Friday, October 6th, 2023
Fresh medical report submitted to LHC says Nawaz has residual chest pains
Lahore: A medical report on the health of PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif, who is scheduled to return to Pakistan later this month after four years in self-imposed exile, was submitted to the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday. The report said that the ex-premier had “some residual anginal symptoms” which would require “frequent follow-up investigations” in London and Pakistan. Angina is chest pain or discomfort that is a common symptom of coronary heart disease. Nawaz had left for London in 2019 in the middle of his seven-year jail term onRead More
ICCI urges pharma distributors to keep 3 months stock in hand to avoid shortage of medicines
Islamabad, OCT 6: /DNA/ – The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) has conferred the Best Distributor Award on Muhammad Mehtab Hussain, General Manager, Premier Sales (Pvt.) Limited in recognition of his outstanding services and ensuring availability of needed medicines at pharmacies, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry gave the award to Muhammad Mehtab Hussain during a ceremony held at ICCI. Speaking on the occasion, Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry paid tribute to Muhammad MehtabRead More
Italian Envoy, Sadiq Sanjrani discuss scope of bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD, Oct 06 (DNA): Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese called on Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani here at the Parliament House on Friday. The focus of the meeting encompassed mutual interests, notably the prevailing regional dynamics and energy matters. Chairman Senate emphasized the amicable relations between the two nations and called for further cementing bilateral ties. He advocated for diversifying energy sources beyond conventional means, accentuating the untapped potential in solar and wind energy within Pakistan. Sadiq Sanjrani also highlighted the expertise of energy professionals in Italy, offeringRead More
From Economic collapse to Economic stability
By Qamar Bashir In a recent interview, on a national TV channel Mr. Shabbar Zaidi underwent a striking transformation in his views on Pakistan’s economy. Just days earlier, he had been painting a grim picture of impending economic challenges. However, in an unexpected shift, Mr. Shabbar exhibited a newfound optimism about Pakistan’s economic prospects. Initially, Mr. Shabbar had been attributing the failure to combat smuggling and tax evasion, especially within the real estate sector, to former Army Chief General Javaid Qamar Bajwa and the corps commander of the southern command.Read More
Experts emphasize support for farmers at peanut festival
QAZI SHOAIB KHAN ATTOCK, OCT 6 /DNA/ – The agricultural experts of Peanut Research Institute Attock and prominent land loards of inter provincial bordering district Attock while sharing their experiences to mark the National Peanut Festival also showcased innovative and value-added products, including agricultural implements, olive jams, olive pickles, olive oil, peanut oil, peanut butter, peanut sweets, and peanut milk. The distinguished speakers of the national peanut festival Attock have also pledged to enhance the products by adopting advanced peanut farming practices as its current production stands at a modestRead More
Chicago’s 104-year-old woman sets new skydiving record
Is age truly just a number? This Chicago woman proves it at such an advanced age. The remarkable story of Dorothy Hoffner, a 104-year-old resident of Chicago, provides a resounding answer as she defies expectations and aims to secure a spot in the record books as the world’s oldest skydiver. Dorothy achieved the unthinkable by embarking on a tandem skydive, leaving her walker firmly on the ground this Sunday, at Skydive Chicago in Ottawa, Illinois. As she landed gracefully, the cheers from the crowd echoed her sentiment, “Age is justRead More