World Radio Day to be marked on Monday

ISLAMABAD:Pakistan will join the rest of the world in marking the ‘World Radio’ day on Monday for paying tribute to the radio and its role in promoting freedom of expression, facilitating dialogue, along with bringing communities together. Radio continues to be a vital source of information and entertainment for millions of people around the world […]

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Encouraging cotton growing helps excel textile industry’

FAISALABAD: With the country faces severe economic crunch, the government is mulling multiple options for economic revival including boosting exports to strengthen depleting foreign exchange reserves and generate employment opportunities to overcome growing poverty. As textile industry had been the key player in exports over the decades, paying special heed to this sector by providing […]

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APSUP & PAMI launches mission essar earthquake relief fund

ISLAMABAD: In order to assist earthquakes-affected people in practical terms in south-eastern Türkiye and north-western Syria, the Association of Private Sector Universities of Pakistan (APSUP) and the Pakistan Association of Private Medical & Dental Institutions (PAMI) have collectively launched Mission Essar Earthquake Fund. Both the organisations have a humble tradition of standing with our brothers […]

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Two die on road

SARGODHA: Two persons were killed in a road accident near Khushab, in the jurisdiction of Jauharabad police station on Sunday. Police said that Najamul Hassan (53) r/o Khushab and Naeem Bhukhari (48) r/o Salaarwala were going to Sargodha on a motorcycle when a rashly driven dumper truck hit them at Adda Mohar, on Sargodha Road. […]

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Stakeholders for setting standards for driving schools

ISLAMABAD:The stakeholders have urged to establish standards for driving schools to ensure quality training, in view of rising concerns about road safety. Talking to reporter here on Sunday, a senior official of National Highways and Motorway Police on the condition of anonymity said, “Without proper regulations, there is a risk that individuals who receive their […]

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Country’s only ‘History Museum’ falling short of capacity

ISLAMABAD:Nations keep themselves alive by preserving their natural history, scientific heritage and achievements of their ancestors for transferring the legacies of ancient times to coming generations. Therefore, the role of natural history museums is acknowledged globally as powerhouses of scientific enquiry and voice of authority to inspire the younger generations with valuable knowledge about current […]

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Kite flying poses serious threats to human lives: AKFV

ISLAMABAD:The Anti-Kite Flying Volunteers Association (AKFV) has raised the alarm on the dangers posed by the sport of kite flying and called for self-regulation among citizens to avoid hazardous activity. Talking to reporter here on Sunday, a representative of AKFV Yasir Farooq Usman said that kite flying posed serious risks, particularly to human lives and […]

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