DRAP advises antibiotics be given on registered doctor’s prescription only

A customer buys medicine from a medical supply store in Karachi, February 9, 2023. — Reuters DRAP officials say advisory aims to fight threat of AMR. DRAP CEO says WHO has declared AMR a global threat. Obaidullah says DRAP shares responsibility of combating AMR. ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has taken an … Read more

DRAP advises antibiotics be given on registered doctor’s prescription only

A customer buys medicine from a medical supply store in Karachi, February 9, 2023. — Reuters DRAP officials say advisory aims to fight threat of AMR. DRAP CEO says WHO has declared AMR a global threat. Obaidullah says DRAP shares responsibility of combating AMR. ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has taken an … Read more

BYC protests continue despite deal with govt

Women protesters attend a demonstration organised by Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) in Gwadar, Balochistan, on August 2, 2024. — Facebook/@Baloch Yakjehti Committee Protesters say closure of roads hindering their return. BYC wants release of arrested people, annulment of FIRs. Govt says it is ready to provide transport for their return. QUETTA/GWADAR: Citing the closure of … Read more

Two policemen martyred in KP after militants attack judges’ security squad

A file photo of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police. —APP Two policemen also sustained injuries in attack.  20-25 armed men opened fire on security squad.  PHC CJ Ishtiaq Ibrahim calls emergency meeting. DERA ISMAIL KHAN/PESHAWAR: Two policemen were martyred when a convoy of judges came under attack by militants at a junction between Tank and Dera Ismail … Read more

Heavy rain, floods kill at least 30 in Pakistan

Vehicles passing through rain water accumulated on the road after heavy rain that experienced in Lahore on August 1, 2024. — APP Rain pummels Pakistan’s north, causing floods. 44-year-old rainfall record broken in Lahore. Two dozen people die in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. LAHORE/PESHAWAR: Floods brought by torrential rains in Pakistan caused damage that killed at least … Read more

Enforced disappearances’ ultimate responsibility on PM, cabinet’s shoulders: IHC

A general view of the Islamabad High Court building. — Geo News/File Court laments state being unaware of missing person’s whereabouts. Says lack of steps for recovery means its “enforced disappearance”. Govt directed to produce Ghulam Shabbir before court on Aug 6. ISLAMABAD: Amid continuing scrutiny over the issue of missing persons and enforced disappearances, Islamabad … Read more

How to improve your health as a software developer – 8 best tips

How to improve your health as a software developer?

As a product engineer, your days are often spent before a PC screen, composing away lines of code, investigating bugs, and fulfilling tight time constraints. Nonetheless, disregarding your health is not urgent amid the buzzing about of the tech world. In this article, we’ll investigate compelling procedures to work on your well-being as a product … Read more