Anxiety can escalate dementia risk on October 29, 2016ISLAMABAD: Upon observing that stress exacerbates mental illnesses, researchers set out to address the question of whether anxiety damages the brain and whether they could pinpoint mechanisms behind the link between stress and mental illness. The researchers – led by Dr Linda Mah of the Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest Health Sciences conducted the research […]
Foreign Ministry to expel Indian diplomat on October 28, 2016Pakistan’s foreign ministry said late on Thursday it has declared an Indian diplomat persona non grata and given him 48 hours to leave the country. The diplomat was identified as Surjeet Singh, an official at the Indian High Commission, in a statement from the foreign ministry. India said earlier on Thursday it would expel a […]
Apple says it needs more time before new ear buds are ready on October 28, 2016SANFRANSISCO:Apple says it needs “a little more time” before it starts selling the new wireless ear buds that are designed to work with its newest iPhones — the ones that don’t come with a dedicated headphone jack. The tech giant showed off what it calls “AirPods” last month, during an event where it also introduced […]
Two Pakistani polio workers honoured with awards in Paris on October 28, 2016KARACHI: Two polio workers from Pakistan were conferred awards in Paris for their commitment towards the eradication of this debilitating disease. A report reaching here Thursday from Paris said that the awards were given in connection with the World Polio Day marked in the French capital. It said that the workers were Latif who hails […]
A treat for SRKs fans: King Khan to return as the charming villain in Don 3 on October 28, 2016Looks like we soon might get to see Shah Rukh Khan return as the most charming villain of Indian cinema. Yes, after Don and Don 2, the makers of Shah Rukh Khan’s Don version have apparently announced the third installment. On the completion of 15 years of Excel Entertainment, producer Ritesh Sidwani just dropped a […]
Fantastic beasts and where to find them eyes $75 million opening on October 28, 2016“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” is on track to open to a lofty $75 million when it hits US theaters next month. The “Harry Potter” spinoff stars Eddie Redmayne (“The Theory of Everything”), and, though set in the world of Hogwarts, tells an entirely different story. There’s no appearance from a certain bespectacled […]
Containers block roads led towards Lal Haveli, Tahir-ul-Qadri questions law on October 28, 2016RAWALPINDI: Containers have been placed on roads leading to Lal Haveli, the residence of Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed while the PAT chief Tahir-ul-Qadri termed the recent government measures of police crackdown as violations of human rights. The PAT chief said that, “There is a pseudo democracy in the country. And, rulers […]
Police, FC to house arrest Sheikh Rasheed, Imran Khan on October 28, 2016ISLAMABAD: Police and Frontier Constabulary (FC) surrounded the residences of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan in Islamabad and Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rasheed in Rawalpindi in the wee hours of Friday. According to details, security forces put road blocks outside Bani Gala, the residence of the PTI chief. All exit and entry […]
Film “Baazi” all set for screening tomorrow at Lok Virsa on October 28, 2016ISLAMABAD: Lok Virsa Mandwa Film Club would organize screening of film “Baazi” on Saturday at Virsa Media Centre. Executive Director Lok Virsa Dr. Fouzia Saeed told APP that leading lady of film ‘Baazi’, Nisho Begum, renowned actress will be the chief guest on the occasion. She will attend the film screening and meet her fans […]
IOC disqualifies eight athletes on basis of anti-doping test results at London 2012 on October 27, 2016PESHAWAR: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thursday sanctions eight athletes for failing anti-doping test at 2012 London Olympic, a release issued by IOC. The protection of clean athletes and the fight against doping are top priorities for the International Olympic Committee (IOC), as outlined in Olympic Agenda 2020, the IOC’s strategic roadmap for the future […]