Category archives for: Pakistan

Cardio-vascular and Diabetes: Prevention is better than cure

Introduction.   Coronary heart disease remains the most common conditions in the world and despite modern intervention; its prevalence is on the rise. It has been shown in studies that Asians are at more risk of developing Cardio vascular disease (CVD) and Diabetes mellitus (DM). There are two main types of risks, reversible and irreversible […]

PML nominates BNP’s Abdul Malik to lead Balochistan

Pakistan Muslim League (N) Sunday nominated Dr. Abdul Malik Baloch of National Party as its candidate for the slot of Chief Minister of Balochistan.     This was announced by PML-N Chief Mian Nawaz Sharif while addressing a news conference after the meeting of the party and coalition partners to discuss formation of government in […]

Zardari says will not seek another presidential term

President Asif Ali Zardari says that he will not seek another presidential term after his present five-year period expires in September this year.   Zardari’s Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) faced defeat in the general elections in the center and three provinces and has formed government only in southern Sindh province.   Speaking to TV anchors […]

Nawaz Sharif formally nominated for PM’s slot

Nawaz Sharif was on Saturday formally nominated as candidate for the position of Prime Minister by newly-elected members of the parliament, party sources said. Sarif’s Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) party had won majority seats in the May 11 general elections and is in a strong position to form government. Lawmakers of the PML-N, who met […]

National Assembly’s members take oath

The newly-elected members of Pakistan National Assembly Saturday took the oath, following the May 11 general elections. The first session of the National Assembly or Lower House of the parliament marked the first phase of transition of power to the newly-elected people’s representatives at the center and four provinces.   The Speaker of the outgoing […]

Nawaz Sharif expresses concern at US drone strikes

 Nawaz Sharif waves to supporters Prime Minister in-waiting Nawaz Sharif Friday expressed strong reservations over US drone attacks in Pakistani territory.   In a statement, Nawaz Sharif said that the drone strikes were not only violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty but also against international laws and UN charter.   A spokesman for Nawaz Sharif said that […]

Khattak asks PM-elect to develop policy on US drones

The new Chief Minister of Khyber Pakthunkhwa province Friday urged Prime Minister-in-waiting Nawaz Sharif to form a decisive policy to stop US drone strikes in the country’s tribal regions.   “We call upon the federal government and Nawaz Sharif to chalk out a clear policy against US drones and terrorism and for peace,” Pervez Khan […]

Pakistan, Iraq, Afghanistan hit hard by terrorism in 2012: US report

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Pakistan, Iraq and Afghanistan were the three countries that bore the brunt of terrorist attacks in 2012, the U.S. State Department has said in its annual report.   Of more than 11,000 deaths and over 21,600 injuries sustained in a total of 6,771 attacks worldwide in 2012, 55 percent of attacks, 62 percent fatalities and […]

Pakistan to minimize impact of Saudization drive

The Foreign Ministry and its Embassy in Riyadh say it is working overtime to minimize the impact of Saudization drive on Pakistani workers.   The Foreign Ministry was responding to media query regarding problems being faced by Pakistani workers in Saudi Arabia.   Taking advantage of the three month grace period given by the Saudi […]

Pakistan, US agree to continue work for Afghan peace

Pakistan and the United States Thursday reaffirmed their desire to work closely for consolidation of bilateral relations and partnership in all spheres of cooperation including peace and stability in the region.   The US special envoy for Pakistan and Afghanistan James F. Dobbins called on Foreign Secretary Jalil Abbas Jilani in Islamabad discussed bilateral relations […]

TTP confirms death of Wali-ur-Rehman in US drone strike

Pakistani Taliban on Thursday confirmed that their deputy Waliur Rehman was killed in a US drone strike and announced to withdraw their dialogue offer to the new government     Taliban spokesman Ehsanullah Ehsan said via by the phone from an undisclosed location that Taliban would take revenge of the killing of their deputy chief.   […]

Asthma in Children- Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

 Introduction: Asthma is a disorder caused by inflammation in the airways (called bronchi) that lead to the lungs. This inflammation causes airways to tighten and narrow, which blocks air from flowing freely into the lungs, making it hard to breathe. Symptoms include wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and cough, particularly at night or after exercise/activity. The […]

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