Aforestation only way to combat climate change

MULTAN, Mar 18 (APP): Secretary forests, fisheries and wildlife Sarfraz Magsi said on Friday that the adverse impact of climate change on agriculture rich south Punjab can only be countered by afforestation. During a visit to Taunsa camp office of south Punjab secretariat, district Dera […]

Putin accuses Ukraine of ‘war crimes’ in Macron call: Kremlin

Moscow, March 18 (AFP/APP):Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday accused Kyiv of “war crimes” in a call with his French counterpart, saying that Moscow was doing “everything possible” to avoid civilian deaths in Ukraine. “Attention was drawn to the numerous war crimes committed daily by […]

UN chief calls for working towards united world free of hate

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 18 (APP):Racism continues to poison institutions, social structures, and everyday life across all societies, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Friday at a dedicated meeting against what he referred to as a catalyst that “normalizes hate, denies dignity, and spurs violence”. “It continues […]

Russian trio blast off for ISS in shadow of Ukraine war

Almaty, Kazakhstan, March 18 (AFP/APP): Three Russian cosmonauts blasted off to the International Space Station Friday, as Moscow’s military intervention in Ukraine brought the Kremlin’s relations with the West to their lowest point since the Soviet era. Russian space veteran Oleg Artemyev and rookies Denis […]

Traffic police intensify campaign against smoke emitting vehicles

ISLAMABAD, Mar 18 (APP): Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) have intensified campaign against smoke emitting vehicles for purpose of environment protection. Mobile squads of ITP have been formed to implement the campaign against the smoke-emitting vehicles. These squads would patrol in various areas and to fine […]

Dupont determined to enjoy France’s Six Nations crunch

Paris, March 18 (AFP/APP):France captain Antoine Dupont said Friday that while the stakes will be high as they try to clinch a first Six Nations title since 2010 against England, “we have to enjoy the moment.” “Like all high-stakes matches, the higher the stakes, the […]

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