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INTERPOL’s project watchmaker holds 1st Working Group Meeting in Pakistan

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Islamabad:The inaugural Working Group Meeting for Project Watchmaker, organized by INTERPOL, concluded successfully in Islamabad on Thursday. A three-day meeting brought together representatives from Pakistan’s provincial police forces, Counter-Terrorism Departments (CTD), the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA), and the National Forensic Agency, focusing on bolstering national coordination to address the growing threat of chemical and […]

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‘Dry weather to continue till Nov 9’: Chief Meteorologist

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Islamabad:Chief Meteorologist at Pakistan Meteorological Department Dr. Sardar Sarfaraz Thursday predicted that the country will further experience dry weather till November 9 exacerbated by climate change and this weather condition will delay wheat and crop cultivation, typically planted during this period. Dr. Sardar Sarfaraz revealed in an interview with a private news channel that hot […]

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Experts, officials convene to unlock Bamboo’s benefits for economy, environment

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Islamabad:Government officials, international organizations and experts on Thursday, in a workshop, explored bamboo’s vast potential to address climate change, create economic opportunities, and reduce plastic use, as they gathered to develop a comprehensive national bamboo strategy. The workshop began with a welcome address by Hammad Shamimi, Additional Secretary of MoCC and EC, (Ministry of Climate […]

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MWMC all set to complete waste management outsourcing

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Multan:Committees have been formed to transfer assets and machinery of Multan Waste Management Company (MWMC) to private sector as the divisional administration moved forward overseeing enforcement of a new waste management mechanism i.e. outsourcing waste management operations which, officials believe, would be completed within a month at all union councils in Multan division. Commissioner Multan […]

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Eight profiteers held

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Sargodha:E ight shopkeepers were booked for profiteering in various parts of the city on Thursday. According to official sources, price control magistrates inspected various points of the city and arrested seven shopkeepers including Abu Bakr, Arif, Ramzan, Nazeer Ahmad, Tariq, Farooq, Nadeem and Tahir for overcharging. The magistrates imposed hefty fines on the violators. Cases […]

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Women University observes International Climate Action Day

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Faisalabad:The Government College Women University Faisalabad (GCWUF) observed ‘International Climate Action Day’ with a sustainability week exhibition organised by the Department of Botany, in collaboration with the Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) and the GYM Club. The event showcased creative stalls and activities focused on themes like ‘Save Energy, Spark Change,’ ‘Be Water Smart,’ ‘Biodiversity and […]

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Rupee sheds 06 paisa against dollar

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Islamabad:Pakistani rupee on Thursday depreciated by 06 paisa against the US dollar in the interbank trading and closed at Rs277.85 against the previous day’s closing of Rs 277.79. However, according to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of the dollar in the open market stood at Rs 277.40 and Rs […]

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