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NFSA to launch three new testing services

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Islamabad—National Forensic Science Agency (NFSA) is in process of purchasing modern equipment to launch three new testing services from March this year to improve criminal detection and enhance capacity of law enforcement agencies. Examination of ballistic, automated fingerprints identification and questionable documents (fake documents identification) would be the new addition to our services while the Agency is already providing DNA test and crime scene investigation services, Project Director, Syed Khalid Gardezi said.

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Pak needs to address envirn’l issues seriously

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Islamabad—Environmental experts, in a national level meeting held here on Monday at Pakistan Council for Science and Technology, have stressed upon the need for Pakistan to address the environmental issues seriously. The expert panel on Technology Foresight in Environment sector headed by Dr. Ishtiaq Qazi, Associate Dean, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) included leading Environment Experts from R&D organization, universities, provincial EPAs and NGOs discussed the environmental issues including solid waste management, industrial pollution, contamination in food chains, biodiversity, forestation, urbanization etc. The experts agreed that there is a need to create the awareness about environmental issues among the masses.

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Govt can’t pass 20th Amendment without Opp help: Durrani

Islamabad—Former Information Minister Senator Muhammad Ali Durrani on Monday fully supported the four conditions put forth by Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan for the passage of 20th constitutional amendment bill. Talking to media persons here, Senator Durrani said the government should realise that it could not pass any bill through the Senate by two-third majority without the help of the opposition parties.

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Lok Virsa arranges festival on Eid Milad-un-Nabi, Kashmir Day

Islamabad—Lok Virsa and the Ministry of National Heritage and Integration organized a day-long cultural festival to mark the Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAWW) and the Kashmir Solidarity Day. The festival arranged in collaboration with Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit and Baltistan Division brought Kashmiri artisans, artists, non-governmental and government organizations, expressed solidarity with the Kashmiri people. The event based on cultural and social perspective highlighted the contribution of Kashmiri immigrants, who are trying to keep their identity and cultural traditions alive.

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Green tea drinkers show less disability with age

ELDERLY adults who regularly drink green tea may stay more agile and independent than their peers over time, according to a Japanese study that covered thousands of people. Green tea contains antioxidant chemicals that may help ward off the cell damage that can lead to disease. Researchers have been studying green tea’s effect on everything from cholesterol to the risk of certain cancers, with mixed results so far.

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Govt to continue policy of reconciliation: Naek

Islamabad—Chairman Senate Farooq H. Naek on Sunday said that present government is continuing the policy of political reconciliation to resolve the issues confronted by the country. He was addressing the concluding session of National Seerat Conference arranged by Ministry of Religious Affairs in connection with Eid-Milad-un-Nabi celebrations.

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Ex-Joint Secy bail plea dismissed

Islamabad—The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday dismissed the bail plea of Aftabul Islam Raja, former Joint Secretary (JS) Religious Affairs, saying that the statutory ground of delay in trail cannot favour the petitioner. The single bench of Justice Mohammad Anwar Khan Kasi, however, directed the trial court to expedite the case proceedings.

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EC to train 65000 display centres officials

Islamabad—The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) would start the training of 65,000 officials of its Display Centres from third week of this month. The ECP intends to establish 65000 display centres in 130 districts of the country for correcting mistakes in the Preliminary Electoral Rolls (PERs) as NADRA is likely to hand over the PERs by the end of February. An official of ECP told APP that the training of the officials of Display Centres would be completed within a three to four days.

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