WASHINGTON, MAY 09 (DNA) – For teen girls, being called “fat” by friends or family may contribute to later developing eating disorders, and the harsh word from family members seems to carry the most weight, a recent U.S. study suggests.Weight stigma – the negative stereotypes, social devaluation and pervasive mistreatment of heavier individuals – is strongly implicated in disordered eating, the research team writes in the Journal of Adolescent Health.
Chinese furniture makers keen to enhance collaboration with PFC
ISLAMABAD, MAY 09 (DNA) – Chinese furniture manufacturers has underlined the need of further enhancing collaboration with Pakistan Furniture Council to promote furniture business between the two countries.They said there were plenty of opportunities to increase furniture export volume to China due to its an upward trend, as the demand for furniture and wooden products are on the rise in Chinese markets along with the domestic consumers.
Katy Perry and Taylor Swift put end to their bad blood
LOS ANGELES, MAY 09 (DNA) – Katy Perry sent Taylor Swift a real olive branch on Tuesday, appearing to end a long-running feud between two of pop music’s biggest stars.Swift, 28, posted a video of the package, which also included a letter from Perry, on her Instagram stories account with the caption “Thank You Katy” and a double heart emoji.
EU ‘determined to preserve’ Iran nuclear deal: Mogherini
ROME, MAY 09 (DNA) – The EU is “determined to preserve” the Iran nuclear deal despite the US withdrawal, the bloc’s diplomatic chief Federica Mogherini said Tuesday, pledging to “stay true” if Tehran stuck to its commitments.The 2015 accord “is delivering on its goal which is guaranteeing that Iran doesn’t develop nuclear weapons, the European Union is determined to preserve it,” Mogherini said.
Shahid Afridi starts his own cricket club in Canada
TORONTO, MAY 08 (DNA) – Former Pakistan all-rounder and captain of the national team, Shahid Afridi, has inaugurated a cricket club in his name in Toronto, Canada.The club will compete in the local Toronto and District League, which will start from 19th May. The matches are to be played on grounds across GTA and King City.
Chinese tech giant Alibaba enters Pakistan
KARACHI, MAY 08 (DNA) – China’s biggest and well known Alibaba Group, has finally made its way into the Pakistani e-commerce Market, acquiring Daraz Group.In a press release, Daraz official said “With the acquisition, Daraz will be able to leverage Alibaba’s leadership and experience in technology, online commerce, mobile payment, and logistics to drive further growth in the five South Asian markets that have a combined population of over 460 million, 60% of which are under the age of 35.”
Over 400 delegates attended Dushanbe conference: Minister Aslov
DUSHANBE, MAY 08 (DNA)- Minister for Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan S Aslov has said over 400 delegates from across the Globe attended the counter terrorism conference.In a message he said, “It is my great honor to inform you that the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan in close collaboration with the United Nations Organization, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the European Union and a number of partner countries convened the International High-Level Conference “Countering Terrorism and Preventing Violent Extremism”.
Tunisia embassy celebrates national day of diplomacy
ISLAMABAD, MAY 08 (DNA) – The embassy of Tunisia in Islamabad commemorated the 62nd anniversary of the establishment of the Tunisian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the celebration of the National Day of Diplomacy. The event is celebrated on May 03.
Terrorism to be rooted out thoroughly, says army chief
QUETTA, MAY 07 (DNA) – Chief of the Army Staff, Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa has addressed the participants of Second National Security Workshop Balochistan, during his visit to Quetta on Monday.The workshop organized by Southern Command in collaboration with Government of Balochistan.
UK committed to strengthen trade ties with Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, MAY 07 (DNA) – The UK is committed to increasing its bilateral trade with Pakistan, the British High Commissioner said at a Board of Investment Conference held in Islamabad.The event was attended by the Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Finance Minister Miftah Ismail and over 800 delegates.
