Wednesday, December 27th, 2023
Garbage burning becomes nuisance for Capital’s residents causing respiratory diseases
ISLAMABAD, DEC 27 (DNA) — The residents of the federal capital are perturbed over increasing garbage burning as the air pollution was exacerbating in the metropolis causing respiratory diseases and other health complications. The Islamabad Capital Territory Administration has imposed Section 144 on open waste burning in the federal capital on the request of the Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA) to control the spiking risk of smog due to deteriorating air quality. The air quality as per the EPA report was unhealthy due to increased ratio of particulate matter ofRead More
Aus vs Pak: Pakistan lose quick wickets after dismissing Australia for 318
Melbourne: Australia were on top after reducing Pakistan to 194-6 at stumps on day two of the second Test in Melbourne on Wednesday. The visitors still trail by 124 runs in the first innings with Mohammad Rizwan (29) and Aamer Jamal (2) out in the middle. Pakistan were 124-1 at one stage but lost quick wickets towards the end of the final session and were pushed on the backfoot. Abdullah Shafique (62) and Shan Masood (54) smashed fifties but couldn’t kick on and score a big one. Star batter BabarRead More
Nasa awards ‘Astronomy Picture of the Day’ to Italian photographer’s shot of moon
A one-in-a-million shot of the moon by a photographer from the Italian city of Turin has been awarded “Astronomy Picture of the Day” for Christmas 2023 by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa). Valerio Minato snapped a magnificent photo of the moon, perfectly aligned with the Basilica of Superga’s dome, located in the vicinity of Turin, and the tip of Monviso, also known as Monte Viso, the highest mountain of the Cottian Alps. Minato shared that he had the idea for this photo in 2017 and since then hisRead More
After bail in cipher, Shah Mahmood Qureshi arrested in May 9 case
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday was taken into custody by Rawalpindi police from Adiala jail in connection with a case related to May 9 violent protests. A day earlier, Qureshi was detained under the maintenance of public order (3-MPO) after his bail was approved in the cipher case last week. Speaking to the media outside the prison, Qureshi said he was being arrested in a bogus case. “I am innocent and being politically victimised,” he added. “Oppression, injustice. This is a mockery of theRead More
Russia’s Strategic Interests in the Israel-Hamas Conflict
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer After Israel announced that it was at war with Hamas, several countries expressed concern about the escalating conflict and called on both sides to cease hostilities.Russia was one of them, although some heads of state accused Moscow of aiding Hamas’ initial attack on Israel, saying it would be useful to divert attention from the disaster in Ukraine. Israel itself has dismissed these accusations as a pure conspiracy, and although Russia could benefit from the conflict, it will only do so as a mediator, not as anRead More
The Impact of Private Institutions on Education in Pakistan
Fukaeha Afnan The way education is managed has changed a lot globally, especially in Pakistan. The history, economic challenges, and the goal for better education have made leaders think about the role of private companies in education. This essay will talk about how education has shifted in Pakistan, looking at its history, reasons for policy changes, and what it means for the education system. Since Pakistan started in 1947, education has been seen as vital for building the nation. However, despite efforts, the public education system faced many problems andRead More