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UN food agency suspends operations in Gaza after vehicle hit by Israeli gunfire

29Aug

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UN food agency suspends operations in Gaza after vehicle hit by Israeli gunfire

The UN's food organization has said it is stopping movements of its staff in war desolated Gaza "until additional notification" after one of its vehicles was struck by Israeli gunfire close to a tactical designated spot. "This is absolutely unsuitable and the most recent in a progression of superfluous security occurrences that have jeopardized the existences of WFP's group in Gaza," Cindy McCain, World Food Program (WFP) leader chief, said in a proclamation gave in Rome on Wednesday. Only some meters away from that designated spot at the wadi Gaza bridge WFP detailed that the vehicle supported something like 10 projectiles - five on the driver's side, two on the traveler side and three on different pieces of it. However this isn't the main security incident which happen durin...

Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, Minister for Maritime Affairs, chaired a performance review meeting to assess the progress and achievements of key maritime organizations.

3Aug

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Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, Minister for Maritime Affairs, chaired a performance review meeting to assess the progress and achievements of key maritime organizations.

The meeting was attended by representatives Mr. Jarrar Haider Shah Kazmi, Executive Director (Finance) Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC), Syed Syedain Raza Zaidi, Chairman Karachi Port Trust (KPT), Syed Hasan Nasir Shah, Chairman Port Qasim Authority (PQA) along with their teams. During the meeting, Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh reviewed the performance of each organization, discussing their successes, challenges, and areas for improvement. The discussion focused on enhancing efficiency, productivity, and service delivery in the maritime sector. The meeting concluded with a commitment to implement recommendations and action plans to drive growth and development in the maritime sector. Editor: Kamran Raja

PFF conducts introductory referee course in Islamabad

31Jul

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PFF conducts introductory referee course in Islamabad

The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) conducted an introductory referee course in Islamabad. This three-day course aimed to enhance the participants' physical, technical, tactical and theoretical knowledge of refereeing. A total of 24 participants attended the course to improve their refereeing skills. The sessions were led by PFF Referee Manager Khurram Shahzad and Physical Instructor Yasir Rehman, who provided expert guidance throughout the training. A PFF spokesperson emphasized the federation's dedication to advancing refereeing standards in Pakistan, stating, "The PFF is committed to improving refereeing through various developmental courses. We have additional courses planned for the coming months, focusing on different aspects of refereeing, to further support this initiative...

Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister held talks with Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan

23Jul

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Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister held talks with Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held talks with Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov on a range of bilateral areas of cooperation and regional and global issues of mutual concern. They agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation and enhance high level dialogue and exchanges at the leadership level. Editor: Kamran Raja

Preventing Heart and Related Diseases through a Healthy Lifestyle

21Jul

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Preventing Heart and Related Diseases through a Healthy Lifestyle

Highlights from Sana Ullah Ghamman's Speech at the Annual PANAH Walk Cardiovascular and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are on the rise in Pakistan. Alarmingly, more than forty percent of Pakistani adults are obese, and in every ninety seconds, a person dies from heart disease in Pakistan. A significant contributor to these diseases is an unhealthy lifestyle. To combat this, regular walking, exercise, and avoiding foods which are high in fat, salt, and sugar, along with refraining from smoking, are crucial. Diet plays a pivotal role in prevention, with excessive sugar consumption being a major cause. Sugary drinks, in particular, are a significant concern as a 250ml glass can contain 7 to 9 teaspoons of sugar, leading to heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, obesity, various typ...

Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad inaugurated Pakistan Pavillion in Texworld Evolution Paris

1Jul

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Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad inaugurated Pakistan Pavillion in Texworld Evolution Paris

Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad inaugurated Pakistan Pavillion in Texworld Evolution Paris, France which will continue till 3 July. Pakistan Pavillion is showcasing attractive textile products of 12 exhibitors from Pakistan enthusiastic to work with international customers. Trade Development Authority of Pakistan and Embassy’s Trade & Investment Section aim to project country's prowess in textile world & open new vistas of growth and development by facilitating B2B contacts with potential clientèle. Editor: Kamran Raja

کلعدم تنظیم تحریک طالبان پاکستان کی مالی معاؤنت کرنے والے دو سہولت کار سپر مارکیٹ سھراب گوٹھ سے گرفتار۔

30Jun

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کلعدم تنظیم تحریک طالبان پاکستان کی مالی معاؤنت کرنے والے دو سہولت کار سپر مارکیٹ سھراب گوٹھ سے گرفتار۔

کلعدم تنظیم تحریک طالبان پاکستان کی مالی معاؤنت کرنے والے دو سہولت کار سپر مارکیٹ سھراب گوٹھ سے گرفتار۔ گرفتار ملزمان کے نام (۱) حسن گل محسود (۲) بشیر احمد ہے۔ دونوں ملزمان کے نام دہشت گردوں کی سہولت کاری کرنے پر حکومت سندہ نے فورتھ شیڈول میں بھی نوٹیفائڈ ہیں ۔ گرفتار ملزمان کے قبضہ سے دہشت گردی کے لئے فنڈنگ کی زر کثیر رقم برآمد ہوئ ہے۔ امیر کالعدم تنظیم تحریک طالبان پاکستان کی ہدایت پر ملزمان نے فنڈنگ کی حاصل کردہ رقم میں سے 160000 روپے سے دو عدد خودکار جدید (برسٹڈ) 9ایم ایم پستول بھی خریدے تھے۔ دونوں پستول ملزمان کی نشاندہی پر بر آمد کئے گئے ہیں۔ ملزمان سپر مارکیٹ علاقہ تھانہ گلزار ہجری پر غیر قانونی لو ببیڈ ٹرک اڈہ چلا رہے تھے۔ اڈہ سے حاصل ہونے والے منافع کی رقم سے تحریک طالبان پاکستان کے دہشت گردوں کی مالی معاونت کرتے ہیں۔ ملزمان کے خلاف تھانہ سی ٹی ڈی کراچی میں ٹیرر فنڈنگ و اسل...

Indonesian Embassy and COMSTECH Host the International Seminar on Sustainability of Palm Oil Industry and its Derivative Products

25Jun

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Indonesian Embassy and COMSTECH Host the International Seminar on Sustainability of Palm Oil Industry and its Derivative Products

The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Islamabad in collaboration with COMSTECH jointly organize the international seminar on “Sustainability of Palm Oil Industry and its Derivative Products” at COMSTECH Auditorium, Islamabad. The international seminar aimes to raise more awareness of the sustainability of the palm oil from Indonesia to the Pakistani public and maintain the awareness that the palm oil and its derivative products are not harmful to the health even beneficial for the well-being. By this seminar, more potentials are expected to explore the untapped potential of palm oil derivatives beyond culinary application. In his remarks, COMSTECH Adviser Prof. Dr. Syed Khurshid Hasnain mentioned that COMSTECH have strong commitment to support the natural products coming fr...

امریکن شہریوں کو لوٹنے والے ملزمان گرفتار۔

6Jun

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امریکن شہریوں کو لوٹنے والے ملزمان گرفتار۔

امریکن شہریوں کو لوٹنے والے ملزمان گرفتار۔ ملزمان نے امریکن شہریوں سے آئی ایٹ میں گن پوائنٹ پر آئی فون اور نقدی چھینی تھی۔ وقوعہ کے متعلق تھانہ انڈسٹریل ایریا میں مقدمہ درج ہے۔ وقوعہ کو ٹریس کرنے کے لئے متعلق پانچ سپیشل انوسٹی گیشن ٹیمیں کام کررہی تھیں۔ مقدمہ کو پولیس کی انڈرکور سرویلینس، سی سی ٹی وی فوٹیجز، ملزمان کے روٹ کا جائزہ لے کر ٹریس کیا گیا۔ انوسٹی گیشن کے دوران تکنیکی ذرائع اور جیو فینسنگ بھی کی گئی۔ ابتدائی تفتیش کے دوران ملزمان نے 18 وارداتوں کا انکشاف کیا۔ ملزمان نے صرف اسلام آباد میں سٹریٹ کرائم کی 15 وارداتوں کا انکشاف کیا۔مزید تفتیش جاری ہے۔آئی جی اسلام آباد سید علی ناصر رضوی نے پولیس ٹیموں کو شاباش دی۔ Editor : Kamran Raja...

The beverage industry is using traditional seductive tactics on the name of foreign investment

31May

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The beverage industry is using traditional seductive tactics on the name of foreign investment

Investment at the cost of letting people die. A much needed tax requested by civil society which could save lives in Pakistan. The 2024-25 budget formulation is at its full swing. The beverage industry is using traditional seductive tactics on the name of foreign investment and exports to Pakistani policy makers to escape taxes. The civil society of Pakistan and health professionals collectively rejects such tactics of the beverage industry and termed it plan for killing people by building a huge burden on the health sector and hence, economy of the country. Pakistan is a country with more than 1100 people dying daily due to diabetes and its complications, over 300 limbs amputated every day and a heart attack occurs every single minute. In a joint stamen issued, they requested FBR, IMF a...