Islamabad-Being the largest water reservoir, Tarbela Dam’s (alt. 1380 feet) water level has retreated drastically while the rain-fed Mangla Dam is facing an even disastrous situation. Despite collecting a huge volume from the melted glaciers and snow-covered peaks which has a record increase of 37% compared to the last year, …
Read More »Boxer Aamir khan announce retirement .
British- Pakistani former light-welter weight World Champion Boxer Amir khan announced on Friday that he will be retiring. Khan took to twitter, thanking his friends and family for their unwavering support during the span of his career. He had a 10- year career in amateur boxing before turning professional in …
Read More »Justice provision on top of govt agenda: Tarar
LAHORE, May 13 : Federal Minister for Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazir Tarar Friday said that provision of justice was on top of the government agenda and all-out efforts would be made for the purpose. While addressing a reception in his honour, held by the Lahore High Court Bar …
Read More »Droughts increase 29% in a generation; serious action needed to avoid bleak future: UN
UNITED NATIONS May 13 : The world has hit a “crossroads” when it comes to managing droughts — which have increased 29 percent in a generation and are only getting worse, according to new United Nations report. With the duration and number of droughts rising and severe weather increasingly responsible …
Read More »KPCTA arranges bikers rally, 22 Malaysians to travel Chitral from Islamabad
PESHAWAR, May 13: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority (KPCTA) has arranged a rally of bikers participated by around 22 Malaysians which will pass through different scenic spots of the province and culminate at Shandoor valley in Chitral. According to a press release, the rally was arranged with the cooperation …
Read More »Marriyum holds Imran responsible for present economic catastrophe, US dollar’s unprecedented flight against rupee
ISLAMABAD, May 13 : Holding former prime minister Imran Khan for present economic catastrophe and US dollar’s unprecedented flight against rupee, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Friday that the PTI regime plunged the country in the quagmire of problems. Giving her reaction to the statement of …
Read More »Imran Khan was trained to hatch conspiracies: Shazia Marri
KARACHI, May 13: Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Shazia Atta Marri has said that former selected prime Minister Imran Khan was ousted by former President Asif Ali Zardari through parliament in a constitutional manner. She said that Imran Khan was a person, who had been trained for …
Read More »Human capital investments to bring sustainable development: Dr. Ayesha
ISLAMABAD, May 13: Minister of State for Finance and Revenue, Dr. Ayesha Ghaus Pasha on Friday stated that human capital investments including such as on gender, equality, population planning, education, nutrition and water would bring benefits for the sustainable development. She said this while in a called on meeting with …
Read More »CM Sindh vows to protect Karachi’s economic interest by thwarting anti-state elements’ sinister designs
KARACHI, May 13 : Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah said, Karachi, a economic hub of the country and for that reason his government would not allow terrorists, anti-state and anti-social elements to destroy peace in the city which was achieved by giving a heavy price. This he said …
Read More »Govt approves amnesty scheme for multiple Pakistani passports holders
ISLAMABAD, May 13: The government has approved an amnesty scheme for Pakistani citizens holding more than one Pakistani passport. Summary sent by the Interior Ministry to the federal cabinet for amnesty scheme was approved in the last cabinet meeting, said a statement issued here Friday. The amnesty scheme would be …
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