High tax on cigarettes results in lower consumption: Study

ISLAMABAD, Feb 14 (APP):Owing to the government’s decision to increase taxes on cigarettes to address its negative impact on public health and enhance revenue generation tobacco consumption in the country has reduced significantly. A study conducted by ‘Capital Calling’, in major cities including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, […]

Wanted member of bike lifter gang arrested

ISLAMABAD, Feb 14 (APP): Islamabad Capital Police Aabpara police team have arrested a wanted member of a notorious bike lifter gang involved in numerous bike theft activities and recovered two stolen motorbikes from his possession An ICP public relations officer said on Wednesday that, following […]

22 outlaws arrested; drugs and weapons recovered

ISLAMABAD, Feb 14 (APP): Islamabad Capital Police (ICP) arrested 22 outlaws including six professional beggars from different areas of the city during the last 24 hours and recovered drugs and weapons from their possession. According to ICP spokesman, following the special directions of Islamabad Capital […]

Envoy discusses upcoming JMC meeting with Iraqi Housing Minister

ISLAMABAD, Feb 14 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to Iraq Muhammad Zeeshan Ahmed had a meeting with Iraqi Minister for Housing and Constructions Bankeen Rikani and discussed matters related to bilateral interests. During the meeting, they deliberated on the upcoming meeting of the Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) […]

3.4 magnitude earthquake hits Kishtwar

ISLAMABAD, Feb 14 (APP): An earthquake of magnitude 3.4 on the Richter Scale hit the Kishtwar district of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. According to Kashmir Media Service, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 5 km, India’s National Center for Seismology […]

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