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World Environment Day observed

Posted June 5, 2023 by Web Desk

World Environment Day was observed on Monday to highlight hazards of plastic pollution imposing grave impacts on nature and human health.This year's theme of the World Environment Day was solutions to plastic pollution under the campaign #BeatPlasticPollution.More than 430 million tonnes of plastic is produced every year worldwide, half of…

Sherry calls for collaborative efforts to raise awareness about plastic pollution

Posted June 5, 2023 by Web Desk

Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman says the government has taken a clear position to begin a journey to deal with the issue of plastic pollution.Addressing an event in connection with World Environment Day in Islamabad on Monday, she called for collaborative efforts at different levels to raise awareness amongst…

$220mln to be earned by leasing PIA’s Roosevelt Hotel in New York: Saad

Posted June 4, 2023 by Web Desk

Minister for Railways and Aviation Khawaja Saad Rafique says the precious asset of the PIA Roosevelt Hotel, New York has been leased out for three years.Addressing a news conference in Lahore on Sunday, the Minister said the agreement will generate a revenue of 220 million dollars.He expressed regret that previous…

Azam Nazir emphasizes need for life-long education among lawyers fraternity

Posted June 4, 2023 by Web Desk

Federal Minister for Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazir has emphasized the need for life-long education among lawyers fraternity through the provision of continued professional education.He was addressing closing ceremony of the teacher training workshop for law faculty members entitled "Designing and Teaching Effective Law Courses for Legal Academics" in…

Sherry stresses need for dialogue among all political parties to end political instability

Posted June 4, 2023 by Web Desk

Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman has stressed need of dialogue among all political parties to end political instability and take the country towards growth and development.Talking to PTV News, she strongly condemned the violent incidents of May 9 and termed them ‘black stain on Pakistan’s history'.Source: Radio Pakistan

Hajj-2023: 40,000 Pakistani intending pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia

Posted June 4, 2023 by Web Desk

Over 40000 Pakistani intending pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia through 158 different flights.Radio Pakistan's correspondent Javed Iqbal reports from Makkah, that out of these 13095 have arrived in Makkah after completing their eight-day stay at Madinah while others have been accommodated in Madinah Munawwarah.These numbers also include 1000 hajj…

PM leaves for home after attending Erdogan’s inauguration ceremony

Posted June 4, 2023 by Web Desk

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, after completing his two-day official visit to Turkiye, left for home.Senior officials of the Turkish Foreign Ministry, Pakistan's Ambassador in Turkiye and other officials of the embassy saw off the Prime Minister and his delegation at the Ankara International Airport.Source: Radio Pakistan

Hajj monitoring team to provide the best facilities to Hujjaj of private scheme: Farid

Posted June 4, 2023 by Web Desk

The high-level monitoring team, responsible for overseeing the arrangements for Hajj conducted by hajj group organizers, has made a firm commitment to ensure the provision of facilities to private scheme hujjaj in accordance with the service provider agreement.In an interview with Radio Pakistan’s correspondent in Makkah Javed Iqbal, Joint Secretary…

Taliban Move to Address Pakistan’s Cross-Border Terror Complaints

Posted June 4, 2023 by Web Desk

Taliban authorities in Afghanistan announced their plan Sunday to move thousands of Pakistani refugees away from border provinces amid sustained allegations the displaced population is the source of growing terrorism in neighboring Pakistan.Zabihullah Mujahid, the chief Taliban spokesman, told VOA by phone that the refugees currently reside in Khost, Kunar…

Two Soldiers, Two Terrorists Killed In Encounter In NW Pakistan

Posted June 4, 2023 by Web Desk

At least two terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces yesterday, in Pakistan’s Bannu district of north-west Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said.The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan army, said that, the exchange of fire took place during a search operation in the…

How the Pakistani military feel about Imran Khan after protests

Posted June 4, 2023 by Web Desk

It started off as a regular Tuesday evening. Komal, the wife of a Pakistani army officer stationed in a conflict zone, was chopping vegetables for dinner while her two young daughters watched TV.But their military compound, arguably one of the safest places in Pakistan, was about to feel very unsafe.Komal…

Govt to announce people welfare-oriented budget for next financial year: Ishaq Dar

Posted June 4, 2023 by Web Desk

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar says the government will announce a pro-investment, people welfare-oriented, and business-friendly budget for the next financial year.Talking to a private news channel on Sunday, he said the government will provide as much relief to the public as possible.The Minister the government was introducing long-term policies aimed…

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