Amazing health benefit of mangoes uncovered on July 3, 2017ISLAMABAD: Mangoes are the king of fruits. But many of us do not know that it offers not only a taste blast but also a number of health benefits. Mangoes have numerous compounds that have antioxidant properties. These compounds include vitamin C and beta carotene, as well as several polyphenolic compounds including Gallic acid and […]
NAB constitutes committee for reforms in ICT dept on July 3, 2017ISLAMABAD: On the directions of Chairman Qamar Zaman Chaudhry, the National Accountability Bureau has constituted a Prevention Committee for Reforms in the Cooperatives Department of the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT). According to a press release, NAB’s Prevention Committee for Reforms in ICT Cooperative Department had prepared a set of recommendations and presented them to Qamar […]
Raja Pervez Ashraf submits reply in NAB case on July 3, 2017ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has submitted his reply to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in a Rs 140 billion embezzlement case. Official sources said that former PM Yousuf Raza Gilani had however not submitted his reply so far. They said that NAB had completed its report in the Pervez Ashraf corruption case. […]
School Monitoring Committees to function in Islamabad on July 3, 2017ISLAMABAD: The federal government has empowered School Monitoring Committees (SMCs) to monitor the performance of schools in the capital. A Private Bill was presented in the National Assembly with a recommendation to grant additional powers to SMCs to enhance and improve the performance of schools. Merit-based admissions process at every grade and evening shifts were […]
AIOU admissions to start from August 1 on July 3, 2017ISLAMABAD: The Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) will start its new admissions (Autumn 2017) from August 1. According to Directorate of Admissions, a number of new programmes — BS, MPhil and PhD –would be introduced during the upcoming semester. The university is also planning to launch short-courses of professional nature on the directives of Vice […]
Continuous decline in exports matter of great concern on July 3, 2017ISLAMABAD: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Regional Chairman on Horticulture Exports Committee, Ahmad Jawad has said continuously export decline during last four years was a matter of great concern and put a question on the performance of Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP). In a statement issued on Sunday, Jawad said, […]
Pakistan can save billions by encouraging agriculture: PEW on July 3, 2017ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Sunday said the country is spending billions of dollars on the import of agricultural products which indicate the want of enabling policies. Pakistan can save billions of dollars annually by encouraging domestic agricultural sector which is in a shamble, it said. “We are spending over two billion dollars […]
FY 2017-18 budget aims at providing relief: Dar on July 3, 2017ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said that budget for FY 2017-18 has been prepared with the primary aim of providing relief and increasing the welfare of the general public. He said this while chairing a meeting at the Ministry of Finance on Sunday regarding implementation measures for the budget, FY 2017-18. The finance secretary briefed […]
Holding back refunds hitting exports, economy: FPCCI on July 3, 2017ISLAMABAD: The Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Sunday said non-payment of refunds has become a threat to the export sector and the fragile economy. The policy of blocking refunds to show improved revenue collection has taken toll on the external sector which was already reeling under energy crisis and other […]
Chocolate may improve cognitive function within hours: study on July 3, 2017Researchers have found that cocoa flavanols can boost cognitive function within just a few hours of consumption. Additionally, researchers found that regular, long-term intake of cocoa flavanols might protect against cognitive decline. Flavanols are naturally occurring compounds found in various types of plants, with some of the highest levels found in the beans of the […]