Tag: Food

Rising food scarcity must be addressed: HRCP

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed alarm over rising food scarcity in Pakistan and its impact on the people, especially those...

Halal food symbol of quality, hygiene across cosmos: VC

A seminar on “Halal: Symbol of Intolerance in the Hygiene, Safety and Quality” was organized by the Department of Agriculture and Agribusiness Management, University...

Police: Cop impersonator demanded free fast food

Authorities in Florida say a man flashed a fake gun and badge and demanded free fast food at a McDonald’s drive-thru. Pinellas County Sheriff’s...

PM directs preparation of national food security policy

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf said that the present government attached high priority to rural economy and wellbeing of people and is committed to...

WFP provides food assistance to 10,066 people

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has provided food assistance to 10,066 beneficiaries in Jacobabad with one month food and plans to gear...

Serious food for thought

Food imports into the country witnessed decrease of 9.02 percent during the first two months of the current fiscal year as compared to the...

Food court to be established in Sector G-8

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is set to build a food court in Sector G-8 to attract visitors who have abandoned the Melody Park. CDA...

World leaders must act to stave off food crisis: UN agencies

The United Nations warned Tuesday of a possible repeat of the 2007-2008 food crisis and called on world leaders to act quickly to prevent...

Food for thought…

Food imports into the country decreased to $ 5.048 billion during Financial Year (2011-12), showing negative growth of 0.60 percent when compared to the...

Food exports fall by 6.03 percent

Food exports from the country witnessed negative growth of 6.03 to reach at $4.237 billion during the fiscal year 2011/12 as compared to the...

UAE donates food items for needy during Ramadan

On behalf of the Government of UAE, the Consul General of UAE in Karachi Suhail Bin Matar Al-Ketbi on Friday presented food item to...

PEW warns of food riots if shortage not met

The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Tuesday asked the government to take serious steps to ensure food security in the country as an international...

Psychology behind our food cravings

Do you find yourself craving salty crisps halfway through the morning, dreaming of pizza late at night or desperately fighting the urge to hit...

Poisonous lunch: 35 labourers faint in Nawabshah

As many as 35 construction company workers fell unconscious after eating poisonous food on Monday. As per details, 35 labourers, busy in construction work on...

Poisonous food claims two lives

Two girls died on Monday owing to intake of poison food while two other children are stated to be in critical condition. As per the...

Heirs get money, food items for Ramadan

The Islamabad police on Friday distributed cash and other victuals among the families of martyred police personnel, giving the message as never forgetting their...

Fast food outlets big source of income in twin cities

The growing trend of fast or junk food outlets is a big source of income in the twin cities of Islamabad Rawalpindi but at...