NEWCASTLE, SEPT 16 (DNA) – While excess calories lead to a fatty liver and thus too much glucose, losing less than one gram of fat from the pancreas can re-start insulin production, reversing type 2 diabetes, a new study conducted by Newcastle University says. Going on a low-calorie diet, which includes consuming just 600 calories a day for eight weeks, could reverse the type 2 diabetes, the study further claims. Professor Roy Taylor, the lead author of the study, said that the reversal of diabetes remains possible for at least ten years after the beginning of the condition.
Aamir Khan caught in his bad boy look for ‘Thugs of Hindostan’
NEW DELHI, SEPT 16 (DNA) – Dangal star Aamir Khan, known for his perfection in acting and adoption for the whole character, has now got into the shoes of a real thug. His rough attire, untidy hair and angry expressions are a proof that he has already adopted the role in Thugs of Hindostan. A recent picture of the Dhoom 3 actor circulated on social media in which he can be seen walking on the sets with a rugged appearance. He is surely playing the role of a thug from whom one cannot expect the best behaviour.
RIP Basi: World’s oldest panda dies at the age of 37
the world’s oldest captive giant panda dies at the age of 37 in China, the oldest panda’s death was announced by her keepers in China’s south-eastern Fuzhou province. Basi who has outlived most of her peers, reached the equivalent of more than one hundred in human years. She was named after a valley she was rescued from. She lived at the panda facility since she was a little cub. Pandas are considered symbolic in China, and are highly protected. But following decades of conservation work they are no more in the list of endangered animals. Her handlers in China stated that they gave “Basi” an emotional send-off.
Mohammad Amir blessed with baby girl on first day of Independence Cup
Pakistani speedster Mohammad Amir already has a reason to celebrate the returning of International Cricket in Pakistan as he on Tuesday becomes father of a baby girl on eve of historic Independence Cup series. The left-arm pacer is in England these days, where he has been living with his wife and playing country cricket over the past few months. He has not been much effective for Pakistan in the shortest format of the game, however, his fans will still miss his presence in the first match of the Independence Cup, which will begin at 8pm.
BISP progress during PML-N tenure Marvi Memon, MNA
Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has made commendable progress under the PMLN government during the last four years highlighting the commitment of the government to the poor and vulnerable of the country. The budget allocation for BISP that was Rs 70 billion in 2013 jumped to Rs 121 billion in 2017. The quarterly stipend increased from Rs 3000/quarter in 2013 to Rs 4834 in 2016. BISP has made itself the pride of Pakistan and a role model for international social safety nets winning Pakistan recognition internationally thereby contributing to institution building and poverty alleviation in Pakistan.
Beijing has literally pulled Pakistan out of a generally hostile international environment through the CPEC Imtiaz Gul
Whole-of-government
approach needed
Recent interviews of President Trump’s National Security Adviser HR McMaster sound like alarm bells for Pakistan. While talking of an Afghanistan strategy packaged in a regional collaboration context, McMaster resonated a White House desire for a ‘change in behaviour.’ And this desire singles out Pakistan.“This is Pakistan in particular that we want to really see a change in — and a reduction of their support for these groups,” he said. “I mean, this is — of course, you know, a very paradoxical situation, right, where Pakistan is taking great losses.” “They have fought very hard against these groups,” McMaster argued, “but they’ve done so really only selectively.”
10 food items you should not consume on an empty stomach
Waking up early in the morning and starting the day with glass of fresh orange juice or a hot cup of coffee is what we all love to do. However, this is another matter that they gradually turn the digestive system into hotbed of creepy illness, instead making us healthy. These foods are undoubtedly rich of nutrition, but having them on an empty stomach might not be a good idea. Are you wondering why it is so? Here’s why. Raw green veggies are rich in minerals and good for health, but consuming them on an empty stomach leads to abdominal pain and flatulence as the coarse fibre and amino acids present in the green vegetables may harm the stomach lining.
More evidence links exercise to lower stroke risk
CALIFORNIA, SEPT 08 (DNA) – Women who consistently get the minimum recommended amount of exercise for a healthy heart may be less likely to have a stroke than their counterparts whose exercise habits shift over time, a recent U.S. study suggests. Researchers examined data on more than 61,000 women in the California Teachers Study who reported their exercise habits at two points in time, once from 1995 to 1996 and again from 2005 to 2006. The women were current and retired teachers when the study began. Overall, 987 women had a stroke by the end of the study period.
FBR seals houses of actresses Noor and Saba Qamar
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 08 (DNA) – Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has sealed houses of actresses Saba Qamar and Noor as the celebrities failed to pay their taxes. According to FBR spokesperson, the board sent numerous notices to the duo but they both did not send replies forcing the board to seal their houses. FBR record says that Noor has defaulted on tax worth Rs1.5 million, while Saba Qamar has defaulted on tax worth Rs3.4 million.Saba Qamar, however, has denied receiving any notice.
