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News for Monday, 25 Jun 2012

14 ‘Ramazan bazaars’ to be set up in district

The city district government Rawalpindi is finalizing arrangements to establish 14 “Ramazan sasta bazaars” to provide all kitchen items at subsidized rates to the the people during the holy month...

‘India wants to keep Kashmiris away from self-reliance’

All Parties Hurriyet Conference Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has said that India is continuing with its long-standing policy to keep the Kashmiris from achieving self-reliance. According to Kashmir Media Service, the...

Pre-monsoon rains to start tomorrow

The Metereological Department on Sunday predicted that onset of regular monsoon season is likely during the first week of July, however, pre-monsoon rains will start from Tuesday. “Southwest monsoonal currents are...

Display of truck art highlights HIV, AIDS prevention

The display of truck art dealing with the prevention of HIV and AIDS concluded here on Sunday featuring the social issue through vibrant hues and symbolic expressions. Art pieces on...

IRI to hold series of research programmes

The Islamic Research Institute (IRI) of International Islamic University will hold a series of research oriented activities for financial year 2012-13. It was decided in a meeting of research scholars and...

Fish oil supplements may not prevent mental decline

Daily omega-3 fatty acid supplements don’t seem to provide any protection against declines in thinking and memory skills in older adults, new medical evidence suggests. Because the brain is rich...

Calamities eroding progress on poverty reduction: ADB

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has said that the rising incidence and severity of climate-related disasters are eroding progress on poverty reduction and other development gains in the Asia and...

FPSC reluctant to implement FST judgment

Despite judgment of Federal Service Tribunal, the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) is reluctant to withdraw its previous decision of giving promotions to technical cadres. “The Chairman Federal Public Service Commission...

Engineering robotics contest concludes at NUST

National Engineering Robotics Contest 2012 was organized by NUST, STEM Career Program-HEC and Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) at the College of Electrical & Mechanical Engineering (EME) Rawalpindi on Sunday. In his...

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