Ismail here on Wednesday clarified that the government had no intention to pass on the full amount of petroleum levy (Rs 50 per liter) as incorporated in the Finance Bill 2022-23 to the consumers. “The government has got the permission from you (the house) to impose up to Rs. […]
Read MoreRAWALPINDI:In operations against criminal elements, Rawalpindi Police have busted two car and bike-lifter gangs and arrested their eight members. Police also recovered seven stolen cars, 21 motorcycles, weapons, and other items from their possession. According to the police spokesman, Sadiqabad Police rounded up eight members of two gangs namely Hamza, Tanveer, Amir, Hassan, Ibrahim, Sharjeel, […]
Read MoreHYDERABAD: Since 1948, Pakistani filmmakers have always found Eids a lucrative opportunity for movie business and to offer quality entertainment to the families when movie theaters see a huge influx of cine goers. Since its inception, Pakistan Film Industry has released 414 films so far on the Eid-ul-Azha days including Urdu, Punjabi, Sindhi, Pashto, and […]
Read MorePESHAWAR: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political and Public Affairs, Engr Amir Muqam on Tuesday condoled the demise of noted religious scholar Haji Bakht Munir and paid tribute to the late scholar’s religious services. In a statement issued here, Amir Muqam said that he was grieved after hearing the sad news of the demise […]
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