Vapor increases frequency of COVID-19 symptoms: Study

ISLAMABAD:People who use electronic cigarettes and test positive COVID-19 have a higher frequency of experiencing symptoms of COVID than those who do not, according to new research from the Mayo Clinic, US. The study, published in the Journal of Primary Care and Community Health, found that symptoms included headache, muscle aches and pains, chest pain, […]

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Final Commonwealth Games spot up for grabs in Malaysia

ISLAMABAD:Five teams will battle at the Kinrara Oval in Kuala Lumpur for the final spot at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, the International Cricket Council (ICC). Bangladesh, Kenya, Malaysia, Scotland and Sri Lanka will compete in a round-robin format T20 tournament, with the table-topping team booking their ticket to Birmingham. Australia, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan […]

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SC orders private bank to pay insurance amount to heirs of deceased Allah Bachai

ISLAMABAD:The Supreme Court on Monday ordered a private bank to pay Rs 2.25 million insurance amount to the legal heirs of deceased Allah Bachai. A three-member SC bench headed by Justice Umar Ata Bandial disposed of the case over withdrawal of application by the private bank against payment of insurance amount. Justice Mansoor Ali Shah […]

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Pakistan leads declaration on global social protection platforms

DUBAI:The Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Division in collaboration with Pakistan’s Permanent Mission in New York organized three-themed day long activities at the Dubai Expo 2020 in Pakistan Pavilion. Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, Senator Dr. Sania Nishtar chaired these events. Pakistan’s Permanent Mission to the […]

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Educational institution to remain open across province: Yasmin Rashid

ISLAMABAD:Punjab Minister for Health Dr Yasmin Rashid on Monday said the educational institution will remain open as per standard operating procedures (SOPs) issued by the government in view of spreading Omicron with fast pace. Students had already faced much loss of their education since after the pandemic outbreak across the globe, she said while talking […]

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Law Ministry issues notification regarding appointment of CJP

ISLAMABAD:The Ministry of Law and Justice (MoL&J) on Monday issued notification regarding appointment of senior puisne Supreme Court judge Justice Umar Ata Bandial as Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) from February 2. The notification issued by Secretary MoL&J Raja Naeem Akbar stated that “In exercise of powers conferred by clause (3) of Article 175-A read […]

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IHC seeks implementation report on decision about naval clubs

ISLAMABAD:A division bench of Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday sought report till January 19, from cabinet division regarding implementation of decision about Naval farms and Naval sailing clubs. The court asked the additional attorney general to inform the bench on next hearing that whether the decision of IHC was presented to the Prime Minister […]

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