ISLAMABAD: Health is a fundamental right of people, the provision of which is the responsibility of the government. Global research over decades has shown that tobacco consumption, in any form, is hazardous for the health of individuals. It leads to various non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among its users, including cancer of different organs of the body. According to a report by …

One day early in the morning I noticed a man coming back from his duty place by bike, He was a security man associated with Samson company at Malam jabba. I observed he was seeming tired and exhausted, the plight of his situation was thought-provoking, questions came to my mind. Why do we have no opportunities despite good location? If …

SHANGLA: Vaccinators and supporting staff have pledged to maintain the region of polio-free by administering every child under the age of five with anti-polio drops, also demanded of the authorities concerned to pay their dues of the last 17 campaigns. Speaking at an open kutchery here on Friday, union council polio eradication committee (UPEC) chairmen, village secretaries, and union council …

Rallies were held in various parts of Northern areas, including Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra, Swat and other areas on Wednesday in solidarity with Kashmeri people. In Shangla district, a large number of students, civil society members, teachers and traders participated in the rally, while markets remained closed in protest against India and in support of Kashmir’s residents. In Bisham, …

SHANGLA: Over 03 million saplings of different species would be distributed among farmers and 1.6 million to be planted across Shangla district under the campaign launched by minister for information Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The tree plantation campaign launching ceremony was held at Bisham on the other day, where minister for information Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shaukat Yousafzai was the chief guest. Divisional forest …