Health expert Thursday warned that it was common practice for vendor carts to use unclean water while preparing refreshing drinks including juices, Nimbu Pani (lemonade), Imli Alo Bukhara, sugarcane juice, and ice cream falooda on the roadside, posing a serious threat to citizens health. The head of the emergency ward, Imran Sarwar Sheikh, talking to a private news channel, said, “One of the primary concerns is that these vendors are using raw ice, which is harmful to bacteria and carries a variety of microorganisms, including bacteria like E.These viruses can cause gastrointestinal illnesses when ingested,” he said. “Raw ice may…
Author: Iqra Khan
Germany’s new citizenship reform, which is scheduled to take effect on June 27, significantly alters the naturalization procedure and allows foreigners to become citizens in as little as three years. The policy, which was put up by the center-left coalition government, intends to encourage integration into German society and acknowledge the achievements made by immigrants. Germany is finally letting people hold more than one citizenship as a regular practice, abandoning its previous restrictive stance. The reform’s significance was underscored by Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser, who said, “At last, our law is doing justice to our diverse society.” The message…
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…
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…
