Monday, March 11th, 2024
Experts advocate 26% FED increase to combat the unseen toll of smoking
ISLAMABAD, MAR 11 /DNA/ – In the midst of the celebrations marking achievements and progress on this Women’s Day, a somber reality remains concealed— the burdensome cost of smoking borne by the women. On this Women’s Day, one of the tragedies that went unreported is the cost of smoking that women had to pay. Highlighting the plight, a study by PIDE states, “The share of morbidity and mortality costs for females is underestimated because of their lower rates of labor force participation and difficulties in putting monitory value on theirRead More
PN, PMSA’s Swift Response: Bodies of 10 missing fishermen retrieved from open sea
KARACHI, MAR 11 /DNA/ – Pakistan Navy (PN) in coordination with Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) recovered 10 dead bodies out of 14 missing fisherman of boat Al-Assad in a joint search and rescue operation. Search and Rescue operation was started on 05 March 24 in open sea. Despite dense marine traffic in vicinity of accident, time lapse and choppy sea conditions the dead bodies of 10 missing fishermen were successfully recovered today. The fishing boat Al-Assad with an onboard crew of 45 capsized in open sea off Hajmbro creekRead More
Israeli occupation aggression inflicts $2.3 billion loss on Palestinian economy
An almost complete cessation in the production of private sector establishments in Gaza Strip in addition to an unprecedented decline in the West Bank incurred the Palestinian Economy losses in production by 2.3 billion USD through four month (October/2023- January/2024) of Israeli occupation Aggression About half of the private sector establishments stopped their production or declined in Palestine as a result of an almost total suspension in production of about 56 thousand establishments in Gaza Strip, where internal trade constitutes more than half of the establishments in Gaza Strip. TheRead More
Izmir’s Model
Dr M Ali Hamza In the realm of urban development, developed countries and cities often serve as laboratories, offering valuable lessons to others facing similar challenges. Izmir, Turkey’s third-largest city, stands as a prime example of successful urban transformation and sustainable development. Both Izmir and Pakistani cities face rapid urbanization, traffic congestion, and environmental challenges. They share a rich cultural heritage, with historical landmarks contributing to their identity and tourism potential. Additionally, both prioritize economic growth and seek to diversify their economies. Both regions also value community engagement, recognizing the importanceRead More
BOP, NBP win CSR for women development awards
Islamabad, MAR 10 /DNA/ – Pakistan’s two prestigious financial institutions, Bank of Punjab and National Bank of Pakistan, were awarded “Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for Women Development” awards here Saturday at a revered ceremony. The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) won two awards for its large CSR portfolio of women’s education, and health and hygiene while the Bank of Bank (BOP) was conferred upon award for the comprehensive and inclusive women development, empowerment and engagement strategies and products. The ‘CSR for Women Development Awards’ ceremony was a momentous part ofRead More