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ANF recovers 445 kg drugs in seven operations

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RAWALPINDI, Aug 24 (APP): Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) while conducting seven operations across the country managed to recover 445 kg of drugs and arrested seven accused including an Afghan national, said an ANF Headquarters spokesman here on Thursday.

He informed that 10.8 kg opium and 36 kg hashish were recovered from an ambulance intercepted near Ring Road Peshawar. During the operation, three accused including an Afghan national, resident of Hangu were also arrested.

Over 2.7 kg Ice drug was recovered from the possession of a Qatar-bound passenger netted at Bacha Khan International Airport. The accused, resident of Peshawar was going on flight number QR-601.

In another operation, during an operation in Khyber, 5 kg of hashish was recovered from the possession of a local resident.
180 kg of hashish was recovered from a vehicle intercepted in Chin Ka Qila of Gujranwala area. During the operation, the accused resident of Gujranwala was arrested.

On the pointation of the accused, 36 kg of opium was recovered from another vehicle parked in a house. 600 grams of heroin was recovered from a local motorcyclist arrested in Faisalabad.

In the seventh operation, 67 kg of opium and 103 kg of morphine concealed for smuggling were recovered near Kuchlak bypass Quetta.

Separate cases have been registered against the accused under the Anti-Narcotics Act and further investigation has been started.

More than 14,800 affected in flood

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Okara, Aug 24 (APP):More than 14,800 people were rescued during the ongoing rescue and relief operations, here on Thursday.
According to the Media Coordinator Rescue 1122, under the leadership of District Emergency Officer, Zafar Iqbal    more than 14,800 flood affectees including cattle were moved to safer places.
He added that rescue and flood relief operations were being conducted at 11 locations by the rescue teams. 40 boats of rescue 1122 and more than 170 rescuers were participating in the operation.

Kerb currency market

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KARACHI, Aug 24 (APP):Following were the Opening Rates of Foreign currencies in the kerb market issued by the Forex Association
of Pakistan (FAP), here on Thursday.
F.C.                                               LOW RATE      HIGH RATE
U.S $ (Inter Bank)                             299.00               300.30
U.S $ (Cash Free Market)                  311.00               314.00
SAUDIA RIYAL                                 83.20                 84.00
UAE DIRHAM                                   86.00                 86.80
EURO                                              338.00               342.00
UK POUND                                     396.50               401.00
AUD $                                             201.00               206.00
CAD $                                             230.00               235.00
CHINESE YUAN                               43.00                46.00

Eight fertilizer dealer booked

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Fertilizer
SARGODHA, Aug 24 (APP):Eight persons were arrested for selling fertilizers at exorbitant prices here on Thursday.
According to official sources, the Price Control Magistrates conducted raids at Hujjan village,Khan Muhammad Wala,Chak no 151 NB,Sillanwali including various areas and found Khalid Mahmood,Liaquat,Asad,Amir Sohail and others selling Urea fertilizer at high rates at their shops.
The price control magistrates got registered cases against the dealers in concerned police station.
The Deputy Commissioner Capt (retd) Shoaib Ali said that none would be allowed to exploit the farmers and the sale of fertilizer at recommended prices would be ensured.

Won’t allow conspirators to damage country: Minister

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Sarfaraz Ahmed Bhugti
ISLAMABAD, Aug 24 (APP):Caretaker Federal Minister for Interior Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti on Thursday stated that the interim government would not allow any conspirators to damage the country and if anyone tried to take the law into their own hands would be dealt with iron hands.
“The law will take its course as it is the responsibility of the state to maintain law and order”, he said while talking to a private news channel.
  He said that for a better future for Pakistan, the federation, provinces, and all political parties should unite against terrorism, adding, that we would not rest until terrorism is eradicated and will try to control terrorism despite the many challenges facing the country.
 He said the whole nation needs to stand united alongside our security forces to extirpate the menace of terrorism
forever.
 Minister said our armed forces are not alone in this need of time we all firmly stand with them and will fight to counter terrorism.
  Replying to a question, he said under the policy, the values of peace, tolerance, and diversity will be promoted in the society and social, electronic, and print media would be used proactively to counter violent extremism.
  The minister further reiterated the national resolve to eliminate terrorism and extremism as it has caused irreparable damage to the country in the past.

“Avoid oily, heavy meals, drink more water to stay hydrated in humid weather”

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LAHORE, Aug 24 (APP):Health experts advised the citizens to avoid heavy meals and recommended maximum water intake to keep body hydrated in hot and humid weather, being experienced in plain areas including Lahore.
Digestion creates heat and consuming large amounts of rich foods in one sitting can be difficult for the body to break down, in struggling to digest food, body actually creates more heat.
Talking to APP, Nutritionist Dr Shazia Zahra Consultant Dietitian and Nutritionist said that even though the monsoon season starts with heavy rains, an intense blow of heat and humidity was expected afterward. The temperature was not usually high but there was some discomfort caused due to extreme humidity.
The main reason behind this discomfort was that the sweat didn’t evaporate well to cool down the body but instead the sweat sticks to your body, making you feel uneasy and uncomfortable. This could make you feel irritated and fuzzy.
In order to survive in humid conditions, the people should take measures including ventilation in houses, use of Air Conditioners to reduce discomfort. Eating certain foods can also reduce the heat inside your body, making you feel cooler and more pleasant.
“Eat at short intervals with small portions. This will help digest the food in an optimum manner and keep acidity, wind, indigestion and even acid reflux at bay”, the dietitian advised.
She advised to eat plenty of high water content foods, along with drinking water to increase the water levels in body. Cucumber, tomatoes, zucchini, apples, watermelon, spinach, melon, kale, strawberries, carrots, and pineapples were rich in water content, these items should be included in diet.
Shazia stressed to add yogurt and sprouts  in diet plan as they were nutritious, tasty, and fulfilling.
“Eating a heavy meal when it’s really hot out can also make you feel more sluggish and tired, also avoid processed foods, which typically didn’t contain much water and can be harder to digest”, she added.
The nutritionist said that it was important to be careful to avoid drinking too much water. Guzzling water could cause a potentially fatal condition known as ‘hyponatraemia’, which occurs when the sodium in your body becomes diluted and levels drop abnormally low.
Aside from feeling thirsty, the best way to know if you’re properly hydrated was to assess the color of your urine. “If it is a very pale yellow, like the color of light lemon juice, you are hydrated. If it is any darker than that, then you are dehydrated.”
“Limit your oily, fried food intake; keep it to a minimum and try having desserts with fruit in them. Since it’s the mango season, you could have a delicious array of mango based desserts or fruit salads instead of the usual high fat, high calorie desserts,she concluded.

Modi govt fleecing people of Jammu in name of toll taxes: Mehbooba Mufti

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 24 (APP):The President of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), Mehbooba Mufti, has voiced her concerns regarding the toll taxes levied at Sarore in Jammu.
Mehbooba Mufti in a tweet said the Indian government is fleecing the people of Jammu by extorting exorbitant sums of money in the guise of toll taxes at Sarore. She said, protests are being carried out against this anti-people action yet there is no response or redressal in sight, KMS reported.
She said the toll tax mafia is getting away with it because it seems to have the tacit approval of the powers that be.
She urged the Indian Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, to look into the situation.

Ambassador-designate to Iran calls on Jalil Abbas Jilani

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 24 (APP):Ambassador-designate to Iran Muhammad Mudassir Tipu called on Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani here on Thursday and discussed matters relating to mutual interests.

During the meeting the foreign minister underlined the importance accorded by Pakistan to its relations with Iran.

He hoped that the Ambassador would play active role in further strengthening bilateral relations between the brotherly countries.

Health expert stresses to control ‘Glaucoma increasing cases’

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 24 (APP):Health expert Thursday stressed public awareness for timely medication and surgical treatment to control ‘increasing cases of Glaucoma’ (A silent thief of sight) among children which issue has become a growing cause of concern worldwide including in Pakistan where millions are suffering from it.
 A senior Ophthalmologist Dr Shahzad Saeed talking to the PTV news channel shed light on the need to raise awareness about eye care in various age groups and said ‘Prevention is better than cure’.
Glaucoma is an eye disease that affects a person’s visual field because it damages the eye’s optic nerve. This condition occurs when fluid builds up in the front part of the eye, which increases eye pressure, he mentioned.
  There are two types of glaucoma open-angle and close-angle (or narrow-angle) glaucoma, he said, adding, that the first one is more common and it happens gradually.
   The second type is more dangerous because it’s sudden and more painful, he added.
  Glaucoma can affect a patient’s reading ability in different ways, depending on its severity, he said, adding, the best way to read with glaucoma is with text to speech technology.
  Eye specialist further advised the parents to ensure timely eye checkups of their kids, adding, if a child complains of headaches and watery eyes, there is a high likelihood that he suffers from poor eyesight.
 He said treatment of glaucoma in children needs specialized medical and surgical care, adding, parents of children suffering from childhood Glaucoma have to face psychological and financial stress.
 Replying a question, he said that “Glaucoma” is usually symptom-free, until it causes irreparable damage to a person’s vision or even blindness.
 “The risk becomes higher with age. If cases have been ignored for 10 to 15 years”, he added.
 To another question, he explained that Glaucoma is an increase in pressure inside the eye and is a potentially blinding condition in childhood. Glaucoma has many potential causes.
   In children, the most common cause of Glaucoma is congenital malformation of these passages during the formation of the eye in the mother’s womb, he added.
 He advised that parents should not delay consultations with a pediatric eye specialist, adding, the effects of diabetes on the eyes and advised patients to have their eye checkups by vitreo-retina specialists.
 People with glaucoma should not be concerned about the vast majority of activities, and should generally continue to do the things they love.
 They should make habit to eat vegetables and fruits in their diet plans, he added.

CPJ urges India to unblock Gaon Savera news outlet

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NEW YORK, Aug 24 (APP): The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), a U.S. based watchdog body, Wednesday called on Indian authorities to “immediately” unblock the social media accounts of Gaon Savera, a digital media platform that advocates for farmers’ issues.

“The Indian government’s arbitrary ban on Gaon Savera’s social media accounts, within days of blocking The Kashmir Walla’s website and social media accounts, marks a disturbing new trend of censorship in India,” Beh Lih Yi, the CJP’s Kuala Lumpur-based Asia programme coordinator, said in a statement.

“The Indian government must stop targeting independent news publications and allow Gaon Savera to report without interference, ” she added.

On Monday, August 21, according to CPJ, Gaon Savera’s Facebook page became inaccessible in India, and its account on X, formerly known as Twitter, was also blocked the following day.

On Tuesday, August 22, Gaon Savera received an email from X, reviewed by CPJ, stating that the account had been withheld in response to a legal demand by the Indian government under the Information Technology Act.

The previous week, the website and social media accounts of the independent online news magazine The Kashmir Walla were blocked in India.