Can swearing increase your physical strength? on May 8, 2017ISLAMABAD: Breaking research from Keele University in the United Kingdom demonstrates that the act of swearing out loud can significantly increase physical strength. If you are prone to blue outbursts, these results might help you to muster an excuse to give offended bystanders. Swearing is generally considered a bad habit, but a recent study concludes […]
Ban imposed on use of fireworks on Shab-e-Barat on May 8, 2017RAWALPINDI: The district administration has imposed a ban on the use of fireworks, firecrackers and aerial firing on Shab-e-Barat in Rawalpindi division. A ban has also been imposed on the sale of fireworks. Cases will also be lodged against people violating the ban. The authorities have been directed to start a crackdown against anyone involved […]
Crackdown against property tax defaulters on May 8, 2017RAWALPINDI: A decision has been taken to launch a crackdown against property tax defaulters during Ramazan. The Rawalpindi Excise and Taxation department has directed its officials to achieve the set target of sealing of properties during Ramazan. All steps, including issuance of arrest warrants, will be taken to fulfill the target set till June, officials […]
Omans minister in Pakistan on two-day visit on May 8, 2017ISLAMABAD: Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman Yousuf Bin Alawi Bin Abdullah arrived in Pakistan on Sunday on a two-day visit. He is visiting Islamabad on the invitation of the Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz, who had paid an official visit to Muscat in September, 2016. […]
Govt should withdraw tax on bank transactions: traders on May 8, 2017ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Chamber of Small Traders on Sunday demanded the government reduce the withholding tax imposed on bank transactions in the upcoming budget. “The government has imposed additional taxes worth over a trillion rupees since it came to power. However, the tax on bank transactions has been opposed the most by traders,” said Islamabad […]
Haider says welfare of lawyers top priority on May 7, 2017MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Farooq Haider stated that welfare of the lawyers community was one of the top priorities of his government. While talking to the delegation of lawyers on Sunday he assured them that their issues would be resolved accordingly. A delegation of Central Bar Association called on the prime […]
Govt believes in freedom of expression: Marriyum on May 7, 2017ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb has said that the government believes in freedom of expression and it will ensure such right in the country at every level. Addressing a meeting of Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE) in Karachi on Sunday afternoon she said that Audit of Circulation (ABC) has […]
Washington and Moscow vie in race for lucrative Saudi arms market on May 7, 2017RIYADH: Long-time US ally Saudi Arabia is pushing to diversify its source of arms suppliers and the Russians are more than happy to help, according to a report published by CNBC. The report said that up to now, American defense companies have been the top beneficiaries of foreign arms sales to Saudi Arabia and stand […]
Hannover evacuates 50,000 over ‘World War Two bombs’ on May 7, 2017HANNOVER: About 50,000 people in Hannover have been ordered to leave their homes while experts defuse five suspected World War Two bombs. The operation is the second largest of its kind carried out in Germany, and will affect around a tenth of the city’s population. The buildings being evacuated include seven care homes, a clinic, […]
After weeks of uncertainty, Team India to take part in ICC Champions Trophy on May 7, 2017MUMBAI: After weeks of uncertainty, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided that the Indian cricket team will participate in the ICC Champions Trophy, set to be held in England, next month. The BCCI selection committee will meet in New Delhi on May 8, to pick Team India’s squad for the […]