ISLAMABAD, July 6 (INP): Pak Matiari-Lahore Transmission Co. (PMLTC) has funded the installation of a retired F-7 fighter jet to enhance the appeal of the Mehran Paradise picnic point in Hala town, Matiari district, Sindh. This was announced by Syed Gulfam Kazmi, Chairman of the Civil Society Sindh (Hala), an organisation dedicated to improving tourist facilities at the famous …
UNITED NATIONS: Israel’s raids on the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank this week, which killed at least twelve Palestinians including five minors, might constitute a war crime, UN experts said on Thursday. Houses, apartment buildings and other infrastructure were destroyed during two days of assault on Monday and Tuesday, and more than four thousand Palestinians were forced …
BEIJING, July 5 (INP): China on Wednesday regretted hasty IAEA’s releasing of a Report on the Disposal of Nuclear-contaminated Water at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station. When asked to comment on issuance of the report, a spokesperson of Chinese Foreign Ministry said,” China noted a Comprehensive Report on the disposal of nuclear-contaminated water at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power …
Writer and producer Jemima Goldsmith recently took to Twitter to express her elation as her film What’s Love Got to Do with It? emerged victorious at the prestigious National Film Awards in the UK. The romantic comedy, directed by the illustrious Shekhar Kapur, received recognition in four categories, solidifying its status as a cinematic gem. Taking to Twitter, Jemima wrote, “No …
LAHORE: Incessant showers on Wednesday broke a 30-year-old record when the city received over 290mm of rain within a span of 10 hours, Commissioner Lahore Mohammad Ali Randhawa said. The metropolis received 291mm of rain, during which more than a dozen areas recorded more than 200mm of rain, the official said, adding this is happening due to climate change and …
On Monday, the world experienced its hottest day on record, with temperatures soaring beyond any previously measured average. According to initial data from US meteorologists, the average global temperature reached over 17 degrees Celsius (62.6 degrees Fahrenheit) for the first time. This historic event has raised concerns among scientists and meteorological agencies, attributing the extreme heat to a combination …
LAHORE, July 5 (INP): As agriculture and livestock will remain among the targeted sectors during the second phase of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the Royal Group of China intends to establish a state-of-the-art dairy farm in Punjab. In this regard, a meeting between officials of Royal Group of China and Livestock and Dairy Department Punjab was held here on …
ISLAMABAD, July 4 (INP): As oil prices fluctuate and high-capacity battery costs rise, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) are becoming a new favorite in the auto market by virtue of its lightweight power, strong endurance and competitive pricing. Thus, the competition of PHEV track is becoming more and more fierce. Hybrid technology is not a new track, however, and …
ISLAMABAD, July 4 (INP): Chinese President Xi Jinping called on Tuesday for efforts to safeguard “regional peace” and said Beijing would “oppose protectionism” as he addressed a virtual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. Xi “called for efforts to safeguard regional peace and ensure common security,” state news agency Xinhua reported. “Achieving long-term regional peace and stability is our common …
GWADAR, July 4 (INP): The construction of an eight-kilometre-long security wall around the Gwadar Free Zone North (Phase II) is 90 percent completed, a landmark security project to secure the north and south sides of the Gwadar Free Zone North, which covers over 2,221 acres of land. The 14-foot high security cement wall starts from the Gwadar Fish Harbour …
