A combination of Merck & Co’s immunotherapy Keytruda and Pfizer Inc’s Inlyta helped patients with advanced kidney cancer live longer than those receiving and older Pfizer standalone therapy, according to data from a late-stage study presented on Saturday.Nearly 90 percent of patients who received the combination therapy were still alive after 12 months compared with about 78 percent of patients who were alive after a year when treated with the older drug Sutent, data showed.
PSL 4: Shahid Afridi meets cancer patients in Dubai
DUBAI, FEB 17 (DNA) – Star all-rounder and Multan Sultans vice-captain Shahid Afridi met 11 kids suffering from cancer during the ongoing fourth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) to encourage them.As per details, Multan Sultans named these 11 children as their brand ambassadors and made arrangements of their tour to Dubai. The kids were also present at the stadium during Multan’s first match.Afridi said he is “humbled by the love and affection shown by these young patients. Their heart is bigger than their suffering. May Allah bless them all. We must count our blessings and offer help every which way.”
Saudi Crown Prince and I share stance against corruption: PM Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan has expressed optimism that Pakistan will overcome its economic challenges soon.In an interview with Saudi TV, the Prime Minister said Saudi Arabia, UAE and China have given generous support to Pakistan in hour of need.He said Pakistan is ready to play its role in mediating between Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Iran. The Prime Minister emphasized that peace in Afghanistan will bring stability and prosperity in the region. He said Pakistan was known as a peaceful country before Afghan conflict.
Iran summons Pakistan envoy over suicide bombing
TEHRAN: (DNA) – Iran’s foreign ministry summoned on Sunday the Pakistani ambassador after Tehran accused Islamabad of backing a group blamed for a suicide attack on its security forces.“The Islamic Republic of Iran expects Pakistan’s government and army to seriously confront … the terrorist groups active on its border with Iran,” the foreign ministry said in a statement.An Iranian official at the ministry called on Pakistan to quickly take the necessary steps for the identification and arrest of the attack’s perpetrators.
Diabetes, blood pressure of Nawaz in control: Dr Asim
LAHORE, (DNA) – Jinnah Hospital Lahore Medical Superintendent Dr Asim Hameed on Sunday said diabetes and blood pressure of deposed prime minister Nawaz Sharif was in control.“Daily medical tests of Nawaz Sharif are being conducted and he will use the same medicines for the diseases which were recommended earlier,” Dr Asim Hameed said in a statement.
NA session postponed for two days to 20 Feb
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – A session of the National Assembly (NA) which was to be held on Monday has been rescheduled for Wednesday at 4pm.According to a representative of the NA, the session has been delayed due to Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman’s visit to Pakistan.The crown prince will be staying in Pakistan for two days.The NA staff has been given a holiday on Monday while the Red Zone has been completely sealed.
North Korean envoy hosts reception to celebrate leader’s birthday
ISLAMABAD, FEB 17(DNA) –Ambassador of North Korea Kim Thae Sop hosted a reception at his residence to celebrate 77th birthday of Korean leader Kim Jong Il.The ambassador invited mostly people from Pakistan. The chief guest, Senator Abdul Qayyum cut the cake with the embassy staff and other dignitaries.The ambassador of DPRK in his brief remarks said his country greatly valued relations with Pakistan and efforts have been made to further promote and expand ambit of these relations.The ambassador thanked the chief guest and other dignitaries for attending the reception. Senator Qayyum in his remarks thanked the host and assured him of his full support.Various informative booklets and other materials were put on display on the occasion highlighting various aspect of Korean life style and history.=DNA
RAW carried out attack on Indian army convoy: Rehman Malik
ISLAMABAD, Feb 16 (DNA): Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Interior
Senator Rehman Malik has said the Indian spy agency executed the
Pulwama attack in a bid to weaken Pakistan’s stance against its spy
Kulbhushan Jadhav in the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
Government announces public holiday in Islamabad on Monday
ISLAMABAD, FEB 16 (DNA) – The federal government on Saturday announced a public holiday in Islamabad on February 18 after the visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman got delayed by a day.The holiday was announced to ensure citizens are not inconvenienced during the crown prince’s visit.Schools, colleges and offices will remain closed on Monday.
Pakistan loops in KSA into perfect alliance: India anxious & Iran nervous
For the first time, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has carved out a robust South Asia policy with Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman’s historic visit to first Pakistan then to India having consequences for Pakistan’s rising regional clout, Iran’s nuclear aspirations, Pak-Indo stability, rising Asian energy and vast consumers’ markets and Afghanistan’s peace efforts. In other words, the KSA now is on the balance reorienting it’s calculus to Asian-centric then to American centric policy.
