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Arshad Nadeem Did Not Have a Ground to Practise; Says His Father

Arshad Nadeem Did Not Have a Ground to Practice; Says His Father

The first Pakistani Athlete to reach the Olympics final, Arshad Nadeem, practiced all by himself without even the support of the government, his father Muhammad Ashraf said. While talking to the media, Muhammad Ashraf – father of javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem – said that his son did not have the ground to practice. Arshad showed … Read more

Govt re-imposes Covid restrictions in selected cities

COVID-19 Positive Cases Rate Rises to 9% in Lahore

Amid the increasing number of coronavirus cases across Pakistan, the government on Monday has announced to re-impose certain restrictions in selected cities from August 3 to August 31. “After approval of Prime Minister Imran Khan, the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) has decided to impose certain restrictions in Islamabad; Rawalapindi, Lahore, Multan, and Faisalabad … Read more

Pakistani chambers praise government’s business-friendly policies

FPCCI

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s all major chambers of commerce and industry have expressed full confidence in the government’s business-friendly policies and measures taken for the ease of doing business and agree for consultative process for the formulation of a strategy to increase tax revenue, a statement said on Friday. The presidents of the country’s major chambers of … Read more

Road accidents in Punjab reach alarming level since 2004

LAHORE: At least 36,000 people lost their lives while over 3.3 million others were injured in road accidents across Punjab, according to the 17-year official data of Rescue 1122. The data further revealed that over 2.88 million road incidents also left 3.3 million people injured including 2.7 million (82 per cent) males and 0.67 million … Read more

The first-year BDS results have been announced by UHS Lahore

UHS

The result of the first professional BDS annual examination 2020 was announced on Friday by the University of Health Sciences (UHS).

The first professional BDS yearly examination 2020 was held in March – April 2021.

A total of 983 students from various institutes took part in the examination. Five hundred and eighty-six students passed the exam, while three hundred and ninety-three students have failed.

Raheen Pasha of Multan Medical and Dental College, Multan, was given the first position with a score of 618 out of 700.

Ujala Mehdi, who got 598 marks, and Maleeha Zamir, who scored 597 points, secured second and third positions, respectively. Mehdi studied dentistry at the de ‘Montmorency College of Dentistry in Lahore, while Zamir studied medicine and dentistry at the FMH College of Medicine and Dentistry in Lahore.

Four students’ results were withheld.

According to the university, the overall cut-off percentage for first-year BDS students was 58.84 percent, with Akhter Saeed Medical and Dental College, Lahore, having the highest pass rate of any university on the UHS Lahore list.

Thirteen students received honors in Anatomy (including histology), 11 in Physiology, five in Oral Biology and Tooth Morphology, and nobody received honors in Biochemistry.

According to UHS Lahore, candidates who did not pass the exams should submit their admission forms before August 9, 2021, and with a double fee on August 16, 2021.

Supplementary examinations will begin on August 31, 2021.

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Pakistan’s global mango footprint capable of earning huge revenues: President Alvi

President of Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday said that with its best mango produce in the world, Pakistan has the potential to make a bigger export footprint of its “King of Fruits” with the adoption of proper agrarian techniques. “Introduction of mango’s new varieties through research, quality control and value addition can help Pakistan earn … Read more

Govt releases 100% funds allocated under PSDP for petroleum sector

Govt releases 100% funds allocated under PSDP for petroleum sector

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has provided 100 per cent funds, amounting to Rs1.339 billion, allocated under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP 2020/21), to execute petroleum sector projects, official data showed on Monday. The amount has been authorised after making a slight readjustment in the funds’ allocation in the last fiscal year, which stood 100 … Read more

PSL 2020: Karachi Kings beats Multan Sultans in Super Over

PSL 2020

Karachi Kings Batted first in the super over and gives 14 runs target to Multan Sultans in reply Multan Sultans only managed to score 9 runs in Super Over. Super Over Multan Sultans 8-0 after 0.5 over: 6 needed off 1 ball Mohammad Amir bowl the Super Over for Karachi. Rilee Rossouw and Ravi Bopara … Read more

National T20 Cup: All 6 captains have a special message

National T20 cup

All the six captains from the cricket association are ready to start the National T20 Cup First XI tournament, starting in Multan from tomorrow (30th September 2020).  Before the start of the mega event, all the six captains have a special message for their supporters. Here is what they all have to say: Balochistan captain … Read more

Federal Minister Sheikh Rashid announces approval of ML-1

Rawalpindi: Rangers Called In After Protestors Surround Sheikh Rashid's Lal Haveli

Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid has said that ML-1 has been approved today (Aug 5). According to details, Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid said in a video message that he had signed the agreement with China 13 years ago, which has been approved on Wednesday. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”what-did-railway-minister-sheikh-rashid-buy-for-sacrifice”] Sheikh Rashid said that the … Read more

Legislation is needed to get out of the grey list: Foreign Minister

Legislation is needed to get out of the grey list: Foreign Minister

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that legislation is needed to get out of the grey list. According to details, while talking to media in Multan, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that India has been trying to blacklist Pakistan, which will have a very bad effect on the country’s economy. “We are trying … Read more

Govt imposes lockdown in Lahore from midnight to combat COVID-19

Govt to boost economic activities and generate employment opportunities

In the light of the directions of the National Command and Operations Center (NCOC), the Punjab government has decided to impose lockdown in areas with potential Covid-19 hotspots in seven cities of the province to control the fast-growing number of coronavirus cases. The NCOC issued directions regarding lockdown in 20 cities across the country, including … Read more

Deadly coronavirus enters Multan

The first case of coronavirus has been reported in Multan.

The first case of coronavirus has been reported in Multan. A man was diagnosed as he showed symptoms of the contagious virus and he was admitted to Nishter Hospital yesterday. The patient had from China to Dubai and arrived in Karachi before going to Multan through PIA flight. The patient was moved to the isolation … Read more

Punjab Food Authority sealed three fish points and penalized 53 outlets

PFA

The Punjab Food Authority on Monday sealed three fish points and penalized 53 outlets with hefty fines over violation of the rules of food act. The action was taken against fish points while carrying out an inspection operation in Punjab. This was informed by Punjab Food Authority Director General Irfan Memon. He said that PFA … Read more

Rise in inflation causes shoot up of timber, coal by 25%

Rise in inflation causes shoot up of timber, coal by 25%

With the increase in cold temperatures in Multan, the load shedding of gas has increased which has resulted in shoot up of timber and coal by 25% by the toll owners. According to the details, load-shedding in various areas is on rise, causing domestic consumers to buy firewood for burning stoves and commercial consumer industries. … Read more

Bilawal demands justice for mother Benazir Bhutto

Bilawal Bhutto seaks justice for mother Benazir Bhutto

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday questioned that when would his mother Benazir Bhutto get justice. He said that how can public get justice if former Prime Minister Benazir doesn’t. The common man no more trusts the judiciary. The PPP chairman addressed the Multan bar court association where he said he … Read more

Maulana demands ouster of PM Imran

Maulana demands ouster of PM Imran

JUI-F Supremo Maulana Fazlur Rehman said Incompetent rulers had become a risk for the country. While addressing the protesters in Azadi march, the JUI-F chief said the current government is responsible for deteriorated situation of the economy and the debts taken in the last one year was more than the loan taken in over 70 … Read more

Army fully supports elected democratic Govt: DGISPR

DG ISPR Asif Ghafoor

DGISPR has categorically stated that Army Pakistan Army believes in the supremacy of the constitution and law and its support lies with a democratically elected government. While talking to a private news channel, Director General Inter Service Public Relations Major General Asif Ghafoor, said Army is a national and impartial institution and it always supports … Read more

Maulana gives 2 day ultimatum to PM to quit

Maulana gives 2 day ultimatum to PM to resign

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) supremo Maulana Fazlur Rehman has given two-day ultimatum to Prime Minister Imran Khan to either resign or face the consequences. While addressing the “Azadi March” protesters in Islamabad, the JUI-F chief said “we will decide the future course of action after two days.” Fazlur Rehman said they have given enough time to … Read more

Azadi March: ANP sets the stage in Islamabad

Awami National party caravan

Awami National party (ANP) caravan has reached Islamabad’s rally venue H-9 from the expressway following JUI-F supremo Maulana Fazl ur Rehmanl’s Azadi march. ANP chief Asfandyar Wali addressed the media and said that there is no rift among the opposition parties, participating in the march. He further said “Today was the date for the rally, … Read more

Maulana Fazlur Rehman-led Azadi March to enter Lahore

Fazlur Rehman-led Azadi March

The caravan of Azadi March led by Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman will reach Lahore today (Tuesday). Azadi March under the leadership of JUI-F chief will enter in Islamabad on October 31 where he will hold a rally in H-9. The anti-government Azadi March set out on Sunday afternoon from Karachi’s Sohrab Goth … Read more

Countrywide crackdown against expensive drug salesmen

the Lahore High Court

Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) launched nationwide crackdown against illegal expensive drugstores. According to the spokesperson of the Ministry of Health Federal drug inspector raided the Drug Line Pharma Wholesale Market and the market was sealed by the autrhority. Special Assistant to Prime Minister on National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination Dr Zafar Mirza … Read more

FM urges int’l community not to remain silent over human rights violations in occupied Kashmir

FM urges international community over Kashmir issue

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has urged international community not to remain silent over the human rights violations in Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Talking to newsmen in Multan, he said situation in Occupied Kashmir is grave and it is the responsibility of international human rights organizations to highlight the plights of innocent Kashmiris. He said … Read more