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President Pakistan urged for enhancing national forest coverage to mitigate impact of climate change
18Aug By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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President Pakistan urged for enhancing national forest coverage to mitigate impact of climate change

President Asif Ali Zardari had called for enhancing the national forest coverage by planting more trees to help mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change and global warming. He said that Pakistan was one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change and global warming, and urged the youth and civil society in helping increase forest cover and planting more trees to mitigate their adverse impacts. The President expressed these views while planting a "Neem" sapling at Bilawal House, Karachi, as a part of the annual Monsoon Tree Plantation Campaign on Sunday (August 18) also marks the National Tree Plantation day in Pakistan. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that "Neem" was an environment friendly tree, offering numerous environmental benefits, such as clean air, cool sh...
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Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb attended the BYD Brand Launching in Pakistan today and delivered a keynote address at the event
17Aug By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb attended the BYD Brand Launching in Pakistan today and delivered a keynote address at the event

BYD, a global frontrunner in electric vehicles and renewable energy solutions, made a significant entry into the Pakistani market today, promising a new era of eco-friendly transportation. The event, held in Islamabad, was graced by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, who delivered a keynote address underscoring the importance of sustainable innovation for Pakistan’s future.Senator Aurangzeb welcomed BYD’s arrival, highlighting the company’s commitment to cutting-edge technology and environmental stewardship. “BYD’s entry into our market is not just about introducing new vehicles; it’s about embracing a sustainable future and aligning with Pakistan’s environmental goals, of achieving energy efficiency” Aurangzeb said. He further emphasized that the gove...
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Ultra-processed products (UPPs), often laden with excessive sugar, salt, and trans-fats, significantly contribute to this health crisis
17Aug By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Ultra-processed products (UPPs), often laden with excessive sugar, salt, and trans-fats, significantly contribute to this health crisis

Front-of-package labels (FOPL) provide crucial details about the nutritional content of ultra-processed foods. Ultra-processed foods are a significant contributor to the rising rates of obesity. Ultra-processed products (UPPs), often laden with excessive sugar, salt, and trans-fats, significantly contribute to this health crisis. An unhealthy diet stands as a major modifiable risk factor for NCDs. The absence of evidence based policies like front of pack nutrition labelling and warning signs on ultra-processed foods is among the primary reasons that people are unable to adopt the healthy food choices. Clear and concise labels help identify foods high in sodium, saturated fats, and sugars, which are key contributors to chronic diseases like hypertension, diabetes, and obesity.FOPL keeps c...
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Mr. Ehsan Ul Haq Bajwa, Parliamentary Secretary for Overseas Pakistanis, made his inaugural visit to the office of the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation
16Aug By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Mr. Ehsan Ul Haq Bajwa, Parliamentary Secretary for Overseas Pakistanis, made his inaugural visit to the office of the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation

Mr. Ehsan Ul Haq Bajwa, Parliamentary Secretary for Overseas Pakistanis, made his inaugural visit to the office of the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation today, where he convened an important meeting with the Managing Director and heads of key departments of OPF. During the session, each department provided comprehensive updates on their ongoing initiatives, recent accomplishments, and upcoming projects, marking a significant beginning to his engagement with the foundation. Reaffirming the Prime Minister’s unwavering commitment to Overseas Pakistanis, Mr. Ehsan Ul Haq Bajwa emphasized that the current administration is resolute in addressing the challenges and issues faced by the overseas community with utmost priority. He acknowledged the vital role that Overseas Pakistanis play in the natio...
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Mian Shehbaz Sharif’s government in Punjab from 2008 to 2018 will always be remembered for its youth initiatives
16Aug By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Mian Shehbaz Sharif’s government in Punjab from 2008 to 2018 will always be remembered for its youth initiatives

 Shehbaz Sharif’s Vision Comes True Mian Shehbaz Sharif’s government in Punjab from 2008 to 2018 will always be remembered for its youth initiatives. He undertook major reforms in school education and established the Punjab Education Endowment Fund, which awarded scholarships to 450,000 deserving students.He launched the Punjab Youth Policy in 2012 and his government inaugurated the Punjab International Sports Festival in which athletes from 26 foreign countries participated. I was honoured to execute Shehbaz Sharif’s vision as chief organiser of the festival together with a very capable team. It’s a moment of great pride for us that an athlete from Punjab, Arshad Nadeem, who participated in the 2012 and 2014 Punjab Youth and Sports Festivals went on to win the Olympic gold m...
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Opening Remarks for the Weekly Press Briefing by Spokesperson Friday, 16 August 2024.
16Aug By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Opening Remarks for the Weekly Press Briefing by Spokesperson Friday, 16 August 2024.

Opening Remarks for the Weekly Press Briefing by Spokesperson Friday, 16 August 2024. Thank you for joining us for the Weekly Briefing.The 7th session of Pakistan-Türkiye Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) was held in Islamabad last week. Foreign Secretary Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi led the Pakistan side while the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, Nuh Yilmaz, led the Turkish side.The talks encompassed all aspects of bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Türkiye. The two sides will strengthen high level bilateral engagement and fully operationalize existing agreements; and upgrade the Pakistan-Türkiye Strategic Economic Framework (SEF). They will also enhance cooperation in trade and investment, energy, security and defence, information techn...
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To honour Olympian Arshad Nadeem’s historic achievement, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M) hosted a ceremony at Army Auditorium GHQ
16Aug By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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To honour Olympian Arshad Nadeem’s historic achievement, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M) hosted a ceremony at Army Auditorium GHQ

The event was attended by sports teams and legendary olympians including 1984 Olympic and "" National Hockey Teams"" , ""National Cricket Team"" , ""Street Football Team"" , "" Army Polo Team"", "" Visually Impaired Cricket "" and "" Women Goal Ball Teams"" , "" Medal Winners of Common Wealth"" , "" SAF and Asian Games "" and "" participants of Paris Olympics 2024"' . Notable legends included "" Jehangir Khan"" , "" Isalah Ud Din"" , "" Shahbaz Senior"" , "" Sohail Abbas"" , "" Muhammad Asif "" and "" Aisam-ul-Haq"" .The event was also attended by Arshad Nadeem’s close relatives, associates and coaches. COAS appreciated "" Arshad Nadeem's "" remarkable achievement of winning Pakistan's first-ever gold medal in a *singles’ event and setting a new Olympic record*, attributing it to his c...
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