Over 2.1m cotton bales reach ginneries across Pakistan, with 18.61 pc decrease

MULTAN:Seed cotton (Phutti) equivalent to over 2.1 million or exactly 21,86,593 bales have reached ginning factories across the country till September 15,2022 registering decrease of 18.61 percent as compared to corresponding period of last year. According to a fortnightly report of Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) released on Sunday, over 1.9 million or 19,27,454 bales […]

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Environmentalists suggest nature based solution of rainwater harvesting to replenish groundwater aquifers, mitigate flooding

PESHAWAR:Environmentalists and experts on water conservation have suggested adoption of nature based solution of utilizing rainwater for recharging of fast declining groundwater level and also for mitigating serious problem of urban flooding in the country. “Artificial ground water recharge techniques through rainwater harvesting and storage of flowing water in underground tanks have emerged as effective […]

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16 bids to smuggle wheat, flour foiled; 9,877 bags confiscated

RAWALPINDI:The Food Department Rawalpindi and district police while foiling 16 bids to smuggle wheat and flour seized 9,877 bags during last seven days. According to a district administration spokesman, the authorities of the food department along with police conducted raids in different areas and rounded up 16 drivers who were allegedly trying to smuggle wheat […]

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AIOU organizes Int’l conference on education

ISLAMABAD:Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has organized sixth 2-day international conference on “Research and Practices in Education”. Faculty of Education is organizing this conference on September 26 and 27 with the perspective of “Education for Future”. International speakers of the conference include: Dr. Jason Laker , Professor of Higher Education, Student Affairs, and Community Development […]

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Eight people die in terrible truck trailer accident at Kalar Kahar

ISLAMABAD:A horrible accident took place Sunday (Sep 18) on the Kalar Kahar Motorway in which eight people died including two children from a same family. Whereas three people were severely injured and traffic was ceased by the motorway police, the Rescue official reported. It said the accident was occurred due to the breaks failure of […]

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Cantt residents urged to adopt dengue preventive measures

RAWALPINDI:Rawalpindi Cantonment Board (RCB) has advised the residents of Cantonment areas to adopt all possible preventive measures to protect themselves from the dengue virus. According to Cantonment Executive Officer, Imran Gulzar, the citizens have been urged that in wake of increasing number of dengue cases, they should properly dispose of solid waste and stop uncovered […]

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