Can fasting help you lose weight in Ramadan?
People who worry about how to lose weight in Ramzan are unaware of the phrase ‘everything is possible’, it just depends on how you approach it. Ramzan can be a great starting point if weight loss is your goal but
NASA launches tool to measure Western water loss
WASHINGTON: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), has made a discovery through which it can measure Western water loss. A tool invented by NASA will measure that how much water loss takes place by plants, soils, and other surfaces
Water disputes
The water shortage crisis in the country is intensifying and has reached 17% due to the dwindling water flow in rivers. There is a conflict between Punjab and Sindh over the share of water while the Sindh Assembly witnessed ruckus
Severe water crisis
There is a severe water shortage that should have rung a bell among dwellers and policymakers in the country. According to Indus River System Authority (IRSA), the water shortage in the country’s two largest dams – Tarbela and Mangla –
Punjab govt to revise water, sanitation tariffs
LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to revise water and sanitation tariffs for all WASAs by removing all illegal water connections. The decision was taken during the second meeting of the Resources Mobilization Committee, chaired by Punjab Finance Minister Hashim Jawan
Right to water, food, shelter
In a hadith, the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) stated, “There is no right that the son of Adam is more entitled to other than these (four) rights: A home to live in, a garment to cover his nakedness, a piece
WASA pipelines rusted, defective across Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI: The pipelines of Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) in inner Rawalpindi are in a delipidated state, forcing residents to consume hazardous water. Residents have complained that the pipelines of tubewell are rusted and leaking, due to which sewage is
KWSB repairs water line at Dhabeji pumping station
KARACHI: Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) has completed the repair work of 72-inch diameter line which exploded due to reported power outage at Dhabeji pumping station. The water supply to the affected areas has been restored, said a spokesperson
Bilawal inaugurates Dhabeji pumping station
KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday inaugurated the Dhabeji Pumping Station to overcome the water shortage in the province. While addressing the inaugural ceremony, the PPP Chairman said that the project was completed at a
Indus Water Treaty violations
Amid escalating tensions and increasingly deteriorating relations, the Indian government has been finding new ways to hit back at Pakistan. India has been using a new weapon by threatening to cut down the water flowing to Pakistan violating the historic
Federal cabinet deliberates on providing relief measures
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has deliberated on various suggestions to remove obstacles to provide maximum relief to people as envisioned by Prime Minister Imran Khan. Briefing media on cabinet meeting, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr
CM Sindh discusses water projects with Chinese firm
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said the provincial government is making all out efforts by utilising local resources and expertise of donor agencies to make Karachi a livable city with peace and prosperity. The chief minister
8 miracles happen when you consume lemon everyday
KARACHI: Lemon along with soothing a sore throat and flushing out toxins, drinking lemon water yields several health benefits. Lemon contains many antioxidants and can boost the immune system naturally with its high levels of vitamin C, bioflavonoids, citric acid,
Foreign consortium interested in setting up desalination plant in Karachi
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah in order to address burning issues of water and transport problems in the city held two important meetings with an international consortium to find solutions. The chief minister met with AWDICO, a
Govt aims to make SEZs functional soon: PM Khan
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Friday that the government has aimed to make Special Economic Zones (SEZs) fully functional in order to provide electricity, gas, water and road infrastructure. He spoke at a briefing in Islamabad on the