NAB director generals conference concludes on June 13, 2017ISLAMABAD: The Director Generals’ Conference of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) concluded on Monday in Islamabad with a determination to pursue the corruption cases according to merit and transparently. NAB Chairman Qamar Zaman Chaudhry chaired the conference. The conference thoroughly deliberated the performance of all Regional Bureaus and NAB Headquarter including operation, prosecution and Awareness […]
Type 2 diabetes: blood glucose test has little value to some patients on June 13, 2017ISLAMABAD: Many patients with type 2 diabetes consider finger-prick blood tests key for keeping blood glucose levels under control. But according to a new study, they are unlikely to be beneficial for patients who are not receiving insulin therapy. Researchers found that self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) for 1 year failed to improve blood glucose […]
ICCI urges govt to held end Qatar crisis on June 13, 2017ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) on Monday urged the government to play its mediatory role to end the current standoff between Qatar and Gulf countries as the whole Muslim Umma was disturbed over the brewing tensions in the Gulf region involving the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Islamabad Chamber of […]
Flour to be sold only on subdised rates on June 13, 2017RAWALPINDI: The Punjab government has imposed a ban on selling of flour other than on subsidised rates in the markets across the province, including Rawalpindi division. Under these orders, no flour being supplied by private mills will be allowed to be sold to the citizens other than on subsidised rates. “Wheat flour which is being […]
JIT’s closed-door inquiry to benefit Nawaz: Aitzaz on June 13, 2017LAHORE: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Senator Aitzaz Ahsan has said that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will appear before the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to stage a drama. “The JIT’s closed-doors inquiry is only aimed at benefiting Nawaz Sharif,” he said while talking to reporters outside the Lahore High Court. Aitzaz said that the inquiry of […]
Swabi DSP’s house damaged in grenade attack on June 13, 2017SWABI: Swabi Deputy Superintendant of Police (DSP) Izhar Shah’s house was partially damaged in a hand grenade attack by unidentified suspects on Monday. According to media reports, unidentified miscreants hurled a grenade on the house of DSP Izhar Shah partially damaging a wall and gate of his house. No loss of life was reported. Police […]
PM formally expels Nehal Hashmi from PML-N on June 13, 2017ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday formally approved the expulsion of Senator Nehal Hashmi from the party. According to details, the PML-N’s National Ethics and Discipline Committee convener Raja Zafarul Haq conducted an inquiry into the allegations against Hashmi. The committee forwarded its report to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, confirming that Hashmi had made […]
Sri Lanka thanks PN for support in flood relief operations on June 13, 2017ISLAMABAD: Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah, who is on an official visit to Sri Lanka, Monday called on Sri Lanka Armed Forces Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Air Chief Marshal Kolitha Gunathilake and commanders of Sri Lankan Army, Navy and Air Force. A ceremonial guard of honour was also presented to the naval […]
PCST announces final results of productive scientists on June 12, 2017ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Council for Science and Technology (PCST) has recently announced the final results of Productive Scientists of Pakistan for 2016, says a press release. PARC Chairman Dr Yusuf Zafar (T.I) got the top position as being the most Productive Scientist of Pakistan in the field of Agriculture. The criteria were based on 10 measurable […]
Imran again demands PM resignation ahead of JIT appearance on June 12, 2017 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan once again demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif ahead of his appearance before the Joint Investigation Team (JIT). Imran requested the apex court to direct Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to step down prior to his appearance before JIT on Thursday. “PM should resign before Thursday […]