Proactive anti-corruption strategy yielding positive results: NAB chairman on June 26, 2017ISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Qamar Zaman Chaudhry said on Sunday that NAB’s proactive anti-corruption strategy was yielding positive results in nabbing the corrupt. Addressing an official meeting, the chairman said that NAB had signed a memorandum of understanding with China to oversee and ensure transparency in CPEC Projects. “NAB has geared up to […]
Man attempts suicide over domestic issues on June 26, 2017RAWALPINDI: A man attempted suicide over domestic issue within the Saddar Baironi Police precincts on Sunday. According to the information received by police, Hassan, a resident of Saddar Baironi, had an argument with his wife after which, he took poisonous capsules. He was then taken to a local hospital. The doctors gave immediate aid and […]
Education Department to fill 4,960 vacant posts on June 26, 2017RAWALPINDI: The Punjab Education Department will fill 4,960 vacant posts in different categories across the Punjab, including Rawalpindi Division. The Punjab Education Department had earlier announced that there were 4,960 post lying vacant in various areas. The staff will be hired on around 162 vacant seats across the Rawalpindi Division. There are posts of 1,530 […]
Report sought about theft of medicines at Benazir Bhutto Hospital on June 26, 2017RAWALPINDI: The Punjab Health secretary on Saturday sought a detailed report over reports of theft of medicines from the pharmacy of the Benazir Bhutto Hospital. The secretary took notice of media reports that insulin and medicines worth millions rupees had been stolen from the out-patient department (OPD) of Benazir Bhutto Hospital. He ordered the authorities […]
Potassium important for healthy blood pressure on June 25, 2017ISLAMABAD: A high salt diet is known to increase the risk of hypertension. A recent review concludes that consuming adequate potassium levels might be just as important for maintaining a healthy blood pressure. Potassium, an electrolyte, is necessary for nerves to transport messages and for muscles to contract. It keeps the heart beating and helps […]
Seven home remedies for earache on June 25, 2017ISLAMABAD: If an earache is not severe, or if a person is waiting for medical treatment to take effect, they may wish to try home remedies to relieve pain. Here are a series of nine effective home remedies for people experiencing ear pain: 1. Over-the-counter medication: Anti-inflammatory drugs can help relieve the pain and discomfort. […]
Offices of Ghauri Town Housing Society sealed on June 25, 2017ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Saturday sealed the offices of the Ghauri Town Housing Society. According to details, personnel of the CDA Enforcement Directorate, CDA special magistrate and the SHO of respective police station were present when the offices were sealed. The operation was supervised by CDA Member Planning and Design and Metropolitan […]
CPO distributes 18,000 new uniforms among cops on June 25, 2017RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi Police personnel have been given new uniforms. The Central Police Office has distributed approximately 18,000 uniforms among police personnel. Two uniforms each have been to every policeman. An official order to wear the new uniform from July 1 has been issued. However, new shoes have not provided to policemen so far. City Police […]
2 POs, cop killed in Charsadda encounter on June 25, 2017 CHARSADDA: Two proclaimed offenders were killed in Charsadda on Saturday. A policeman also lost his life in the encounter. Mandi Police said that they had launched a search operation to arrest wanted criminals in Shodaag. “The criminals opened fire on the police personnel. ASI Khan Wali Shah received several gunshot wounds. In the retaliatory […]
Eid in Saudi Arabia today on June 25, 2017RIYADH: Eidul Fitr is being celebrated in Saudi Arabia and several other countries today (Sunday) after the sighting of the Shawwal moon. Earlier, the Saudi Supreme Court had called on all Muslims throughout the kingdom to sight the moon of Shawwal on Saturday evening (29 Ramazan), 1438 H (June 24). In an announcement, the Saudi […]