Saturday, August 17th, 2019
Nine dengue cases reported in Faisalabad
FAISALABAD, AUG 17 (DNA) – As many as nine people tested positive for dengue fever at Faisalabad’s Allied Hospital on Saturday. The authorities said that dengue larvae found at 1,250 places in the city has been removed. People should take precautions by covering water containers and installing net on windows and doors, said Dengue Control Programme In-charge Bilal said. More than 180 dengue cases were reported in Punjab this year. Last month, 11 people were diagnosed with the dengue virus in Rawalpindi after rains. = DNA
People of Jammu & Kashmir should not be treated as pawns: Amnesty Int’l
ISLAMABAD, AUG 17 (DNA) – Human rights watchdog Amnesty International, following Modi-led Hindu nationalist Indian government’s human rights’ abuses in occupied Kashmir, asserted that the international community must come together to call for the human rights to be respected. Kumi Naidoo, Secretary General of Amnesty International in a statement issued on its website, said, “The actions of the Indian government have thrown ordinary people’s lives into turmoil, subjecting them to unnecessary pain and distress on top of the years of human rights violations they have already endured.” “The people ofRead More
Modi govt has made lives of Indian Muslims miserable: Sarwar Chishti
NEW DELHI, AUG 17 (DNA) – Ajmer Sharif’s Gaddinashin [custodian] Sarwar Chishti has said that Modi government has made the lives of the Indian Muslims miserable. He affirmed that atrocities are being committed against the Muslims by the incumbent government as they are being massacred for eating beef [cow meat]. He urged the community to stay united. Sarwar Chishti condemned the indecent remarks by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders regarding Kashmiri women. Children have been deprived of food after the curfew in Kashmir, he said. Exposing the Indian judicialRead More
PM directs to create public awareness about climate change issues
ISLAMABAD, AUG 17 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed for inclusion of every segment in the steps being taken to protect environment and deal with challenges of climate change. He was speaking at a briefing on “Clean and Green Pakistan Index” project, progress in 10 billion tree project, ban on use of polyphone bags in Islamabad, electric vehicles policy, rules and regulations about green buildings and other steps for environmental protection in Islamabad today (Saturday). The Prime Minister said public awareness should be created about climate change issues.Read More
Britain demands independent investigations of HR’s violations in IoK: Lodhi
NEW YORK, AUG 17 (DNA) – Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Dr Maleeha Lodhi has said Britain demanded independent investigations of human rights violations in Indian-occupied Kashmir (IoK) in the UN Security Council (UNSC) meeting. Speaking to a private television channel, Dr Maleeha Lodhi told that India tried to stop the UNSC meeting in New York over Kashmir issue, and its occurrence itself is a major development which supports the fact that it is an internationally recognized dispute. Dr Maleeha Lodhi said the members of the UNSC meetingRead More
PAK Navy confreres military awards on officers and sailors for bravery
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Officers and sailors of Pakistan Navy have been conferred with military awards approved by President Arif Alvi. As per details, Sitara-e-Basalat has been approved for Lieutenant Commander Hameer Iftkhar for chasing the submarine of enemy. President also approved Tamgha-e-Basalat for Lieutenant Commander Khuram Dauood. Bothe officers courageously chased and Indian submarine during Pakistan India rift. President also approved Sitara-e-Basalat for Captain Elia Hassan for completing long term mission in Indian waters. Furthermore, three Rear Admirals of Pakistan Navy were awarded with Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military) while fourteen officers ofRead More