IsDB Group approves $14.5 bn for projects in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Mar 21 (APP): As of December 2021, the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group has approved total financing of about US$ 14.5 billion for 412 projects in Pakistan out of which 372 are completed and 40 are active ongoing projects. Out of the total, IsDB […]

ANF recovers 408kg drugs

ISLAMABAD, Mar 21 (APP): A joint operation of Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) Intelligence and ANF Peshawar was conducted in which large quantities of drugs were recovered from two vehicles near Motorway Toll Plaza, Peshawar. According to ANF spokesman, a total of 408kg of drugs were […]

New way for gut neurons to communicate with the brain

ISLAMABAD, August 12 (online): A new study reveals how neurons in the gut wall relay sensory information to the spinal cord and brain, which may influence mood and well-being.   The enteric nervous system (ENS) sometimes referred to as the “second brain” is the nervous […]

ISPR releases song in connection with Pakistan Day

RAWALPINDI, March 17 (Online): Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has released a song in connection with Pakistan Day. The song “Shad Rahay Pakistan” is a celebration of the resolve of the nation to stay united and steadfast on the path to prosperity. It encompasses the national […]

Singapore’s NODX grows by 9.5 pct on year in February

SINGAPORE, March 17 (Xinhua/APP): Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports (NODX) grew by 9.5 percent year on year in February following the 17.6 percent growth in January, Enterprise Singapore, a government agency, announced on Thursday. It is the 15th consecutive month for Singapore’s NODX to see year-on-year […]

ANF recovers drugs

ISLAMABAD, Mar 17 (APP):Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) has conducted operations in different areas of Punjab and recovered drugs worth millions of rupees. According to details, about 36kg of hashish was recovered from a vehicle while operating near Sargodha. Five suspects, including three women, were taken […]