NDMA issues directives for upcoming rain spell

ISLAMABAD, Jan 20 (Online): National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued instructions to Provincial and District Disaster Management Authorities (PDMA) to stay vigilant and promptly ensure precautionary measures to avoid any loss of life or property during any calamity. In a news release, following Pakistan […]

Lithium microdose could stop Alzheimer’s from advancing

Islamabad-January 20 (Online): Some recent studies in rodents have suggested that lithium may help treat Alzheimer’s disease. A new study in rats adds to this evidence, showing that a microdose of the compound can halt the progression of this neurodegenerative condition, even in its later […]

Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Phone Call with Bill Gates

Islamabad (PNI) Prime Minister Imran Khan had a telephonic conversation with Mr. Bill Gates, Co-Chairman of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, today and discussed matters of shared concern including Polio Eradication in Pakistan and the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The Prime Minister expressed appreciation for the […]

UN adopts resolution against Holocaust denial

United Nations, United States, Jan 20 (AFP/APP):The UN general assembly on Thursday adopted a non-binding resolution calling on all member states to fight against Holocaust denial and anti-Semitism, especially on social media networks. The Israel-proposed text was developed with the help of Germany and co-sponsored […]

EU ministers mull climate policy, carbon border tax

Paris, Jan 20 (AFP/APP):European Union environment ministers gathered in France Thursday to mulls climate policy and the merits of a carbon border tax, while airing differences on whether nuclear energy can be classified as “green”. The two-day informal talks in Amiens, hosted by France as […]