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ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to take action against two International non-governmental organizations (INGOs) for engaging in illegal activities, ARY News reported on Friday. The Ministry of Interior has ordered “Vital Strategies” and US-based “Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids” to stop work. A letter has been sent to the governments of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit baltistan and all provinces for the closure of both NGOs, whereas the State Bank of Pakistan has been directed to freeze their accounts. The Ministry of Interior has also urged in its letter to shut down the offices of both NGOs. Sources said that the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and Vital Strategies are operating in Pakistan without the approval of the government. Surprisingly they have been working with the Ministry of Health for years. Read More: Sindh to handover 100 schools to NGOs for better educational facilities Both the NGOs are not registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pa...

RAWALPINDI: Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) while conducting five operations recovered over 10 drugs worth Rs 1.8 million and arrested five accused, said an ANF Headquarters spokesman on Friday. He informed that 1.605 kg drug was recovered from the possession of an accused rounded up near a hospital in Korangi, Karachi. The arrested accused confessed to selling drugs to the students of educational institutions. 3.6 kg hashish was recovered from the possession of the accused arrested near a mosque in Sector G-9, Islamabad. 3.6 kg hashish was recovered from a drug dealer arrested near Sona Khan Chowk, Quetta. 1 kg ice was recovered from the accused held near Bohana Chowk on Jhang Road, Faisalabad. 500 grams heroin hidden in 6 bags was recovered near Bahria Town in Islamabad and a suspect was arrested. Cases have been registered against the arrested suspects under the Narcotics Control Act and further investigations are under process. from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/aldtZHp https://if...

ISLAMABAD : Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) convened 11th Apex Committee Meeting on Thursday to review various initiatives being steered through the forum. The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and attended by Chief of the Army Staff, Federal Cabinet, Provincial Chief Ministers, the Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister of Gilgit Baltistan and high level government officials. Secretary Apex Committee briefed the forum about strategic focus, initiatives and contributions of SIFC to support National Economic Transformation Plan 2024-2029 ‘Uraan Pakistan’. The committee showed profound satisfaction in improving the macro-economic conditions of the country while emphasizing upon the importance of collective efforts for ensuring unhindered economic growth and passing on the dividends to the masses. During the session, the Committee approved the Action Plan for Optimization of SEZs to rejuvenate industrial landscape of Pakista...

CANBERRA: As the clock strikes 2025 a new generation is born called Generation Beta. The Australian research firm McCrindle defined Generation Beta as those who will born between 2025 and 2039. McCrindle said in its report that the digital and physical worlds will be unified for Generation Beta, in which AI and automation are fully embedded in everyday life—from education and workplaces to healthcare and entertainment. Experts at McCrindle predicted that Generation Beta would be the first generation to experience autonomous transportation, wearable health technologies, and immersive virtual environments as aspects of daily life. They said that Generation Beta’s foundational years will be marked by a greater emphasis on personalisation—AI algorithms will tailor their learning, shopping, and social interactions in ways we can only begin to imagine today. Generation Beta will live in a world with major societal challenges including climate change, global population shifts, and rapid...