PML N President Nawaz Shairf has taken charge of the office for the third time. First time in the political history of Pakistan it has happened that a politician returns to the office of the prime minister for third time – thanks to eighteen amendment through which way was paved for the third time prime ministership. As per the original text of 1973 constitution a person could become prime minister only twice.
High doses of common painkillers increase heart attack risks
ISLAMABAD: Long-term high-dose use of painkillers such as ibuprofen or diclofenac is “equally hazardous” in terms of heart attack risk as use of the drug Vioxx, which was withdrawn due to its potential dangers, researchers said. Presenting the results of a large international study into a class of painkillers called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), the researchers said high doses of them increase the risk of a major vascular event -a heart attack, stroke or dying from cardiovascular disease by around a thirdm, Fox News Reported.
Clarke doubtful for Champions Trophy opener
LONDON: Australia captain Michael Clarke is doubtful for his side’s Champions Trophy opener against hosts England this weekend after missing Tuesday’s warm-up match against India in Cardiff with a recurrence of his longstanding back problem.“Michael is still experiencing some lower back pain and as such is not fit for the warm-up game against India today (Tuesday),” said Australia physiotherapist Alex Kountouris.
“He will head to London tomorrow (Wednesday) for specialist treatment and a decision on his fitness for the next game will be made in due course.”
Grenade blast wounds six in Indian-administered Kashmir
SRINAGAR: An Indian policeman and five others were injured in a grenade attack Tuesday by suspected militants on army vehicles in Indian-administered Kashmir, police said. “Militants hurled a grenade at two army vehicles that were parked along the highway injuring a head constable and five civilians,” superintendent of police, Ramesh Jala, told DNA over the phone.
Indian actress Jiah Khan commits suicide
MUMBAI: Indian actress Jiah Khan has committed suicide at her residence, Indian media reports said on Monday night. Khan, 25, was reported to have hung herself inside her house in Mumbai.”She had been depressed for some time due to personal issues, but was keen on returning to acting soon. She was also meeting filmmakers regarding projects,” Times of India quoted sources close to the actress as saying.
SC takes notice of ombudsman’s appointment
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court took suo motu notice on Monday of the appointment of Salman Farooqui as the federal ombudsman. Mr Farooqui was appointed acting ombudsman in December by the then prime minister Raja Parvez Ashraf.
Army opens war games ‘Azm-i-Nau IV’
SLAMABAD: The Pakistan Army started on Monday war games codenamed Azm-i-Nau (New Resolve) IV to update its readiness strategy for dealing with the complex security threat environment.
“This Army War Game is the culmination of the series of such exercises and aims at validation and crystallisation of operational plans prepared in view of the emerging threat environment,” a military spokesman said about the exercise being held at the National Defence University, Islamabad.
Aisam, Black reach French Open semis
SPORT DESK: Pakistani Tennis star Aisamul Haq Qureshi and his mixed doubles partner from Zimbabwe, Cara Black made it to the last four of the French Open on Monday. The Pak-Zimbabwean pair defeated Nadia Petrova of Russia and Juan Sebastian Cabal of Colombia by 7-6 (5), 6-3 in straight sets.
Pakistani stocks cross 22,000-point mark
KARACHI: Pakistan’s stocks closed higher on Monday, as index heavy-weights Oil and Gas Development Co Ltd and Muslim Commercial Bank caused the benchmark KSE-100 index to cross the 22,000 mark. Low inflation figures also boosted investor sentiments, dealers said.
The Oil and Gas Development Co Ltd was up 4.28 per cent at 254 rupees while Muslim Commercial Bank closed 1.87 per cent higher at 269.59 rupees.
Matt Smith quits BBC’s Doctor Who
LONDON: The BBC is on the hunt for a new Time Lord after British actor Matt Smith announced on Saturday that he is quitting as the star of cult sci-fi drama Doctor Who.
