Thursday, June 5th, 2025
Met Office issues severe heatwave alert for Eid holidays
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 5 (DNA): The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a severe heatwave warning across most parts of the country during the Eid ul Adha holidays and the following week. According to a statement issued by the Met Office, a high-pressure system is expected to develop over the country on June 7, which will grip most regions from June 8 onwards, significantly increasing day temperatures. Daytime temperatures are expected to rise 5-7C above normal in the upper half of the country, including central and upper Punjab, Islamabad, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir,Read More
China’s National Environment Day 2025 grandly held in Chongqing
CHONGQING, JUN 5 (APP/DNA):The National Event on the Environment Day 2025 was grandly held in Chongqing, China on Thursday. The event was organized by the China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment, the General Office of the Central Commission for Guiding Cultural and Ethical Progress, and the Chongqing Municipal People’s Government. At the handover ceremony of the event, an official of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) announced that the National Event on the Environment Day 2026 will be jointly organised by Guangdong Province, the Hong Kong Special Administrative RegionRead More
Eid-ul-Azha festivities unite Pakistanis in shared traditions, values: report
ISLAMABAD, Jun 5 (APP/DNA):The festive season of Eid-ul-Azha elswhere in the country is in full swing, with families preparing for the occasion, kids grazing animals, parents shopping for necessities and vendors selling decorations and animal feed. A report aired by a state-run news channel highlights Pakistan’s vibrant Eid-ul-Azha celebrations, where families come together, kids bond with animals, parents shop for essentials, and vendors sell festive merchandise. The streets are filled with vibrant colors and the air is filled with the sounds of laughter and chatter, creating a truly unforgettable experienceRead More
Azerbaijan highlights social reforms at International Labor Conference
BAKU, Jun 5 (AZERTAC/APP/DNA):Anar Aliyev, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Labor and Social Protection of Population, addressed the 113th session of the International Labor Conference in Geneva, spotlighting the country’s major social and labor reforms. Minister Aliyev commended the opening report of ILO Director-General Gilbert Houngbo, describing it as a practical roadmap for tackling contemporary labor challenges, including artificial intelligence and environmental safety. Emphasizing Azerbaijan’s unwavering commitment to social welfare amid global political and economic uncertainties, the minister said: “Azerbaijan has implemented five major social reform packages benefiting four million citizens. TheRead More