 |
 |
Rain spell raises CDA’s spirits |
 |
| |
Mobarik A. Virk
Islamabad
The first good spell of winter rain, followed by snow fall, has raised the spirits of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) as they feel that the serious water shortage crisis, that was starring them right in the eyes, will ease if not diminish all together.
“Over the last
... |
|
|
|
|
 |
|
Water level in Khanpur, Rawal dams improves |
|
| |
Saeed Ahmed
Rawalpindi
The water level improved considerably both in Khanpur and Rawal dams after the recent heavy rains in the twin cities.
According to Water And Sanitation Agency (Wasa) spokesman, Mohammad Umar, the level of water in Rawal Dam has increased from 17,444 acre feet to 19,020 feet
... |
|
|
|
|
|
Minister highlights mystics’ role in spreading Islam |
|
| |
Islamabad
Minister for Religious Affairs Hamid Saeed Kazmi on Tuesday paid glowing tributes to mystics saying, “Sufia and Aulia-e-Ikram spread true teachings of Islam in every nook and corner of the world, especially in the sub-continent.” He was addressing the annual ‘Mujaddadain Conference’
... |
|
|
|
|
|
|
CNG closure creating problems for commuters |
|
| |
Islamabad
Two-day weekly closure of CNG stations has compounded the problems of the users of public transport. There are increasing complaints that transporters in the twin cities charge higher fare during CNG shutdown.
The residents of Islamabad and Rawalpindi also face the problem of
... |
|
|
|
|
|
Raj Kapoor’s documentary highlights |
|
| |
Rasheed Khalid
Islamabad
The screening of a documentary titled ‘Raj Kapoor’ by the South Asian Free Media Association (Safma) not only took the viewers, mostly in their youth in the 1950s-80s, to down memory lane but also highlighted the importance and need of peace between the two South Asian neighbours.<
... |
|
|
|
|
|
|
What’s behind nasal congestion |
|
| |
Nasal congestion, commonly called a stuffy nose, occurs when the tissues that line the inside of the nose become swollen.
The US National Library of Medicine says common causes of nasal congestion include:
Today’s Health Tips
* Having the common cold or flu.
* Having a s
... |
|
|
|
|
|
FGSH separates two departments |
|
| |
Our correspondent
Islamabad: The Medico-Legal Department of the Federal Government Services Hospital (FGSH) has been separated from the Emergency Department in order to promote greater efficiency in the functioning of both departments. A major chunk of time of doctors working in the Emergency Department used to be sp
... |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Valentine’s Day on Feb 14 |
|
| |
Our correspondent
Rawalpindi: Preparations to celebrate Valentine’s Day, falling on 14 February, are in full swing, as shopkeepers in the twin cities have decorated their shops with the Valentine’s Day cards, balloons, teddy bears, and other gifts, whereas flower shops put out their best bouquets and flower arrangeme
... |
|
|
|
|
|
Pakistan has lowest breastfeeding, |
|
| |
Shahina Maqbool
Islamabad
Pakistan has the poorest exclusive breastfeeding rate of 37% in the region, as against 76% in Sri Lanka, 53% in Nepal, 46% in India, and 43% in Bangladesh. As if that was less of discomfiture, the country also has the highest bottle-feeding rate of 32% in the region.
Eminent
... |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Modalities for Senate session discussed |
|
| |
Muhammad Anis
Islamabad
Senate Chairman Farooq H Naek has underlined the need to run the House in accordance with the established parliamentary norms and procedures. He was speaking at the meeting of the Senate House Business Advisory Committee in the Senate that met at the Parliament House to discuss mod
... |
|
|
|
|
|
Rawalpindi Board employees threaten pen down strike |
|
| |
RAWALPINDI: In pursuance of the protest schedule given by Punjab Boards Federation in its meeting held at Bahawalpur on 2nd Feb, the employees of Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Rawalpindi will observe complete pen down strike from tomorrow (10th Feb) in case their demands are not met,
... |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three victims of firing attack laid to rest |
|
| |
Khalid Iqbal
Rawalpindi
The three victims of Monday’s firing attack on the election office of Awami Muslim League’s Chief Shaikh Rashid Ahmed were laid to rest here on Tuesday.
A large number of people offered their ‘Nimaz-e-Janaza’. The funeral prayers were offered at Jamia Masjid Chitti Hattian
... |
|
|
|
|
|
Prev | 1 | 2 | 3 | Next
Page 1 of 3
|
ISSN 1563-9479 
