World Heart Day was observed on Sunday to create awareness about prevention and control of cardiovascular disease. This year theme of the Day was ‘Use Heart for Action’. Cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke, is world’s leading cause of death, claiming over 17.5 million lives each year across the
Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan has said the government is working on increasing Ease of Doing Business in Pakistan to make it an attractive destination for foreign investment. Addressing a function in connection with the fortieth anniversary of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Minister said the government
Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said that government is working on various projects for progress of energy sector. Addressing Asia Energy Transition Summit in Lahore today, he said reforms process is underway in the energy sector. He said our goal is to secure green energy to solve
International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction is being observed today. The theme of the day this year is ‘Climate Finance for Food Loss and Waste Reduction’. The goal of observing this day is to raise awareness about the issue of food loss and waste, which has
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz is making tireless efforts for the development of the province and the prosperity of its people. Addressing a news conference in Lahore, Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) violated Section 144 in Rawalpindi yesterday, attempting to disrupt public life. She said
The government is pursuing zero tolerance policy towards smuggling, hoarding, power and gas pilferage. Measures under the Special Investment Facilitation Council, effective from September last year, have resulted in scores of arrests and recoveries of billions of rupees. During anti-smuggling operations, smuggling of overall 13,089 metric ton fertilizer and its
Pakistan Railways has achieved a significant ‘improved operation ratio’ focusing on cost cutting, out-sourcing commercial operation of passenger, freight trains and capitalizing freight market. According to an official of the department, at present, Pakistan Railways is running 98 daily passenger services on different routes across the country. He said that
A peaceful protest to support constitutional amendment was held by the university students in Islamabad. During the protest, students were holding placards in favor of independent judiciary, constitutional amendment and constitutional courts. The university students termed the establishment of constitutional courts and proposed constitutional amendment as an important development for