During the holy month of Ramzan it becomes a challenge to drink plenty of water in short periods. Not consuming enough fluids can leave you dehydrated. So the best way to top up your water shortage in the holy month is to incorporate watermelons during sehar and iftar that will give you bursts of energy while keeping you hydrated.
Govt subsidises airline tickets for Pakistani labourers abroad
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – In an exceptional move for the welfare of the working class, the federal government has decided to subsidise airline service for Pakistani labourers, who could not visit homeland for a period of seven years.Yesterday, Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan has approved ‘Mazdoor ka Ehsas Program’ during a meeting in Islamabad.‘Mazdoor ka Ehsas Program’ will be launched formally today (World Labour Day).
Around 1200 HIV/AIDs suspects screened in constituency of MNA Faryal Talpur
LARKANA/KARACHI, (DNA) – Around 1200 HIV/AIDs suspects were screened in the constituency of MNA Faryal Talpur, where about 13 children were tested positive for HIV/AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) in Ratodero town of Larkana district.A tug of war have been observed between the administration of Deputy Commissioner Larkana, Health Care Commission and the authorities of health department particularly Director General Health Sindh Dr. Masood Ahmed Solangi, who denied of any involvement of arrested doctor Muzaffar Ghangharo, suspected to be a responsible for the spread of the (HIV) human immunodeficiency virus in Ratodero and surroundings.
Azerbaijan greatly values ties with Pakistan: Hikmat Hajiyev
By Ansar M Bhatti in Baku
BAKU, MAY 01 (DNA) – Hikmat Hajiyev Head of Foreign Policy Affairs Department, office of the President of Azerbaijan has said Azerbaijan accords immense importance to its relations with brotherly country Pakistan.He said Pakistan in fact was the third country after Turkey and Romania that recognized Azerbaijan therefore our relations are deep-rooted and have historical perspective.He expressed these remarks while meeting with a delegation of senior Pakistani journalists, who are in Baku to attend 5th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue starting from May 02.
Asad Qaiser for more parliamentary links between Pakistan, Kazakhstan
ISLAMABAD, APR 30 (DNA) – The Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser has said that only the Parliamentary diplomacy can pave the way for mutual development and progress in all socio-economic fields.He said that the challenges faced by the world can be tackled by mutual dialogue and stressing on the need for Parliaments to engage in meaningful dialogue for resolving all present challenges.He said that Parliaments can start debate and can start taking action on the agenda of mutual economic growth and social harmony.
Mushahid calls for making ‘Islamabad plastic-free’
ISLAMABAD, APR 30 (DNA) – Senate Sub-Committee on Climate Change, which met at COMSATS, has launched a campaign to making Islamabad plastic-free by August 14, 2019 so that the Federal Capital becomes “Clean and Green”.This was stated by Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, Chairman of the Senate Sub-Committee on Climate Change during a meeting at the COMSATS where he addressed the students and the faculty of the COMSATS and sought their support for this cause.
PM Imran to perform ground-breaking of Mohmand Dam on May 2
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan will perform the ground-breaking of Mohmand Dam on May 2.Senator Faisal Javed, in a tweet, announced the ground-breaking and thanked the donors for contributing for the dam.In February, the Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) Chairman Lt-Gen (retd) Muzammil Hussain informed the Senate Standing Committee on Water Resources that the Mohmand Dam would be completed in five years and eight months.
Tunisia keen to promote bilateral trade with Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, APR 30 (DNA) – Adel Elarbi, Ambassador of Tunisia said that his country was keen to promote bilateral trade with Pakistan as both countries have great potential to do trade in many items.He said that governments were responsible to facilitate the connectivity between private sectors while it was the role of businessmen to explore new avenues for trade and exports.He said Tunisia enjoyed strategic location and was a gateway for Pakistan to enter big African and European markets.
Pakistan, Nigeria Naval Chiefs discuss bilateral ties
ABUJA, (DNA) – Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, who is on a visit to Nigeria, had separate meetings with the Nigerian Chief of Defence Staff and Naval Chief.During these meetings, matters pertaining to bilateral cooperation including naval collaboration came under discussion.The Naval Chief also highlighted endeavors of Pakistan Navy in maintaining peace and stability in the region particularly regional maritime security patrol.
Fake accounts case: Faryal Talpur challenges NAB inquiry in SC
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Faryal Talpur has Tuesday challenged the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) inquiry into fake accounts case in the Supreme Court.The PPP leader also challenged her summoning by the anti-corruption watchdog in JV (Joint Venture)-Opal 225 case. The plaintiff took the stance that it is not in the NAB’s jurisdiction to investigate JV-Opal 225 case.Faryal Talpur requested the apex court to nullify the NAB inquiry and suspend the summon notice. It is worth mentioning here that the PPP leader has been alleged of taking Rs1 billion bribe in JV-Opal 225 case.
