Envirnoment
HSA certifies 67 ‘One Health’ professionals to boost pandemic readiness in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, Jan 18 (APP):The Health Services Academy (HSA), in partnership with Pak One Health Alliance, has trained and certified 67 ‘One Health’ professionals in the federal capital to strengthen pandemic preparedness. The second cohort of the government-backed programme concluded with 32 specialists—including medical officers, hospital representatives, and frontline responders—equipped with advanced skills in infection control, […]
WASA directed for completing Millat Road schemes soon
FAISALABAD, Jan 14 (APP):Managing Director (MD) Water & Sanitation Agency (WASA) Saqib Raza has directed officials to complete all ongoing development schemes on Millat Road by the end of January. WASA Chief along with Deputy Managing Director O&M Usman Zia visited the sites of ongoing development schemes on Millat Road, Gulistan Disposal Station and adjoining […]
Transforming Pakistan’s minerals into strategic economic growth
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP): Pakistan‘s policy reforms aim to align it with international standards and position itself as a responsible partner in the global minerals market. Pakistan holds trillions in untapped mineral wealth — copper, gold, lithium, cobalt, rare earth elements, and gemstones — yet exports remain minimal, and local communities see few benefits. The […]
Water-related challenges, threats to be addressed on priority: Ahsan
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP):Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday said that the government will address water-related challenges and threats on a priority basis, with a focus on practical, timely and sustainable solutions. He was chairing the first meeting of the Task Force on National Water Security, directing the formation of […]
PBF proposes steps to strengthen agri yield, exports
LAHORE, Jan 11 (APP):The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) presented a set of proposals to the government for strengthening agricultural production and boosting agro-based exports. PBF Chief Oraniser Ahmad Jawad told media here Sunday that in view of the repeated floods, climate shocks, and financial stress faced by farmers and exporters, the PBF strongly recommends that […]
Minister leads Islamabad environment review, orders streamlined action
ISLAMABAD, Jan 09 (APP):Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Dr Musadik Malik on Friday chaired a high-level meeting to review environmental protection measures and the preservation of green cover in the federal capital, stressing the need for coordinated and transparent action to address public health and ecological concerns. During the briefing, Dr Malik […]
Gov’t launches comprehensive drive to eliminate pollen allergy in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, Jan 07 (APP):The Ministry of Health has launched a comprehensive and historic campaign to eradicate pollen allergy in the federal capital, on the directions of the prime minister. According to ministry of Health on Wednesday, under the chairmanship of Minister of State for Health Dr Mukhtar Ahmed Malik, a detailed roadmap was prepared, followed […]
Science-based tree drive slashes pollen allergies in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, Jan 07 (APP): Islamabad has witnessed a significant reduction in pollen allergy cases following a comprehensive, science-based initiative launched by the federal government to address one of the capital’s most persistent public health challenges. Under the directives of the Prime Minister, a detailed roadmap to combat pollen allergy was developed under the supervision of […]
CM reviews development programmes, orders faster implementation
LAHORE, Jan 06 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that modern infrastructure, clean environment and efficient civic services are the foundation of a new and progressive Punjab. Chairing a meeting to review in detail progress of the Punjab Development Programme, Lahore Development Programme, Model Village Programme, functioning of Parks and Horticulture Authorities (PHAs), […]
DPM Dar satisfied over sugar stock, downward price trend
ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Friday chaired a meeting wherein he expressed his satisfaction over the stock position of the sugar and the downward trend in prices. The deputy prime minister directed all the relevant departments to ensure that the farmers also get a fair price […]