The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has disbursed over Rs.50 billion among over 47,00,000 beneficiaries from across the country so far under the Benazir Kafaalat quarterly payments (April-June). “Till June 26, over Rs. 50 billion has been disbursed among over 47,00,000 beneficiaries which make 70 per cent of the total beneficiaries”, said an official source.The disbursement of the quarterly tranche (April-June) of Benazir Kafaalat cash assistance to the beneficiaries is continued across the country in two phases to disburse Rs. 10,500 per household among over nine million registered beneficiary families. In the first phase, the payments were being issued among…
Author: Iqra Khan
The UN agency tackling crime and drug abuse released its annual World Drug Report Wednesday, with a warning that there are now nearly 300 million users globally, alongside an increase in trafficking. “Drug production, trafficking, and use continue to exacerbate instability and inequality, while causing untold harm to people’s health, safety and well-being,” said Ghada Waly, Executive Director of the Vienna-based UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said in a statement. “We need to provide evidence-based treatment and support to all people affected by drug use, while targeting the illicit drug market and investing much more in prevention.”The International Day…
Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Zulqarnain distributed a total of Rs.600,000 among the winners of Punjab Chief Minister “Wheat Growth Program”.According to the spokesperson here on Thursday,a cheque of Rs. 300,000 was given to farmer Muhammad Riaz of Kot Agha who got first position by achieving the highest yield of 65.405 maunds per acre.The second prize of Rs. 200,000 was given to Kashif Ali of Roras who was able to obtain 62.436 maunds per acre, whereas the third position holder Rana Maqbool Ahmed got a cheque of Rs.100,000 for producing 58.319 maunds per acre yield in the competition. Additional Deputy Commissioner General…
Three people were injured after a fire broke out in an oil tanker here at a petrol pump on Multan road late Wednesday night.According to Rescue 1122 spokesman, the emergency service received information that an oil tanker engulfed in flames here at a petrol pump near Kulachi-wala area on Multan road. After receiving information, the medical and fire fighter teams of Rescue 1122 rushed to the site. The fire fighters controlled the fire and saved the area from any big loss. The medical teams shifted all the three injured to hospital after providing them first medical aid. The injured were…
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Safety and Halal Food Authority is taking solid measures to ensure safe and quality food for the citizens.According to the Food Authority spokesperson, the concerned teams have conducted major operations in Peshawar, Mardan, Nowshera, and Charsadda as part of their ongoing crackdown against adulteration. During these operations, they seized counterfeit and substandard beverages, milk, and fake packaging materials, and heavy fines were imposed.As part of those operations, the other day, the food safety teams set up checkpoints at the Peshawar Motorway Toll Plaza and GT Road Pabbi, Nowshera, and inspected vehicles carrying food items. He said…
Swedish Embassy and Business Sweden along with key industry players are set to launch the Sustainable Textiles Platform aiming to help Pakistan in the textile sector with Swedish technology and innovation.“Pakistan’s textile industry, a crucial part of its economy, faces mounting pressure to adopt eco-friendly practices,” said a Swedish embassy press release on Wednesday. The embassy noted, “Pakistan’s textile, garments, and apparel manufacturing sector is vital to its economy, contributing nearly 10% of the nation’s GDP. However, this key industry is under pressure to adopt sustainable practices as global markets demand eco-friendly products. To stay competitive, the textile sector must…
Jannat Mirza, Pakistan’s top TikTok star, has surged ahead of major actresses in the realm of social media popularity by achieving an impressive milestone of 25 million followers on TikTok. This accomplishment establishes her as the sole Pakistani personality to reach such a significant number across any social media platform. Since its inception in 2016, TikTok has garnered immense global popularity, amassing over 1 billion active users. To mark her achievement, Jannat celebrated by sharing a screenshot of her TikTok account on her official Instagram story, expressing immense happiness and gratitude to her “TikTok family.” Compared to popular Pakistani actresses,…
Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha, accompanied by her husband Zaheer Iqbal and their families, made headlines after stepping out for dinner in Mumbai following their recent wedding. Reports from Indian media confirmed that on June 26, the couple was photographed heading to a local restaurant. Sonakshi looked radiant in a red western outfit, while Zaheer opted for a casual look in pants and a white T-shirt. Before entering the restaurant, they happily posed for photographers. According to sources, Sonakshi, along with her in-laws and close friends, enjoyed a delightful dinner together, marking their first outing as a married couple. Sonakshi and…
Romania’s Razvan Marin scored a first-half penalty to cancel out Ondrej Duda’s headed goal for Slovakia, resulting in a 1-1 draw in their Euro 2024 Group E match on Wednesday. Both teams’ draw ensured they advanced to the last 16 of the tournament. With all four teams in Group E finishing on four points, Romania topped the group on goal difference over Belgium, while Slovakia secured third place ahead of Ukraine. The draw means Romania advances to the knockout stages of the Euros for the first time since 2000, while Slovakia reaches the last 16 for the second time, the…
Semi-final match of the Twenty20 World Cup South Africa dominated Afghanistan with an outstanding display of bowling, restricting them to a meager 56 runs, their lowest ever T20 international score. Marco Jansen and Tabraiz Shamsi were the heroes for South Africa, each claiming three wickets to dismantle Afghanistan’s batting lineup. South Africa’s victory was historic, marking their first win in eight short-format World Cup semi-finals dating back to 1992. They chased down the target of 57 runs comfortably, with Reeza Hendricks (29 not out) and skipper Aiden Markram (23 not out) guiding them to victory in less than nine overs.…
