Monday, September 25th, 2023
Human activity amplified Libya’s recent flooding
DNA Tripoli: The devastation wreaked by floods in eastern Libya is nothing less than apocalyptic. In Derna, where two dams burst after torrential rains, a wall of water deluged the city and sliced out the land from beneath its inhabitants. Entire neighbourhoods were swept into the sea, which is now dumping bodies along the shore. More than 6,000 have died there, and 10,000 people are said to be missing, but because entire families were washed away, there may be no survivors to report some losses. With other towns and settlementsRead More
EU Chief sparks protectionism concerns
DNA ISLAMABAD: SEPT 25 – With the European Union holding Parliamentary elections next year, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen seems intent on striking a combative stance toward China, announcing an anti-subsidy probe into Chinese electric vehicles on Wednesday. Since “global markets are now flooded with cheaper electric cars, and their price is kept artificially low by huge state subsidies”, an investigation is needed to decide whether punitive tariffs should be imposed to protect European EV producers, she said. Such a combative posture as a champion of European businessRead More
Crackdown intensifies as cases of vision loss surge in Punjab
LAHORE/ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) on Monday launched a crackdown against medicine distributors amid the rising cases of vision loss due to the use of substandard injections in Punjab. Initially, it was reported that the eyesight of over 40 diabetes patients was affected in Punjab after which the provincial caretaker government imposed a two-week ban on Avastin’s sales and usage for ophthalmology-related treatments. But the number has now increased by over 70. After the cases were reported, DRAP banned hospitals, pharmacies, and patients across the country from using the injections. DRAPRead More
COAS emphasizes interfaith harmony and tolerance in meeting with Christian delegation
RAWALPINDI, 25 Sept /DNA/ – Azad Marshall, Moderator / President Bishops (Church of Pakistan and Bishop of Raiwind) along with 13 members’ delegation of Christian Community called on General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at General Headquarters, today. During the meeting matters of mutual interest, religious and inter-faith harmony were discussed. COAS lauded the contributions of Pakistani Christian Community in national development, including promotion of quality education, healthcare and philanthropic services and outstanding role played by them for the defence of the motherland. COAS expressedRead More
Painting new picture for Asian Games, creating better future for Asia
By People’s Daily This is the moment of passion and strength, the moment of hopes and dreams. On the evening of Sept. 23, the 19th Asian Games grandly opened in Hangzhou, east China’s Zhejiang province. On the autumnal equinox, asolar term on the Chinese lunar calendarsymbolizing bumper harvest, athletes from across Asia gathered beside the West Lake, to write a brand-new chapter of peace, friendship and progress. The Hangzhou Asian Games is the largest and highest-level international comprehensive sports event held in China after the 20th National Congress of theRead More
Hangzhou Asian Games mirrors China’s vibrancy, progress
By Li Zhongwen, Zheng Yi, People’s Daily The 19th Asian Games opened in Hangzhou, east China’s Zhejiang province on Sept. 23. Hangzhou, together with five co-host cities, namely Ningbo, Wenzhou, Huzhou, Shaoxing, and Jinhua, have always adhered to the concept of hosting a “green, intelligent, frugal and civilized” Asian Games. Aiming to make the event streamlined, safe and splendid, they are striving to present a wonderful Asian Games with Chinese characteristics and Asian styles. The Hangzhou Asian Games has by far the largest scope, biggest number of events, and mostRead More