ISLAMABAD, APR 09 (DNA) – The PML-N government, which is preparing to present its next budget by the end of April, has been asked by the adviser on finance to ensure business as usual aimed at avoiding additional relief and sanctioning new development schemes. In addition to that, Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi is said to have been told by some important official and unofficial quarters to drastically cut non-essential and luxury imports to narrow down the burgeoning gap between imports and exports.
‘Social jetlag’ linked to lower grades: study
NEW YORK, APR 09 (DNA) – When work, school and other scheduled activities are out of sync with a person’s body clock, “social jetlag” results and diminishes performance, researchers say. The study team used a university computer system to follow nearly 15,000 students’ daily rhythms and activities over two years. They found that bigger differences between an individual’s class schedule and their natural “chronotype” – morning lark, night owl or in between – were tied to poorer academic performance.
PCB, BCCI lock horns yet again over Asian Emerging Nations Cup
ISLAMABAD, APR 08 (DNA) – Pakistan Cricket Board and Indian Cricket Board have locked horns yet again. Chairperson Najam Sethi will be flying to take part in the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting to discuss the hosting rights ofAsian Emerging Nations Cup. The all-important meeting comes in the light of India’s refusal to send their team to Pakistan to play in the tournament.
Salman Khan walks free after spending two nights in jail
NEW DELHI, APR 07 (DNA) – After spending two nights in Jodhpur Central Jail, Salman Khan has been granted bail in a 1998 blackbuck poaching case. Today’s judgement comes as relief for the actor who was sentenced to a 5-year jail term on Thursday. Earlier today, Khan s bail plea hearing was concluded in the Jodhpur District and Sessions Court in front of Judge Ravindra Kumar Joshi, who reserved the order till post-lunch.
Saudi Arabia to launch first ever satellite
RIYADH, APR 07 (DNA) – During his visit to Seattle in the United States, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman browsed the latest technological advancements in aviation, air defense, missile technology and satellite communications at Lockheed Martin, the aerospace and defense company’s headquarters. Mohammed bin Salman also looked into the THAAD high-tech air defense system. Saudi Arabia is looking to purchase THAAD and localize its production.
Abid Sher Ali meets Usmonzoda Yunusali, Minister of Energy of Tajikistan
DUSHANBE, APR 06 (DNA) – Held meeting with H.E Usmonzoda Yunusali, the Minister of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan at Dushanbe. During the meeting satisfaction was expressed at the growing bilateral relations of two friendly countries particularly in the area of Energy connectivity.
Target set to collect maximum tax before announcing of next year budget: Miftah
ISLAMABAD, APR 06 (DNA): Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs Miftah Ismail Thursday said the present government had set targets to collect maximum tax before announcing the next fiscal year budget. he appreciated the prime minister’s announcement for introducing an economic reforms package for expanding the tax network.
Heavy kids who normalize weight in childhood can avoid extra diabetes risk
NEW YORK, APR 05 (DNA) – Although being overweight as a child increases the risk of type 2 diabetes in adulthood, a new study shows that the extra risk disappears if that excess weight is lost by age 13 and kept off in early adulthood. “Until our study came along, it was known that weight reduction in adulthood could reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes,” coauthor Dr. Jennifer Baker said in an interview.
Sessions of Chinese CPPCC and CPC conclude
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) China’s “Two Sessions”, the annual meetings of the 13th National People’s Congress (NPC) and the 13th Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) attracted attention in Pakistan and worldwide have just concluded.Every year in March, China will hold the “two sessions”, which are major events in the political life of the Chinese people, and important forms of socialist democracy with Chinese characteristics.
Pakistan ranked among countries which use the most antibiotics
APR 04 (DNA) – Since 2000, there has been a massive increase in the global consumption of antibiotics, resulting in calls for new policies that can help curb its usage. Besides this, their increased use has started to fuel fears about drug-resistant superbugs that can prove difficult to control, researchers say.
