The Ittehad Tanzeem-i-Madaris Pakistan has rejected removal of Islamic content from textbooks by the Punjab Curriculum Text Board; in the light of the one-man commission report. It has warned the Punjab Curriculum Text Board; that the removal of Islamic material from the textbooks would spread anarchy in the country. “We warn the Punjab Minorities Affairs […]
The Edhi Foundation, in a magnanimous gesture offered a fleet of 50 ambulances and its staff to help manage the crisis brought about by the coronavirus pandemic in India. India’s health system is staggering owing to the rising number of coronavirus cases in the country; with several hospitals running out of oxygen to supply coronavirus […]
AS the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) indicates a rising price; trend of what it calls sensitive vegetables like tomato (15 per cent) and potato (7.42pc) in its weekly Sensitive Price Index (SPI;,stabilising vegetable prices at the retail level has a struggle for administration; in all urban areas of Punjab for the last many months, […]
Prime Minister Imran Khan said he had asked the Pakistan Army to assist the police and law enforcement agencies in enforcing SOPs for curbing the spread of the coronavirus, warning that Pakistan may soon be facing a situation similar to India if the current trend continues. Addressing the nation after a meeting of the National […]
PM Imran Khan calls for reduced taxes and “out-of-the-box” solutions to improve the economy. Tasks Shaukat Tarin with ensuring the smooth functioning of the Economic Advisory Council. Says reforms in the tax system, and making it simple and efficient are among the top priorities of the government. Prime Minister Imran Khan said that instead of […]
Selfitis, a new term has been given to people who take too many ‘selfie’ photos. Although it may seem funny, there are some serious concerns about this obsessive trend. If you suspect that people who incessantly post “selfie” photos on social media are vain and self-absorbed, you could be right. And you might have some […]
After a downward trend in virus infections, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has allowed 50 percent of crowds; to attend the remaining Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021 matches scheduled to be played in Karachi and Lahore. The NCOC had earlier allowed 20 percent of crowds to attend PSL 6 matches. As per the […]
Prime Minister Imran Khan’s maiden visit to Sri Lanka this week is part of Pakistan’s proactive strategy aimed at engaging South Asian countries amid worsening ties with longtime rival India, experts say. The two-day visit, they believe, could turn into a strategic partnership if the island nation accepts Islamabad’s invitation to join the multi-billion-dollar China-Pakistan […]
Research on rats has found that sugar is more addictive than opioid drugs such as cocaine and that there can be withdrawal symptoms such as depression and behavioral problems when people try cutting out sugar completely. Should we be treating refined sugar with even more caution? We reward children with it over the holidays or […]
Pakistan’s economy is stabilizing and moving towards a positive direction despite the COVID-19 pandemic, says Prime Minister Imran Khan. In a brief speech at a Roshan Digital Account ceremony in Islamabad, the premier highlighted the ruling PTI government’s success stories in the economic sector. He said Pakistan has paid off foreign loans worth Rs20 billion […]
