Author: peshawartoday

By: Muhammad Faheem It was early spring when the campus was all carpeted with red silk cotton flowers: as red as the cheeks of a bride on nuptial night. The sun rays were reflecting while hitting the petals of the red blood flowers on the ground. There was a professor of fair height crossing the last phases of his third decade of life with a lock combed to the right side of his forehead wearing a vase coat and shalwar kameez with traditional shoes. It was he, the professor, who was explaining to his book-worm pupils how to be stylish…

By: Faisal Shahzad ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has issued directives to action against tax defaulters and evaders on an emergency basis, a statement said on Monday. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Shehbaz Sharif also took notice of delays in the implementation of Trace and Track System (TTS) in sugar, tobacco, cement and fertilizer industries. The statement said that the Prime Minister took the notice during a meeting about implementation of track and trace system in Islamabad. Shehbaz Sharif ordered to the authorities concerned to set up a committee to identify the issues in…

Ramadan heralds a period of heightened spirituality, togetherness, and benevolence among fasting Muslims worldwide. From dawn till sunset, adherents abstain from food and drink as an act of devotion to the Almighty. Each city in the world greets the month with its unique customs, but none quite like Dubai, which embraces the essence of Ramadan with distinctive arrangements tailored to the serene occasion. Suhoor, the pre-dawn meal, is a pivotal part of observing Ramadan. It incorporates nutrition to sustain individuals throughout the day. Dubai, known for its vibrancy, offers a diverse array of Suhoor deals for cuisines, set amidst an…

KARACHI: Bank Alfalah, the leading commercial Bank in Pakistan, proudly announced the inauguration of its flagship Islamic Premier branch, located on the ground floor of Dolmen Sky Tower in Clifton Karachi. The branch represents a significant milestone in the Bank’s commitment to providing innovative and customer-centric banking convenience. This digitally enabled Islamic Premier Branch as it is one-of-its-kind an all-in-one integrated banking and lifestyle experience which includes shopping mart on easy instalments, round-the-clock digital lobby and Islamic financial wealth management solution. Bank Alfalah Islamic Premier has raised the bar in customer experience by featuring a wide array of exclusive services.…

ISLAMABAD: Noor Dental Clinic is excited to announce a pioneering collaboration with foodpanda, aimed at advancing oral health awareness throughout Pakistan. This strategic partnership has been forged in continuation to a free dental screening of foodpanda employees in Karachi, and marks a significant milestone in the clinic’s ongoing commitment to fostering healthier communities. Through its collaboration with foodpanda, Noor Dental Clinic aims to leverage foodpanda’s extensive reach and influence to raise awareness about the importance of oral hygiene and regular dental check-ups. In addition to the two companies’ joint efforts in promoting oral health awareness, Noor Dental Clinic is pleased…

ISLAMABAD: Coca-Cola Pakistan with Rizq, a local non-profit organization will continue their shared vision of a hunger-free Pakistan for the fourth consecutive year. Starting from this Ramadan, the partnership aims to distribute over 8 million meals across 9 cities benefitting more than 150,000 people throughout the year. Additionally, through GroRizq- Kissan Dost Program, they are providing seeds to farmers to grow crops. In the previous years, together, the partnership distributed over 6 million meals to those in need, nationwide and helped over 1000 small farmer families and rehabilitated over 500 acres of land that were grappling with the effects of…

ISLAMABAD: The 1st Convocation Ceremony of Sir Syed CASE Institute of Technology will be held on Saturday, where more than 250 students will be conferred degrees in various disciplines. According to a statement released by the university’s media affairs wing, out of the 250 students, 17 will be recognized for their outstanding achievements. Students will be awarded degrees at the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate levels. Chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, will be the Chief Guest for the ceremony.

ISLAMABAD: Careem, the pioneer of ride-hailing in Pakistan and Dow University of Health Sciences have announced a collaboration aimed at improving student transportation services. The partnership will offer discount packages to students as well as introduction of co-branded buses, providing convenient and affordable transportation options for students of Dow. The collaboration was officially formalized at a signing ceremony hosted at Dow University of Health and Sciences, attended by esteemed dignitaries from Dow University of Medical Sciences and Careem. Representing Careem were, Sana Shakeel, Associate Director Business Development, Nuzair Virani, Head of Communications and Amnah Rizvi, Manager Partnerships. From Dow University…

KARACHI: In a remarkable feat towards social empowerment, Bank Alfalah, one of the largest commercial banks in Pakistan, is proud to announce the expansion of its partnership with Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) for digital social cash transfer to 4.4 million women beneficiaries all over Pakistan over the period of next three years. With a commitment to uplifting the social and financial empowerment of women, Bank Alfalah has been working with BISP for digital social cash transfer programme since 2011. The bank has been entrusted as the single largest Financial Institution to service 4.4mn women beneficiaries (representing 47% of total…

The global community is increasingly recognizing that harm reduction is paramount in mitigating the health hazards linked to smoking. Leading this paradigm shift is New Zealand, which is making significant strides in transitioning towards smokeless alternatives with the aim of becoming smoke-free by 2025. Unlike cigarettes, which produce thousands of toxic chemicals at temperatures of around 1,000°C through combustion, nicotine in vapes and oral pouches, while addictive, poses only a fraction of the harm. Alternative products like e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products rely on heating rather than combustion, ensuring they do not release the harmful substances found in tobacco smoke.…