ISLAMABAD: The case later reached the Federal Cabinet of Pakistan on December 3, 2019, where it was presented in a sealed envelope by the then Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM), Mirza Shahzad Akbar. The purpose of the presentation was to discuss the return of the funds, which would be sent to an account under the supervision of the …

In a fast-paced lifestyle, people lack work-life balance which makes them vulnerable to habits that are extremely harmful to their health. The most common habit is smoking. Smoking not only affects the health of the smoker but also puts others at risk of various diseases. Secondhand smoke, the smoke emitted by smokers and the burning of tobacco products, contains numerous …

ISLAMABAD: Amid the objections raised by the government and Inquiry Commission, the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday adjourned hearing on pleas till next week filed against the formation of a judicial inquiry commission led by Justice Qazi Faez probing into the audio leaks allegedly involving current and former members of the superior judiciary and their family members. A five-member …

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance Aisha Ghaus Pasha termed IMF mission chief Nathan Porter’s statement as interference in Pakistan’s internal affairs. She said that the IMF mission chief’s statement is unusual. Aisha Ghaus Pasha said interference in the internal affairs of Pakistan is not the mandate of the international lender. She termed the IMF Mission Chief Nathan Porter’s statement as …

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has submitted a reply to the Supreme Court in the case challenging the practice and procedure law. The PTI had requested to declare the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Law 2023 null and void. The law should be declared unconstitutional, the petition pleads, adding its clauses 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8 of the Act …

FAISALABAD: Suspects in case of attack on sensitive organizations, installations handed over to military commanding officer. Nine more suspects accused of attacking military and sensitive installations have been handed over to the military for trial under the Army Act. The Faisalabad Anti-Terrorism Court allowed the trial under the Army Act against four suspects who attacked the office of a sensitive …

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has issued a notice of Rs10 billion penalty to Dr Rizwan Taj. The notice comes as a response to Dr Rizwan Taj’s involvement in a press conference discussing Imran Khan’s medical report. Barrister Mohammad Ahmed Pansuta Advocate sent a letter on behalf of Imran Khan demanding an unconditional apology from Dr Rizwan Taj to …

ISLAMABAD: Court suspends summons issued to Najam Saqib by NA speaker-formed 10-member body. The Islamabad High Court has barred a special parliamentary committee from taking action against the son of former chief justice of Pakistan Saqib Nisar over his alleged audio leaks. The court had taken up Najam Saqib’s application against the special committee formed by the National Assembly speaker to …

Pakistan Hockey Federation’s (PHF) Secretary Haider Hussain hailed Pakistan Junior Hockey Team for their improved performances in the Junior Asia Cup and praised their trainers for their physical fitness. Haider Hussain said that Pakistan Hockey Team had won last World Cup in 1994, which was due to their superior fitness. He said that Pakistan had not performed well in last few …

Indian media claims that Sri Lankan board has accepted India’s offer to host Asia Cup. Sri Lankan Cricket Board (SLC) is ready to betray Pakistan and support BCCI on the issue of 2023 Asia Cup, Indian media reported on Tuesday. Indian media reported that an official of SLC said that they are ready to host the Asia Cup but the matter …

Renowned Pakistani fast bowler, Junaid Khan, has expressed his concern over the participation of key national cricketers in the ongoing Vitality T20 Blast in England. Speaking to the media, Junaid said that PCB should have prevented the likes of Shadab Khan and Shaheen Afridi from participating due to the upcoming crucial ODI season. Junaid Khan stated that Shaheen Afridi has …

BEIJING: The United States should bear full responsibility for current difficulties hindering China-U.S. military exchanges, a Chinese defense spokesperson said on Wednesday. Tan Kefei, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, made the remarks in response to U.S. claims that China declined its request for a meeting between the two countries’ defense chiefs in Singapore and China has repeatedly rejected …

BEIJING: Digitalization, a trend for global economic development, has become an indispensable part of China’s high-quality development. Artificial intelligence, quantum computing, blockchain technology, brain-computer interface, and digital transformation of enterprises – digital technology and digitalization are gaining traction in global economic development. In recent years, the sector has seen robust growth. The scale of China’s digital economy grew to 50.2 …

BEIJING: Taking a stroll in a Chinese city, big or small, one is likely to encounter restaurants under a popular red Pac-Man-like logo Shaxian Delicacies, a sign indicating palatable foods for reasonable prices. Originating in a rural county in Sanming, Fujian Province, Shaxian food has evolved from a local street delicacy to a nationwide sensation, with franchises spread across the …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday visited a school in Beijing ahead of International Children’s Day, which falls on June 1. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, stressed the all-round development of children in the new era, and extended festival greetings to children across the country. …

Motorola has unveiled its latest addition to the Moto G Stylus series, introducing the Moto G Stylus 5G (2023). This device stands out as one of the first smartphones to launch with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset. While it may not boast the same advanced features as Samsung’s Galaxy S23 Ultra’s S Pen, the Moto G Stylus 5G retains …

World No Tobacco Day is being observed across the globe today (May 31), dedicated to raise awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco use and promoting effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption. This year, theme for the day is “Grow Food, Not Tobacco”. The day is observed to create awareness among the masses about hazardous effects of tobacco on health …

The Chinese One Belt & One Road Initiative (BRI) was one of the main attractions of recently held China-Central Asia Summit in Xi’an. The Chinese president Xi delivered a keynote speech highlighting the strategic importance, utility and scope of the BRI for the further socio-economic development and greater regional connectivity of all the Central Asian countries. He showcased new road …

Passive smoking, also known as secondhand smoke, refers to inhaling smoke emitted by someone else’s tobacco products. Although people who do not actively smoke may believe that they are not affected by the harmful effects of tobacco, passive smoking poses significant risks to their health. Exposure to secondhand smoke has been linked to several diseases. Research has linked passive smoking …

Professor Tim Spector, an expert in genetic epidemiology at King’s College London, said people should eat ‘real food’ instead, the Daily Mail reported. He also advocates for a predominantly plant-based diet with minimal, if any, highly processed foods. Spector says most supplements are made in Chinese factories and studies have shown they don’t work at all. “These supplements are run …

Some critics say the focus is misplaced on treating younger people because they may not adhere to taking a statin or other drug for the rest of their lives. It can be difficult for young people to focus on potential threats to their health in the future, and some of Dr. Rader’s patients have stopped polygenic risk tests even after …

Dr. Ashok Kumar Jhingan, Senior Director Max Center for Diabetes, Thyroid, Obesity and Endocrinology, BLK-Max Super Specialty Hospital, Delhi says, “A healthy routine is important in diabetes management. One’s daily routine can undergo a complete upheaval during the summer months. This can result in people not maintaining a diabetes-friendly diet or not checking their blood glucose levels on time. During …

LAHORE: ICC chairman Greg Barkley and chief executive Geoff Allardyce arrived in Lahore on Tuesday on a two-day visit to meet top Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials. PCB Management Committee Chairman Najam Shetty (also an ICC Director) welcomed the International Cricket Council dignitaries as they arrived at the board’s headquarters at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. PCB Chief Operating Officer …

LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court of Lahore declared the search warrant of Imran Khan’s residence ‘ineffective’. Judge Abhar Gul of the Anti-Terrorism Court remarked that one-time warrants are only valid for a specific period. The court announced the verdict on the decision on the application filed for the cancellation of the search warrant for Imran Khan’s residence at Zaman Park. Imran …

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday claimed that all formalities for the ninth review for the tranche of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have been completed however the issue of external funding is left. Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad, he reminisced about the performance of the PML-N government during its last tenure when Pakistan was emerging as an economic …

ISLAMABAD: Legal team to seek some time; PTI chairman submits surety bonds for interim bail in four cases PTI Chairman Imran Khan has decided against appearing before the joint investigation team formed to probe into the May 9 violent incidents, including the attacks on the Corps Commander House in Lahore. Instead, Imran Khan’s legal team visited the office of the Lahore …

ISLAMABAD: The committee set up to investigate the alleged audio leaks has been challenged in the Islamabad High Court. Former chief justice of Pakistan Saqib Nisar’s son, Najam Saqib, has filed a petition before the Islamabad High Court against the formation of the committee and its summons notice to him. IHC’s Justice Babar Sattar will hear the petition tomorrow along …

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has formally requested the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to provide more than five acres of land across airports nationwide to accommodate their staff members. In a letter addressed to the aviation authority, the FIA highlighted several challenges faced by their immigration staff, particularly those working the night shift. One of the major hurdles identified …

ISLAMABAD: It is being suggested to allocate a substantial amount of up to Rs8000 billion to cover debt, interest payments As the new fiscal year approaches, the government is making significant efforts to reach an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In this regard, initial budget proposals have been shared with the IMF for review. The IMF will carefully …

ISLAMABAD: Fawad, Zubaida record statements; Sheikh Rashid submits response that he has no proof, docs Members of former prime minister Imran Khan’s cabinet were summoned by the National Accountability Bureau in a case of allegedly illegal settlement of 190 million pounds recovered from the UK. Former ministers Fawad Chaudhry, Pervaiz Khattak, Zubaida Jalal and Sheikh Rashid recorded their statements as …

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shehryar Khan Afridi was re-arrested from Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail Monday, shortly after his release under 3-MPO. The deputy commissioner has issued a detention order for Afridi. Earlier, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Additional Secretary General Senator Ejaz Chaudhry was re-arrested from Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail Thursday, shortly after his release. He was released on the order of the …

LAHORE: Punjab Inspector General Dr Usman Anwar on Tuesday told the Lahore High Court (LHC) that phone numbers which had been traced back to Afghanistan were involved in the case of anchorperson Imran Riaz Khan, whose whereabouts remain unknown since his arrest on May 11. He made the remarks as the court resumed hearing a plea seeking to find the …

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Tuesday raised an objection to three members of the five-member bench hearing a set of petition challenging the constitution of a judicial commission formed to investigate the veracity of recent audio leaks. The government had formed the commission on May 20 under Section 3 of the Pakistan Commission of Inquiry Act 2017. Led by senior …

KARACHI: The Customs Collectorate Appraisement (CCP) has introduced a new mechanism for shipping lines seeking amendments in the Import General Manifest (IGM) against old and used vehicles imported under various schemes. According to the office order issued here, new mechanism for processing amendments or changes in consignee names and addresses has been introduced to enhance efficiency and transparency in the …

MOSCOW: Ukraine launched one of its biggest drone attacks on Moscow on Tuesday, according to Russia, whose defence ministry said all were destroyed approaching the city. There were no reports of deaths. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said two people were injured, one of whom was hospitalised, in the early morning attack. The residents of several parts of two apartment blocks …

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that “anarchists and arsonists who wear the garb of politicians and attack the symbols of the state do not qualify for a dialogue”. In a tweet, he wrote dialogue is deeply embedded in the political process, which helps democracy mature and evolve. “Many political and constitutional breakthroughs occurred when political leaders sat …

ANKARA: The Turkish central bank’s total reserves are expected to have dropped $3 billion to around $98.5 billion in the week to May 26, four bankers said on Tuesday, indicating a further decline as authorities countered a surge in demand for forex. The central bank’s net international reserves were also expected to have dropped more than $2 billion in the …

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Tuesday submitted surety bonds in three anti-terrorism cases and another case pertaining to Zille Shah’s murder. The former prime minister paid Rs100,000 in each of the three surety bonds in anti-terrorism cases. The cases were registered in connection to violence and protests that followed Imran’s arrest by the National Accountability Bureau on …

DUBAI: The top ten cities in 2022 that travellers loved to splurge in was recently released by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). The list compiled cities that offer plenty five- and seven-star hotels, Michelin-star restaurants, luxury retail outlets, and other premium experiences that wealthy travellers are accustomed to. Dubai topped the list of such cities, followed by Doha, …

In a groundbreaking technological breakthrough, Alitheon, a developer based in Washington, has introduced the FeaturePrint app, claiming to revolutionize the authentication of products using artificial intelligence (AI) and smartphone photography. This innovative application aims to combat the challenging task of identifying counterfeit and fake items by harnessing the power of optical AI. Unlike traditional methods reliant on barcodes, holograms, or …