Tuberculosis infections declining, but not fast enough among poor, marginalised: UN health agency
A staggering 1.5 million people died from tuberculosis (TB) last year, the UN health agency said on Thursday, in an appeal for far greater funding and political support to eradicate the curable and preventable disease.Caused by the bacteria Mycobacteri…
Growers advised to start wheat cultivation in arid areas for better yield
The agriculture scientists have advised the growers to start wheat cultivation immediately in arid areas for getting better production.A spokesman of the agriculture department told APP that in arid areas, the farmers should cultivate approved varietie…
Economic Reforms Are Beginning to Bear Fruit: SBP Governor
Governor State Bank of Pakistan Dr. Reza Baqir has said that reforms introduced to address the macroeconomic challenges faced by the economy are now beginning to bear fruit and an improvement in the external finances has become visible.The governor exp…
Govt to commemorate Friday as Defence Day as well as Kashmir Solidarity Day
Government has decided to commemorate Friday as “Defence Day” as well as “Kashmir Solidarity Day”.According to a press release issued by the interior ministry today, all offices throughout the country will be closed at 1500 hours to commemorate the Def…
Govt to commemorate Friday as Defence Day as well as Kashmir Solidarity Day
Government has decided to commemorate Friday as “Defence Day” as well as “Kashmir Solidarity Day”.According to a press release issued by the interior ministry today, all offices throughout the country will be closed at 1500 hours to commemorate the Def…