Business
KSE-100 Gains 5 Points Amid Volatile Session
Staff Report:The KSE-100 index closed at 85,669, up 5 points or 0.1%. The session saw significant volatility, with the index peaking at 86,451 and dipping to…
Author: Ahmad Ameer
Health
Are all ultra-processed foods equally bad for health?
ISLAMABAD: An expanding collection of studies has indicated that the intake of ultra-processed foods (UPF) can have serious health repercussions. However, some researchers are now arguing…
Health
Pharma Industry Pharma Export Promotion Council
ISLAMABAD: A delegation from the Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (PPMA), led by its Chairman, met with Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan to discuss the…
Pakistan
Ginning Companies Face Alarming Decline
Staff Report:In a pivotal meeting, Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, held discussions with the Pakistan Ginners Association, led by its Chairman, Dr. Jassu Mal,…
Energy
SSGC Disconnects 1150 Illegal Connections
Staff Report: SSGC continued to tighten the noose on gas theft miscreants through multiple targeted raids in Sindh and Balochistan. In fresh operations conducted by the…
Health
BMI vs. BRI: Why body roundness may be a better indicator of heart disease risk
ISLAMABAD: The Body Mass Index (BMI) assesses the relationship between height and weight as a health indicator, whereas the Body Roundness Index (BRI) evaluates abdominal fat…
Health
Vitamin D Supplements May Improve Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, and Insulin
ISLAMABAD: A recent meta-analysis reveals that an average daily supplemental dose of 3,320 IU of vitamin D is linked to lower blood pressure, total cholesterol, hemoglobin…
Business
Overseas Pakistanis Send Record $8.8 Billion
Islamabad: In the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025, overseas Pakistanis sent a record $8.8 billion, resulting in a 38.8% increase in remittances compared to…
Pakistan
Pakistan thwarts act of aggression by Afghan forces at Pak-Afghan border
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan has successfully repelled an act of aggression from Afghan forces along the Pak-Afghan border in the Nushki-Ghaznali sector. Pakistan Protests Afghan Consulate Officials’ Disrespect…
Pakistan
Gilani emphasizes need to boost Pak-Azerbaijan trade ties
ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the Senate, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, has highlighted the importance of strengthening trade connections between Pakistan and Azerbaijan across various sectors. He made…
