ISLAMABAD, July 20 (ABC): Health experts have urged the government to impose health levy on tobacco products to save precious lives as well as generate additional Rs 50 billion annually in revenues. In a joint press statement by Society for Protection of Rights of the Child (SPARC), experts recommended the government to take this urgent step, which has been pending …

ISLAMABAD, Jul 20(ABC): The beautification work alongside the tracks of Islamabad Orange Line Metro Bus Service from Peshawar Mor to New Islamabad Airport was in full swing to make it more attractive for the commuters. The environment wing of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) had continued work on the project even during the Eid-ul-Azha holidays, a senior official of the …

ISLAMABAD, July 20(ABC): British High Commissioner on Tuesday observed that Pakistan’s population was going to double in the next 30 years putting a huge burden on its resources that demanded proper response to address the pressing issue. The British envoy made these remarks during a ceremony to commemorate the World Population Day, a collaborative event was conducted here in a …

LAHORE, July 12(ABC): The post-Hajj flight operation was set to commence from Friday as the first Airblue flight, PA 741, carrying over 201 Hujjaj would land at Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport early (Friday) morning. Similarly, the second Airblue flight PA 871 carrying over 200 Hujjaj would reach Multan at 22:50 same night, spokesman Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith …

KARACHI, July 12(ABC): Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Waseem Akhtar has lashed out at the Sindh government for inadequate arrangements as the monsoon rains inundated several parts of the metropolis. Addressing a press conference, former mayor Karachi said the government officials have gone to interior Sindh for celebrating Eidul Azha with families. This is what happens when people are …

ISLAMABAD, July 12(ABC): Chairperson Peace and Culture Organization Mushaal Hussein Mullick on Tuesday said fascist Narendra Modi led India was making every effort to weak the Kashmiris’ spirit of freedom. In a video message on Kashmir Martyrs Day, she said but Kashmiris’ would not be intimidated by such nefarious tactics rather such actions will further strengthen Kashmiris’ commitment to the …

LAHORE, July 12(ABC): Following the resignations of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Khawaja Salman Rafique and Awais Leghari, Malik Ahmad Khan has also stepped down from his role as Punjab Law Minister. Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz has accepted his resignation. According to sources, Malik Ahmad Khan resigned from his position to take part in by-elections campaign. …

NEW YORK (ABC): Minister for Planning, Development and Special initiatives Prof. Ahsan Iqbal Tuesday called upon the United Nations to champion the issue of Ukraine-Russia war to protect the developing countries including Pakistan, from extreme shocks of supply chains causing delays in achieving the targets of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). “There is a need at UN level to champion this …

PESHAWAR, July 20(ABC): The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Tuesday passed the Environmental Protection (Amendment) Bill 2022, putting a ban on all types of plastic bags. According to the bill, there will be a ban on the manufacture, import, purchase, sale, storage, distribution, transportation, supply, and usage of all types of plastic bags. The bill said that the manufacturers, wholesale dealers, and retailers …

Renowned jurist and former judge of Anti-Terrorism Court Mohammad Zawar Shah passed away on Eid day. He was suffering from cancer. He was also the uncle of Sajid Hussain Shah, Public Relations Officer at the Ministry of National Health Services Regulations and Coordination. The funeral prayers of the departed soul were offered at Mauzaa Gadare in tehsil Kabirwala. Former speaker …