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Rawalpindi :The on-going dengue fever outbreak particularly the pattern of spread of infection this year in this region of the country convinced a number of health experts to believe that the population may face more severe dengue fever outbreak in future if necessary preventive measures are not taken by the concerned authorities well in time next year.Experts say that the best way to avoid a severe outbreak in future is in-time proper preventive measures including larvae identification and elimination campaigns along with launching of effective awareness campaigns on permanent basis and provision of mosquito repellents free of cost to public at least in high-risk areas and districts.It is important that before 2006, dengue fever did not pose serious threat to public health though there had been dengue fever outbreaks but limited in nature and in limited regions. After 2006, the infection emerged out as a greater health threat claiming number of lives every year and now the situation h...

Islamabad :Balanced population growth is critical for Pakistan to achieve sustainable development and put the country on the path of progress.This was highlighted at a panel discussion organised by the Population Council on the inaugural day of the 20th Annual Population Research Conference of Population Association of Pakistan.The new narrative on population developed by the Population Council through a consultative process was introduced which is based on promoting a rights-based approach. The parents according to the new narrative, have the right to freely and responsibly decide the number and spacing of their children to able to fulfil the fundamental rights of the children by maintaining a Balance between their family size and resources. And the government and society have the responsibility to facilitate parents to achieve this balance by providing universal access to family planning information and services, thereby achieving sustainable development.Addressing the audience, Dr. ...

Rawalpindi: Power shutdowns of up to 8 to 10 hours every second day in all areas of the city and cantonment board areas have not only affected routine life of citizens but also damaging all business activities of electricians, welders, mechanics, barbers, service stations etc., thanks to Islamabad Electric Supply Company (Iesco) for continuing annual maintenance work for over six months.The working at all allied hospitals and government offices including commissioner office, deputy commissioner office, Metropolitan Corporation office, RDA office, PHA office, Solid Waste Management office, RCB office, CCB office has also been affected due to the shutdowns. Most of them are using generators for work.Islamabad Electric Supply Company (Iesco) Personal Secretary to Chief Officer Muhammad Ishtiaq told ‘The News’ that they continue maintenance work in winter season. “We are trying to provide uninterrupted power supply to our consumers but maintenance work is necessary,” he added. He said that...

Jamal Shah’s film Badal (Revenge of the Worthless) comes to Islamabad Club today (Friday) at 3 pm at final screening of Islamabad Art Festival 19.The film takes us back to 2005 insurgency in the Swat Valley when the extremist forces take over, they distort the narrative. Terrorism destroys the peace and serenity. Tolerance and democratic values go down the drain. Out of rigidity, comes a ray of hope but a heavy price paid with life. A family insists on staying in their ancestral home and fight against the injustice. Tragedy strikes.‘Badal’ comes with extremely rich production and competent technical effects. Based on true events, the film was lensed with great difficulty on original locations and the film crew had to walk miles(with the heavy equipment).Director: Jamal ShahProducer: Amna ShahCast: Jamal Shah, Ayub Khoso, Firdous Jamal, Shamil Khan from The News International - Islamabad https://ift.tt/2OWPvx1

Islamabad : The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has generated Rs82 million on account of approvals of lay out plans and completions of different buildings in the approved housing societies falling in the territorial limit of the Islamabad during the last two months.Due to effective policies of the incumbent management, authority is not only attaining financial stability but gradually problems and issues of the residents are being addressed in addition to ensuring implementation of laws, the spokesman of CDA said.During the last two months, total 2,665 cases regarding approval of building plans were received in the authority out of which 1,643 cases were approved, while remaining cases are under process or are in pending status due to non-submission of pay orders, non-fulfilment of codal formalities and violations of approved lay out plans.Similarly, 509 cases regarding completion of buildings were submitted in the authority out of which 354 have been disposed of while rest are in p...

Islamabad :Federal Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training and National History and Literary Heritage Shafqat Mehmood on Thursday stressed the need to highlight the importance of the art and culture of Pakistan and preserve the country's rich historical and cultural heritage.He was addressing a ceremony after inaugurating the 'International Conference and Exhibition on Aesthetic Encounter between Traditions and Modernity in Pakistani Art and Culture' at the COMSATS University here.The event is part of a 10-day series of activities being organised as part of the Islamabad Art Festival 2019.The organisers underlined and emphasized the importance and the role of universities in the development of art and culture of Pakistan.The minister praised the university for becoming a hub of arts and literary activities.He said that the government had given immense importance to the preservation of the Kalaash civilisation and was actively engaged with UNESCO in preservi...

Islamabad :National Conference on ‘The Inclusiveness of Iqbal’s Philosophy and its Potential for Personal and Social Change” has been organized by Bahria University at Islamabad Campus. Objective of the event was to pay tribute and inculcate the philosophy of Allama Muhammad Iqbal in young generation.Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military) who is also Pro-Chancellor and Chairman Board of Governors Bahria University graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Two days event included key note speeches, panel discussions and research paper presentations related to Iqbal and his wisdom.Bahria University is promoting intellectual thoughts and visionary message of national heroes and scholars through academic and literary pursuits. Eminent Speakers included Professor Fateh Muhammad Malik, Iftikhar Arif and Dr. Shahid Siddiqui who also shared their intellectual thoughts on the subject.Conference actively explored Iqbal’s philosophical and practical guidance throug...