ISLAMABAD:Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) at its meeting here on Tuesday approved measures for revival of cotton crop in the country. It was chaired by Finance Minister Asad Umar. The meeting decided that…
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Despite falling attacks, ISIL terrorists remain global threat: UN report
UNITED NATIONS:Though attacks were down last year, a new United Nations report to the Security Council has shown that ISIL is still a global threat, despite evolving into a “covert” terrorism network,…
Ombudsman: (Role of women carries great significance in development of society: Kashmala)
ISLAMABAD:Federal Ombudsperson for Protection against Harassment of Women at the Workplaces Kashmala Tariq has said that role of women carries great significance in development of a society. Addressing a function to mark…
Court: (NAB submits reply in IHC regarding Nawaz Sharif’s bail plea in Al-Azizya Steel Mills reference)
ISLAMABAD:National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has submitted reply in Islamabad High Court (IHC) regarding former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s bail plea in Al-Azizya Steel Mills reference. In its submissions, the NAB said that…
UN guidelines unveiled to prevent rising hearing loss among young smartphone listeners
GENEVA:More than one billion 12 to 35-year-olds, risk irreversible hearing loss from exposure to loud sounds such as music played on their smartphone, UN health experts said on Tuesday, unveiling new guidelines…
KP: (KP govt to conduct Science Exhibitions at regional levels)
ISLAMABAD:The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has decided to conduct Science Exhibitions at regional levels to highlight the talent of students in the province. The Directorate of Science and Technology will hold these…
Trade: (Realtors call for rationalization of taxes to promote business activities)
ISLAMABAD:The real estate sector plays vital role in the economic development of a country as growth of over 70 allied industries is linked with this sector, but heavy taxes on real estate…