JAN 08, (DNA) – Military Courts were established through constitutional amendment in the environment of heightened terrorism. Routine judicial system was under stress wherein judicial set ups / judges were also subjected to act of terrorism. Therefore special constitutional arrangements were made to effectively check the terrorists terrorism. During the period of its validity, 274 cases were referred to Military Courts. Of these 161 were awarded death penalty (12 executed) and 113 were awarded imprisonment of varying duration. The cases were dealt through due process of law in Military Courts. TheRead More

ISLAMABAD, JAN 08, (DNA) – Agricul­tural production and productivity in Pakistan continue to rise, though the growth is increasingly on the back of unsustainable input intensification patterns rather than technological change, according to a report released by the International Food Policy Research Institute. While the agriculture sector is still the foundation of Pakistan’s economy, it is changing in terms of both structure and composition; its share in country’s total output and its capacity to drive growth and development are diminishing. Moreover, given its large share in the gross domestic product, itRead More

PESHAWAR, JAN 08, (DNA) – Disproportionate budgetary allocation, shortage of staff and absence of efficient supply chain management system have been hampering health department’s plan to provide quality services to a desired level to patients, especially in rural areas of the province. According to a recent report of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department, only 7.1 per cent or Rs38 billion of the provincial budget was allocated for health in 2015 despite increase in the federal money in the wake of 7th NFC Award which shot up the province’s share to 14.62Read More

JAN 08, (DNA) – A severe bout of cold has hit Pakistan, as Karachi – the last in line for winter season – finally experiences chilly winds, causing temperatures to drop. Snow has enveloped Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan, and KP. Almost 4.5 feet, 2.5 feet, and 2 feet of snowfall was recorded in Malam Jabba, Kalam, and Neelum Valley, surrounding areas, and Murree, respectively. Temperature tumbled to -11 degrees in Skardu. Tourists at Malka-e-Kohsar, Murree were delighted, as fans of snow weren’t held back by blocked roads. Shopping, alongside, also suddenly peaked.Read More