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Climate financing for developing countries should be priority at COP 29: Sherry Rehman

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Islamabad: Chairperson Senate Committee on Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman underpinned the critical role of development organizations in fostering climate resilience through providing adequate funding. She was speaking at a pre-COP29 panel discussion titled ‘Bridging the Gap: Humanitarian/Development Agencies and Climate Adaptation in Pakistan’ held at the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS), said a press […]

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Secretary Info, PIO offer condolences to APP Director Jabbar Zakria on the loss of his mother

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Islamabad: Federal Secretary for Information and Broadcasting Ambreen Jan and Principal Information Officer Mubasher Hassan on Saturday expressed their profound grief over the passing of Abdul Jabbar Zakria’s mother, Director Urdu News Service at the Associated Press of Pakistan. Ambreen Jan extended her heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the family of the deceased. She conveyed […]

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Pakistan urges UN’s top rights body to address problems facing people in ‘UN-recognized disputed territories’

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United nations: Pakistan has called on the UN Human Rights Council to set greater focus on human rights violations in ‘UN-recognized disputed territories’ — obviously meaning Kashmir and Palestine — and to address the multiple challenges facing the people there, especially those under foreign occupation. “Such situations often lead to draconian legislation by occupying powers, […]

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7 died in Buner road mishap : police

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Peshawar: At least seven passengers died when a van plunged into deep ravine in Buner district on Saturday, police said. The van coming to Swari when reached at Chagarzai plunged into deep ditch, killing seven passengers on the spot. The injured were shifted to district Headquarter hospital Swari Buner. Overspeeding was stated to be incident […]

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2000-litre adulterated milk discarded

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Muzaffargarh: A team of Punjab Food Authority (PFA) confiscated around 2000 litres of adulterated milk and 120-kg dried whole milk during a raid at Qureshi Chowk here. According to PFA Director General (DG) Mohammed Asim Javed, milk was found substandard during checking through lacto-scan machine. Traces of chemicals, water and white powder were witnessed into […]

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A.G Chandio remembered on his birthday

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Hyderabad: The 58th birthday of eminent journalist A.G Chandio was celebrated by his fans the other day. Ejaz Ali Chandio, a renowned and dedicated journalist from Hyderabad, widely known in journalistic circles as A.G. Chandio. He was born on October 31, 1966, in Hyderabad and held Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Political Science. He contributed […]

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Citizens urged to prioritize health, take precautionary measures against smog

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Islamabad: Healthcare specialists Saturday cautioned Punjab inhabitants to adopt protective measures to mitigate the harmful effects of escalating smog levels, emphasizing the potential for noxious chemicals to exacerbate respiratory issues and other health concerns. Renowned respiratory infection specialist, Dr. Azam Mushtaq talking to a private news channel sounded the alarm on the deteriorating air quality […]

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