Ambassador of Pakistan to Egypt Mr. Sajid Bilal hosting Nationa Flag to mark Pakistan Day ceremony at the Embassy of Pakistan
Senator Irfan-Ul-Haque Siddiqui convener Sub-Committee of the Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting presiding over a meeting of the Committee at Parliament House
People offering first Namaz-e-Jumma at Local Masjid during Holy Fasting Month of Ramzan ul Mubarak
Vendors preparing traditional food stuffed (Parathas) for Sehri at a local market during Holy Fasting Month of Ramzan Ul Mubarak
PM reviews Ramazan package, free flour scheme
LAHORE, Mar 24 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Friday directed that registration, of unregistered eligible persons in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Islamabad for free flour scheme, should be ensured.
While chairing a meeting to review Ramazan package here, he said counters of National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) and Benazir Income Support Programme should be set up at flour distribution points.
He said the government was taking all possible steps to lessen the difficulties of poor people.
He said the distribution of free flour would continue till Ramazan 25.
Federal Ministers Shazia Marri, Marriyum Aurangzeb, Advisor to PM Ahad Cheema, Chief Minister Punjab Syed Mohsin Naqvi and officers concerned attended the meeting.
The meeting was informed about the free flour scheme in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Islamabad from which a large number of families were benefitting.
It was told that in Punjab flour distribution points were set up in marriage halls so that people should not face difficulties while waiting for their turn.
The prime minister today visited flour distribution points in Lahore and Kasur and expressed satisfaction at the arrangements.
He appreciated efforts of the administrations of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Islamabad and officials of departments who were working for the programme.
China welcomes Saudi Arabia-Syria accord on reopening embassies
BEIJING, Mar 24 (APP): China on Friday welcomed the agreement reached between Saudi Arabia and Syria on reopening their embassies in each other countries.
“Syria’s return to the Arab family will help to realize solidarity and revitalization of Arab states,” Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said during her regular briefing.
“Let me stress again that China firmly supports Arab states in strengthening solidarity, coordination, and strategic independence, and we support joint efforts to promote regional peace, stability, and development,” she added.
According to media reports, the embassies of the two countries are expected to resume services in late April.
Health experts urge to use vegetables in Ramazan
SUKKUR, Mar 24 (APP): Health experts have stressed using raw and steamed vegetables like tomatoes, cucumber and salad etc during Ramazan.
People should avoid fried food, sugar and juices and limit sugar intake from items such as cookies and cakes, said a health expert Dr Najaf Ali Shah while talking to APP here on Wednesday.
He said those who plan to keep fast should not skip ‘Sehri’ with a view to reduce weight. They should rather wake up early in the morning to have their ‘Sehri’ for maintaining good health. People who do fast should avoid eating too much during Iftar as they tend to consume more than their bodies actually need.
“In fact, many people end up inflicting more harm on their bodies in Ramazan than during other times of the year. Eating foods high in fat and sugar at the wrong times affects the body,” he said.
In order to keep their metabolism balanced, fasters should also exercise after breaking their fast,” he said. Dr Najaf Ali Shah also pointed out the importance of eating slowly and chewing carefully and advised fasters to drink lots of water.
He recommended foods for Sehri, include items like eggs and cheese, which are rich in protein and take a long time to digest.
Furthermore, complex carbohydrates during Sehri take longer to digest, making you less hungry throughout the day. Dates, which are an excellent source of sugar, fiber, carbohydrates, potassium and magnesium, are also highly recommended.
Fasters should avoid foods like honey, molasses and jam, which can make fasters thirstier throughout the day, he added.
People’s Electric Bus Service to run on more routes in Ramazan: Sharjeel
KARACHI, Mar 24 (APP): Sindh Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit System Sharjeel Inam Memon has said the Sindh government has decided to run People’s Electric Bus Service on more routes in the holy month of Ramazan.
The decision had been made in a meeting on public transport projects on Friday.
He directed the authorities concerned to complete all the arrangements to this effect. More new electric buses were being purchased.
People buying vegetables at Joint Road
