MUMBAI, MAR 12 (DNA) – The BSE Sensex surged over 300 points in early trade and the Nifty reclaimed the 10,300-level on fresh capital inflows by foreign funds ahead of key IIP and inflation data to be released after market hours on Monday. Asian markets too were trading in the green on strong cues from Wall Street after a better-than-expected US jobs report on Friday. The 30-share Sensex rallied 301.55 points, or 0.90 per cent, to 33,608.69 in opening trade. The index had lost 44.43 points in the previous session on Friday.
Uzbek President Makes Fence-Mending Visit To Tajikistan
DUSHANBE — Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoev visited Tajikistan on an official two-day visit seen as an important step to mend a complicated bilateral relationship. Mirziyoev and his Tajik counterpart, Emomali Rahmon, held talks behind closed doors in Tajikistan’s capital, Dushanbe, on March 9. Mirziyoev, who came to power following the death of his predecessor, Islam Karimov, in 2016, has said forging better relations with Uzbekistan’s Central Asian neighbors is a priority for his government.
Serena Olympics begin with a roaring start
FAISALABAD, MAR 08 (DNA) – The four-day Serena Olympics started with a glamorous launch ceremony held in Bahar Court, Faisalabad Serena Hotel. The chief guest for the inauguration was Mr. Aziz Boolani, CEO of Serena Hotels. The Serena Olympics brought together male and female employees from all Serena properties across Pakistan to compete in team and individual sports. The featured games included the ever popular sports of football, volleyball, tug-of-war, basketball, badminton, table tennis, swimming, squash, snooker, and races including the 100 meter race and a marathon.
Armenia’s power plant should be shut down as soon as possible: Dirk Lorenz
“We are sure that the Armenian nuclear power plant should be shut down as soon as possible, because it cannot be improved so as to fully comply with international safety standards”, Dirk Lorenz, Deputy Head of the Eastern Partnership Division of the European External Action Service, expressed such an opinion, answering the question whether the issue of the nuclear power plant was discussed during the session.
Women more likely to donate kidney to partner than men: study
PARIS, MAR 08 (DNA) – Women are statistically far more likely to donate a kidney to a partner than receive one, according to a study released Thursday to coincide with World Kidney Dayand International Women’s Day. Based on European data assessed, 36 percent of women donate a kidney to their husband in clinically suitable cases. That compares with just seven percent of clinically suitable men donating a kidney to their spouse, said the study by the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) and the International Federation of Kidney Foundations.
Pakistan, South Korea sign MoU for employment of Pakistani workers
ISLAMABAD, MAR 08 (DNA) – Pakistan and South Korea have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for employment of Pakistani workers in the East Asian country. In a ceremony held at the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis on Wednesday, the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, Pir Syed Sadruddin Shah Rashidi signed the agreement with South Korea for employment of Pakistani workers in Korea through Overseas Employment Corporation (OEC) for two years i.e. 2018-19.
Risks to Pakistan’s economic outlook have increased: IMF
ISLAMABAD, MAR 07 (DNA) – In an ominous warning, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that risks pertaining to Pakistan’s economic and financial outlook have increased and its medium-term debt repayment capacity has weakened, urging Islamabad to take immediate corrective measures. The IMF released the statement almost one and a half day after the conclusion of its Executive Board meeting that held the ‘first post-program monitoring discussions’ with Pakistan.
Belgium distributes iodine pills in case of nuclear accident
BRUSSELS, MAR 07 (DNA) – Belgium began Monday to make iodine pills available free to its 11 million people in case of an accident at its ageing nuclear plants but said there was no “specific risk.” The government also launched a website in the country’s official languages French, Dutch and German to tell people what to do in an emergency as it began implementing plans announced two years ago.
Aerobic exercise slows cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease
WASHINGTON, (DNA) – Cardiovascular exercise training may help slow the decline in brain function seen in Alzheimer’s patients, a new review of past research suggests. Researchers assessed data from 19 studies conducted between 2002 and 2015 that examined the effects of exercise on cognitive ability in 1,145 people at risk of or diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Nearly 90 percent were randomized controlled trials, which are the most reliable type of study.
Auditor General Department working to safeguard public resources: AGP
ISLAMABAD, MAR 06 (DNA) : Auditor General of Pakistan Javaid Jehangir has said that accountability by the Department of Auditor General of Pakistan gives confidence to the public that their resources are rightfully utilized and assets are well guarded. “The Department is planning to move towards thematic audit and it is also realigning its structure as per functioning of public sector and first initiative has already been taken by bifurcating WAPDA Audit in to Power and Water Audit while such reforms will also be introduced in other key sectors so that Director Generals could be able to prepare holistic reports for particular themes,” said AGP while addressing the participants of Director Generals Conference here Monday.
