Day: October 20, 2024

Chairperson of Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights, Senator Samina Mumtaz Zehri, and Coordinator to Prime Minister on Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam, have reached a consensus to advocate for the integration of human rights into climate change policies in Pakistan. During a bilateral meeting with PM’s aide Romina Khurshid here on Sunday, both sides also agreed to jointly work to roll out a viable action plan to ensure that climate actions not only address environmental issues but also uphold and protect the rights of vulnerable communities affected by climate…

The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) will be hosting Pakistan’s first-ever Data Fest-2024 at the Pak China Friendship Centre from October 21-22, 2024, bringing together experts, researchers, and data enthusiasts from diverse fields to explore the critical role of data in shaping policies and driving innovation for a better future. This first-of-its-kind festival aims to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and actionable strategies to tackle pressing challenges in Pakistan, including healthcare access, social equity, and sustainable development. Prominent data scientists, statisticians and Information Technology experts will deliver inspiring speeches, showcasing the…

Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed during the global Palestine Conference proposed a 3-point Action Plan, and urged President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to take lead on Palestine issue. On invitation of President Erdogan’s AK Party, Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed gave a keynote address at the ‘Global Palestine Conference’ held here at the Turkish capital, where he presented a 3-point Action Plan. President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan was Chief Guest on the occasion, said a news release. Senator Mushahid Hussain, who is Member of Executive Board of the Istanbul-based ‘Al Quds Parliament’, as well…

Dengue cases continue to rise in the Federal Capital, despite the ongoing efforts by the district administration to control the outbreak. Hospital sources reported that 20 patients have been admitted to Polyclinic Hospital, 25 to CDA Hospital and 72 to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). Quaid-e-Azam Hospital has taken in 63 patients, while 12 are currently receiving treatment at Federal General Hospital. As of last week, Rawalpindi reported a total of 3,220 dengue cases, while Islamabad recorded 2,276 cases while, the authorities have also found 1,143 positive dengue larvae…

Punjab government has made preparations to carry out artificial rain to overcome smog. The Department of Environment, Army Aviation, Civil Aviation, PCSIR, and the Meteorological Department have devised a joint strategy in this regard. In a statement, Senior Minister Punjab Marriyum Aurangzeb said artificial rain will be carried out when needed to combat smog. She said informed that one instance of artificial rain will cost between 5 to 7 million rupees. She emphasized that the crackdown against vehicles, factories and sources emitting toxic smoke will continue. The Minister urged citizens…

The Punjab government has received more than one point five million applications under the Green Tractor Program announced for farmers. The Punjab government had announced the distribution of nine thousand five hundred green tractors under Kisan Programme. The list of those who will be included in the draw will be posted today. Meanwhile, the scrutiny of application had been completed. The applicant’s land was verified by the Patwar Circle concerned.