Scientists identify new liver and kidney disease

ISLAMABAD: Scientists have identified a new disease in a ground-breaking discovery that could help patients with unexplained liver and kidney problems.   Researchers at Newcastle University in the UK have established the inherited condition, called TULP3-related ciliopathy that causes kidney and liver failure in children and adults.   There are numerous reasons for kidney and […]

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PM announces no cut in higher education budget

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday announced that his government would make no reduction in the budget of higher education allocated for fiscal year 2022-23.   The prime minister directed the authorities concerned to follow the instructions while preparing the next federal budget.   The decision has been taken to avoid closure of several […]

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Pakistan needs Chinese cooperation to boost mango production: PCJCCI

LAHORE: Pakistan needs to enhance cooperation with China to modernize farming structures and techniques to increase mango production, produce premium quality of fruit crop and improve competitiveness in the global markets to boost exports and earn valuable foreign exchange.   Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) President Mr. Wang Zihai presented this […]

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SC interpretation of Article 63-A not applicable to election of chief minister, LHC told

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz has claimed that the interpretation of Article 63-A by the Supreme Court will not be applicable on his election as chief executive of the province.   The statement was made in a 16-page reply filed by Hamza Shehbaz to the petitions, against his election as chief minister, which were […]

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KP Govt to regularize 50, 000 teachers soon: PA told

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly was informed on Monday that the services of around 50, 000 teachers, who were appointed on contract basis through National Testing Service (NTS), would be regularised soon.   Provincial Minister for Housing Dr Amjad Ali, while responding to a call attention notice of Inayatullah Khan of Jamaat-e-Islami, said that a […]

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Govt to ensure medical facilities to people: Qadir

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Health, Abdul Qadir Patel on Monday said that the present government is committed to ensure provision of medical facilities to the people in the health sector   He said this while addressing the high level meeting at the Ministry of Health to ensure uninterrupted supply of controlled drugs in hospitals across Pakistan. […]

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Kite flyer held

SIALKOT: District police have arrested one person for flying kites during a crackdown against kite sellers and flyers in Sialkot district.   According to details, Ugoki police raided at Model Town and arrested Muhammad Bashir for flying kites.   Police also recovered 5 kites and a string roll from his possession.   Police have sent […]

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