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  • More than 50 per cent Pakistani women suffer from PCOS

    More than 50 per cent Pakistani women suffer from PCOS

    More than 50 per cent of Pakistani women suffer from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) after hitting their reproductive years.

    PCOS is a hormonal condition that disrupts the process of ovulation, disturbing the menstrual cycle which consequently makes it difficult to conceive.

    Gynaecologists from across the country participated in Pakistan’s First International PCOS Summit 2024, asserting on the importance of spreading awareness about the condition among girls at school and colleges since an estimated 70 per cent of women of reproductive age live with it without getting diagnosed due to lack of knowledge.

    Dawn News reports that Prof. Dr. Rizwana Chaudhry pointed out that there is no remedy for PCOS, and its treatment is dependent on controlling symptoms and tackling possible complications. These include, as highlighted, “a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight management”.

    The doctors cautioned that PCOS is a major health concern in Pakistan women, and that lack of diagnosis can result in emotional suffering because of “irregular periods, weight gain, infertility, and other symptoms”.

    According to gynaecologist Prof. Saqib Siddiq, while there isn’t any conclusive cause behind PCOS, apart from genetic susceptibility, there are agents that can contribute to the condition which include “increased sugar intake, refined carbohydrates, and a lack of physical activity”.

  • Several dead in protests in eastern Afghanistan

    Several dead in protests in eastern Afghanistan

    Several people were killed when a demonstration broke out in eastern Afghanistan on Thursday after Taliban authorities ordered houses cleared to make way for a building construction, a provincial official said.

    The Taliban authorities had ordered residents to vacate the land on the road between provincial capital Jalalabad and the border with Pakistan to make way for a new customs building, said Arafat Mohajer, the head of the information and culture department for the Torkham border point.

    “The residents of the area created chaos in response,” said Mohajer, and in clashes one Taliban official was killed as well as “a number of people who were occupying the land (illegally)”.

    The demonstration and clashes had blocked the key road from Jalalabad to Torkham, Mohajer added.

  • NBA suspends Patrick Beverley for throwing ball at fans

    NBA suspends Patrick Beverley for throwing ball at fans

    The National Basketball Association (NBA) has suspended free agent Patrick Beverley for four matches for throwing a ball at fans in the stands after loosing a game.

    The ball seemed to hit a fan on the face. When it was thrown back to Beverley, he threw it into the crowd again. Later, Beverley accepted his fault.

    He said, “Unfortunate situation that should’ve never happened. What I did was bad, and that should have never happened. I have to be better, and I will be better. That should have never happened, regardless of what was said, simple as that.”

    Indiana Pacers defeated Beverley’s Milwaukee Bucks in the sixth match of playoffs series last week.

  • Marwat kicked out of PTI committees on Khan’s directions

    Marwat kicked out of PTI committees on Khan’s directions

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Sher Afzal Marwat has been kicked out of the party’s core and political committees on the direction of founder PTI Imran Khan, confirmed party Secretary General Omar Ayub Khan on Thursday.

    The development occurred a day after Marwat criticised PTI leaders and told journalists that he will not work under the new leadership of the party.

    “I refuse to work with Shibli Faraz and Omar Ayub […] they didn’t allow me to meet Imran Khan [in prison],” Marwat said while speaking to the media outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi on Wednesday.

    On the other hand, on Thursday, opposition leader and PTI’s Secretary General Omar Ayub Khan said while talking to the media that Imran Khan authorised the issuance of show-cause notice to Sher Afzal Marwat as he tried to “spoil” ties with Saudi Arabia.

    “The PTI founder said Marwat tried to damage his personal relations with the kingdom [of Saudi Arabia] as he has excellent ties with Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman,” Ayub said.

  • Legal Twist: Yasir Shami surrenders in Aamir Liaquat video leak court battle

    Legal Twist: Yasir Shami surrenders in Aamir Liaquat video leak court battle

    An arrest warrant has been issued for Yasir Shami, a well-known YouTuber. Dr. Bushra Iqbal, the ex-wife of Dr. Aamir Liaquat Hussain, has shared on her official Instagram account the specifics of Yasir Shami and Dania Malik’s non-bailable arrest warrants. Dania Malik, Dr. Aamir Liaquat Hussain’s third wife, filed a legal challenge against Bushra Iqbal a few days ago.

    Numerous people, including the accused Daniya Shah, who has been out on bond, have been involved in the legal drama surrounding the viral recordings of nude videos of the late Dr. Aamir Liaquat Hussain.

    Recently, Bushra Iqbal posted pictures of the arrest warrants that are not subject to bail on her Instagram account.
    Bushra captioned on her insta, “The Court of Judicial Magistrate Karachi has issued Non-Bailable Warrant of Arrest against the Accused and Absconder YouTuber Yasir Shami in Aamir Liaquat (Late) Cyber Crime Obscene Video Leak Case. Now there are two accused involved in this case; 1. Dania Malik 2. Yasir Shami. Waiting for FIA to arrest Yasir Shami and present him before court to execute the court orders. In sha Allah Aamir Liaquat will get justice soon”.

  • Ticket price for Pak-India clash in T20 World Cup revealed

    Ticket price for Pak-India clash in T20 World Cup revealed

    Ticket price for the eagerly awaited Pakistan and India match in T20 World Cup 2024 has been revealed.

    According to foreign media reports, the previous tickets of the stadium with a capacity of 34,000 fans will be charged at six dollars but the most expensive ticket is 400 dollars, which is more than 100,000 rupees in Pakistan. On the other hand, there are three types of tickets between Pakistan and India.

    The price of Standard tickets is 175 US dollars which is more than 48 thousand Pakistani rupees while the price of Standard Plus is 300 dollars which is more than 83,000 Pakistani rupees.

    On the other hand, the premium price is 400 dollars, which is more than one lakh Pakistani rupees.

    Room fares of local hotels has increased. The local hotels charge 10,000 rupees to one lakh per night.

  • New Zealand’s Colin Munro retiring from international cricket

    New Zealand’s Colin Munro retiring from international cricket

    New Zealand cricket team opener Colin Munro has decided to retire from international cricket.

    Munro has not been included in the Kiwis’ World Cup squad.

    The aggressive batsman represented New Zealand in 123 international matches, scoring a total of 3000 international runs in 65 T20Is, 57 ODIs and one Test match.

    Munro last played an international match for New Zealand in 2020.

  • Sazgar reports 3x increase in auto rickshaw sales

    Sazgar reports 3x increase in auto rickshaw sales

    Sazgar Engineering Works Limited, a prominent manufacturer of CNG 4-Stroke Auto Rickshaws and Automotive Wheel Rims, reported a significant increase in sales of its auto rickshaws for April 2024.

    According to a company filing with the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), Sazgar sold 1,212 auto rickshaws in April 2024, almost three times the sales of the same month last year, when it sold 406 units.

    On the production front, Sazgar’s output of auto rickshaws also saw a substantial surge.

    The company produced 1,140 units in April 2024, a remarkable increase from the 244 units manufactured in April 2023. This 4.67-fold year-on-year increase showcases the company’s strong production capacity.

    However, a month-on-month comparison shows a slight decline in sales and production. Auto rickshaw sales fell by 9.62 per cent from March 2024, when the company sold 1,341 units. Similarly, production dropped by 26.5 per cent compared to the 1,551 units produced in March 2024.

    Despite this monthly fluctuation, the company’s four-wheel vehicle segment performed well in April 2024.

    Sazgar sold 551 four-wheel off-road and passenger vehicles, which is 9.11 per cent higher than the 505 units sold in March 2024. Production for four-wheel vehicles also increased, with 574 units produced in April, compared to 531 units in March.

    Overall, Sazgar Engineering Works Limited’s robust year-on-year growth in auto rickshaw sales and production demonstrates the company’s resilience and capacity for expansion, despite some month-to-month variability.

  • Punjab govt announces balloting date for e-bike scheme

    Punjab govt announces balloting date for e-bike scheme

    The Punjab government has set May 10 as the balloting date for the Punjab e-bike Scheme, a project designed to provide 20,000 motorcycles to deserving students.

    The announcement was made during a meeting chaired by Punjab Minister for Transport Bilal Akbar Khan, which focused on evaluating the scheme’s progress.

    The project, launched by Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz on April 12 under the Chief Minister Youth Initiative, has garnered significant interest from students.

    The number of applications has exceeded 100,000, indicating a high level of enthusiasm for the scheme. The balloting process will select 20,000 recipients from this pool.

    The Punjab e-bike Scheme offers students the opportunity to acquire motorcycles and e-bikes through a manageable monthly installment plan.

    Male students will be able to purchase bikes with payments of Rs11,676 per month, while female students can do so for Rs7,325 per month.

    The scheme also has a quota system to ensure fair distribution. In urban areas, the quota is evenly split, with 50 per cent reserved for male students and 50 per cent for female students.

    In rural areas, the allocation is different, with 70 per cent of the quota set aside for male students and 30 per cent for female students.

    To promote equitable distribution in Lahore, motorcycles will be allotted based on the population density of each district.

  • From small roles to big dreams: Nausheen Shah reveals Imran Ashraf’s secret to stardom

    From small roles to big dreams: Nausheen Shah reveals Imran Ashraf’s secret to stardom

    Actress and model Nausheen Shah has talked about Imran Ashraf’s struggle from small roles to big success.
    A video clip of Nausheen Shah is doing the rounds on social media, where she praises Imran Ashraf’s remarkable acting and dedication to work.

    Reflecting on the past, she said that once Imran told her, “Aasha (Nausheen Shah), you’ve seen my tough times too when I wasn’t getting big roles, struggling to make a mark in the industry, and you advised me to stay strong in difficult times.”

    The actress said, “I learned something from Imran Ashraf at that time, which I have held onto till today.”
    She said that Imran once told her, “If I am not getting the big roles, I have decided that if someone doesn’t offer me big roles, then I will make the small roles big.”

    She also said that, “Imran Ashraf played the character Khwaja Sara so well that I became emotional.”