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PM lauds sacrifices rendered

by Pak Army in war against terrorism Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday appreciated the sacrifices rendered by Pakistan Army in war against terrorism.

He expressed these views while talking to Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa who called on him at the PM office.

The meeting discussed issues related to national security.

The PM was also briefed over the outcomes of ongoing antiterrorism operation Radd-ulFasad and death penalty issue of RAW agent Kulbhushan Jhadav.

Roodad publ ishes Urdu poetry book ‘Riyaz-e- Sukhan A new colorful Urdu poetry book titled “Riyaz-e- Sukhan” containing 254 pages written by renowned Pakistani author Dr. Asif Riyaz-e- Qadeer has been published by Roodad, Islamabad in a very befitting manner.

It costs Rs. 1200 (25 US Dollars) and contains ghazals, poems, quadrates, couplets, songs, dhamal, sehra and many other poetry formats.

The Poet has expressed his heartfelt love for his homeland, Pakistan, his National language Urdu and for all those people and characters that have done a lot for promotion of education and human values.

Pakistan will continue to raise Kashmir issue at all forums: Zakaria Foreign Office Spokesman Nafees Zakria has said that Pakistan would continue the efforts and raise the issue of Kashmir at all important forums.

Talking to state-run media, he urged the international community to take effective steps for stopping human rights violations committed by India in the occpied Kashmir.

He said, “Indian forces were involved in the killing of innocent Kashmiris who were struggling for their rights.” He said, “Pakistan was highlighting the issue of Kashmir at all forums and supporting the cause diplomatically and politically.”

Extravagance in Iftar is against piety: Saudi Arabia’s grand mufti Saudi Arabia’s grand mufti Sh e i k h Ab d u l A z i z bi n Abdullah al-Sheikh has warned the fast observing faithfuls to strictly prevent spendthrift in Iftar as it is against piety.

In a statement by the grand mufti, he said, “Some philanthropists try to excel in preparing numerous dishes for their guests for Iftar.”

He said, “Serving the pilgrims and making arrangement of Iftar for them is undoubtedly an action bearing great reward but many people become extravagant in all this.”

Shiek h directed the peo ple to prevent th r if tiness because it is cont rar y to piety and righteousness. He urged that, “Profligation during Iftar is against the teachings of Ramazan and glory of piousness.”

Death anniversary of Inayat Hussain Bhatti observed Death anniversary of renowned showbi z celebr it y I nayat Hussain Bhatti was observed on Wednesday. He was a famous singer, actor, director, script writer and columnist. Inayat Hussain Bhatti also worked for Radio Pakistan. Inayat Hussain Bhatti died at the age of 71 on May 31, 1999.

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Suicide bomb kills at least 90 and wounds more than 400 in Afghanistan

In Afghanistan, atleast 80 people were killed and more than 350 injured in a powerful car bomb explosion in diplomatic part of capital Kabul on Wednesday, the health ministry said, warning the toll would rise further.

“Unfortunately the toll has reached 80 killed and over

300 wounded, including many women and children,” said ministry spokesman Waheed Majroh, adding the figures wo uld continue to climb as more bodies are pulled from the debris. The explosion occurred during the morning rush hour in a busy part of the Afghan capital that houses

many foreign embassies and government departments.

Bodies littered the scene and a huge plume of smoke rose from the area. However, it was not mediately clear what the target was.

Witnesses described dozens of cars choking the roads as wounded survivors and

panicked schoolgirls sought safety, with men and woman struggling to get through security checkpoints to search for loved ones. Afghan security forces personnel are seen at the site of the car bomb attack.

“A car bomb” exploded at 8:25am.

Hussain Nawaz harrassed by JIT members, says Marriyum Aurangzeb

ISLAMABAD— Leaders of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), the other day have accused two members of JIT of harassing Hussain Nawaz during the investigation process.

M i n ister of St ate for

I nfor mation Mar r iy u m Aurangzeb and Daniyal Aziz were addressing a press conference at the Press Information Department. They criticised the attitude of the two members of the JIT namely Bilal Rasool and Amer Aziz.

They also claimed that the judiciary was maintaining a relaxed attitude towards the leader of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan.

The minister also alleged that the aforementioned mentioned members of JIT were biased

that they had told Shafi not to appear before the JIT again.

She went on to claim that the officials had told Shafi that he could face a jail term if he did not withdraw the affidavit he had submitted in the Panama Papers case. “How can JIT members tell anyone what to submit and what not?” she questioned.

She also stressed that Rasool and Aziz must publically

declare that their close association with the opposition parties would not affect their performance as members of JIT. The minister also expressed concern over the leaking of some papers, saying that it was upsetting that JIT’s summons to Hussain Nawaz were seen on social media.

The Supreme Court should take notice of the leaking of JIT’s summon. She added that despite

Hussain Nawaz being a nonresident Pakistani, he appeared before the JIT even though he did not have to abide by the directives of JIT. Daniyal Aziz severely criticised the PIT chief Imran Khan and termed a proclaimed offender. He accused the Election Commission of Pakistan of being too lenient with Khan, saying that no action was taken against him for not appearing before it.—DNA

Imran phones Jemima for record of Bani Gala land funds transfer ISLA M A BA D: Pa k ist a n Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan has contacted his ex-wife Jemima Goldsmith for the record of transfer of funds for the purchase of his Bani Gala estate, sources told Geo News Wednesday.

According to sources, Imran Khan telephoned Jemima on Tuesday night and asked her

for record of bank transactions pertaining to the purchase of land in Bani Gala.

Pa r t y sou rce s i n for med Geo News that Jemima told the PTI chief that the bank through which the money was transferred has been merged in Lloyds Bank, UK. She has also contacted Lloyds Bank and assured of providing it to

Khan’s lawyers as soon as she received it.

Meanwhile, PTI spokesman Naeemul Haq claimed that all record pertaining to the amount sent for the purchase of Bani Gala land is present.

He, however, rejected reports of Jemima’s arrival in the country as ‘baseless.’

PSX upgraded to MSCI Emerging Market index KARACHI: Amid high volume and record transactions, the Pakistan Stock Exchange remained bearish this week against expectations of bulls ruling the market, losing almost 3.5 percent in three days and seeming to remain so in coming days, analysts said.

On June 1, PSX would be included in the Morgan Stanley Capital International

(MSCI) Emerging Markets index, seen as a major booster to the market by analysts.

The PSX-100 index dropped 861 points to 50,519 points, but volume surged to 410 million with record turnover of USD 783 million, almost 4.5 times higher than normal transacted value at PSX, dealers said.

Pa k i s t a n s t o ck s we r e

expecting some big inflows ahead of June 1 when the bourse was to be upgraded and included in the MSCI Emerging Market regime after almost ten years.

Experts were hoping for huge trading activity and a bullish trend in the market as huge foreign inflows were expected ahead of June 1 from investors who follow MSCI EM index.

towards the Sharif family, hence PML-N had shown concerns over their inclusion in the JIT, she added.

Mariyyum also alleged that the two JIT members had misbehaved with Tariq Shafi, a cousin of the prime minister, and said

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PM directs for no unscheduled load-shedding in any part of country during Ramazan.

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has directed Ministry of Water and Power to ensure there is no unscheduled load shedding anywhere in the country during the holy month of Ramazan. He was chairing a meeting of Cabinet Committee on Energy in Islamabad on Tuesday to review power supply situation in the country.

The Prime Minister directed

to ensure uninterrupted power supply all over Pakistan during Sehar and Iftar.

The Prime Minister directed for the calculation of accurate figures for estimated power demand and expected supply from existing as well as under implementation plants over the next 12 to 36 months. He also directed for re-verification of the amounts of circular

debt from 3rd party auditors.

Nawaz Sharif said provincial representatives be included in decision making on important issues related to the power sector. Minister for Water and Power Khawaja Asif informed the meeting that steps are being taken to end unscheduled load-shedding in different parts of the country.

Pakistan strongly condemns terrorist attack in Kabul

Pakistan strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Kabul on Wednesday morning. Foreign Office in a statement in Islamabad said that Pakistan being a victim of terrorism understands the pain and agony that such incidents inflict upon the people and society.

Expressing sympathies with Afghan people, Pakistan said it firmly stands with Afghan brothers in this hour of grief and anguish.

The statement said that blast has also caused damage to the residences of some Pakistani diplomats and staff, living in the close vicinity, and inflicted minor injuries to some.

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Aircraft with 146 passengers exceeds runway in Indonesia The Indonesian passenger plane carrying 146 people skidded off the runway as it landed.

A Indonesian passenger plane carrying 146 people skidded off the runway as it landed in the eastern Papua region on Wednesday, an official said, the latest mishap to hit the country’s aviation sector.

No one was hurt after the Boeing aircraft operated by domestic carrier Sriwijaya Air overshot the wet runway at the airport in Manokwari city, said transport ministry spokesman J. Adravida Barata.

TV footage showed people being evacuated from the plane, as it rested on its belly on grass next to the runway.

It is just the latest of many accidents for Indonesia’s air

Traditional dance on a marriage ceremony at Gulmit, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. The cultural heritage of Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan is rich, beautiful and unique and it manifests in local traditions, music and local dress. Exclusive photo by The Destination team

The Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation distributes basic food supplies to the needy people in Pakistan In continuation of the United Arab Emirates humanitarian assistance to Pakistan and its friendly people, the Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation in collaboration with UAE Embassy in Islamabad has begun distributing food assistance to poor and needy families in Pakistan, as part of its annual Ramadan Ration Programme.

During the Holy Month of Ramadan, the foundation will provide food aid to the underprivileged, orphans, widows, disabled and needy people all over the Pakistan This comes as part of the efforts of the UAE under the directions of its leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces within the framework of the foundation’s Ramadan programmes that aim to support the vulnerable people in

Cholera outbreak kills 532 in Yemen: WHO

At least 532 people have died since a cholera epidemic broke out in war-torn Yemen one month ago, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

I n a Tw i t t e r p o s t o n Wednesday, the WHO said more than 65,300 suspected cases of cholera have been recorded in 253 districts in the country.

International organizations

- - i nclud i ng t he W HO, UNICEF and the International Committee of the Red Cross -have recently stepped up the delivery of medical supplies to Yemen, where local health authorities are struggling to cope with the outbreak.

Yemen has fallen into civil war in 2014 after Houthi rebels overran capital Sanaa and other provinces.

In 2015, Saudi Arabia and its

Arab allies launched a massive air campaign aimed at reversing Houthi gains and shoring up Yemen’s pro-Saudi government.

According to UN officials, more than 10,000 Yemenis have been killed in the conflict to date, while more than 11 percent of the country’s total population has been displaced from their homes.

At least 58 migrants killed in Mediterranean over weekend

the number of brotherly and friendly countries around the world.

The Distribution ceremony in Islamabad will be held on Thursday 1st June in E-11 Islamabad (Zakia Marquee, Main Margalla Road) at 10:00 am by official from Foundation and representatives from UAE Embassy in Islamabad to a total of 1200 families in the region.

transport sector. In February, a Sriwijaya plane carrying 192 people from China to Bali was forced to turn back after the crew realised one of its doors was not properly closed.

I n t he sa me mont h , a

passenger plane operated

by Indonesian f lag carrier Garuda skidded off the runway as it landed at the airport serving the city of Yogyakarta in heavy rain.

The aviation sector has been booming in recent years as a

growing middle class increasingly use planes to get around the vast archipelago, but critics say safety standards have not kept pace with the expansion.

Kenya opens Chinese-built railway Kenya’s President Uhur u Kenyat t a on Wed nesd ay inaugurated a Chinese-built railway, the country’s biggest infrastructure project since independence that is aimed at cementing its role as the gateway to East Africa.

The boxy red-and-white diesel train left from a gleaming new terminal in the port city of Mombasa, carrying Kenyatta, Chinese dignitaries and citizens from around the country on its maiden journey to Nairobi.

The five-hour journey will take less than half the time to drive between the two cities,

a hair-raising trip on a onelane highway clogged with lumbering trucks and where accidents claim dozens of lives each year.

“Today we celebrate one of the key cornerstones to Kenya’s transformation to an industrialised, prosperous, middleincome country,” Kenyatta said at the inaug u ration ceremony.

Dubbed the Madaraka (Freedom) Express, the train can carry 1,260 passengers and replaces the so-called “Lunatic Express” -- a railway built more than a century ago by colonial Britain which was

known for lengthy delays and breakdowns.

The old railway, whose construction became the stuff of legend as a pair of man-eating lions devoured some 135 workers, is credited with shaping Kenya into its current form.

Pakistan to attend Kabul conference on June 6

LAHORE— Pakistan has decided to attend the international conference on peace that Kabul is going to host on June 6. 25 countries will participate in the conference including America, China, Russia, India, Iran and Pakistan.

The Foreign Office of Pakistan has completed initial preparations to explain its role and viewpoint in the conference. The foreign office has in this regard said that Pakistan will let

the participants know of its efforts to ensure peace in Afghanistan, as stability in South Asia is not possible without securing peace in Afghanistan.

Furthermore, the names of Additional Foreig n Secretary Tasneem Aslam and Director General of Pakistan’s Ministr y of Foreign Affairs Mansoor Ahmad Khan are under consideration for representing Pakistan in the conference.

Australia promises 30 more troops for NATO’s Afghanistan mission

Russian warships fire 4 cruise missiles at IS’ position in Syria Russia says its warships in the Mediterranean Sea have fired four cruise missiles at the Islamic State group’s positions in Syria. The Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement in Moscow that the missiles targeted IS positions in the ancient city of Palmyra.

The ministry said Russia had notified the US,

India-Pakistan border flare-up a zero-sum game At places along the Line of Control (LoC), barely a wire separates the Indian soldier and his Pakistani counterpart. The genesis of the recent flare-up was the killing of five Indian soldiers on the Indian side of the LoC. The media blitz in Delhi found more

fodder with a spike in infiltration attempts and exchange of fire beyond the LoC at posts across the international border.

Hostilities reached their peak with the detection and elimination of a rather large group of infiltrators in the Keran sector north of Srinagar. In

between, the militant groups in Kashmir valley seemed to have drawn inspiration and staged a well-executed attack on a police post and an army unit in Jammu and Kashmir, deep inside Indian territory.

What are the possible reasons for this spurt?

Sweden—Sami eco tourism

At least fifty-eight migrants, including many children, have been killed in the Mediterranean over the weekend while trying to reach Italy. More than one hundred migrants are still missing in the sea. About ten thousand people were rescued off the coast of Libya during last four days in major rescue operations.

ICC Champions Trophy to begin today The ICC Champions Trophy will begin at Oval today.

The first match of the tournament in Group A will be played between host England and Bangladesh. Pakistan will play their first match in Group B against archrivals India on Sunday at Birmingham.

Australia will send an additional 30 troops to join the NATO-led training and assistance mission in Afghanistan, bringing its total deployment there to 300, Defense Minister Marise Payne said on Monday.

NATO requested more troops last month as U.S. President Donald Trump considers whether to expand the operation by several thousand, 16 years into the seemingly intractable war against the Taliban and other Islamist militants.

Australia is not a member of NATO but is a staunch U.S. ally and has had troops in Afghanistan since 2002.

“These additional (Australian Defence Force) members will allow Australia to commit additional advisers to further develop the longterm capabilities of the Afghan security forces, as part of our current train, advise and assist mission,” Payne told a Senate committee.

In February, U.S. General John Nicholson, the commander of NATO’s Resolute Support mission, requested several thousand more international troops to break a stalemate against the Taliban, the remnants of al Qaeda, Islamic State and other Islamist groups.

About 20,000 Sami live in Sweden – with their own cultural heritage, language, flag and parliament. Eco-tourism is a relatively new way for Sweden’s native population to make a living. Guided tours of northern lights and rides in reindeer sleds are examples of popular activities. Credits: Asaf Kliger/imagebank.sweden.se

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NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL (continued from 29th May 2017) Cardiovascular diseases and stroke and othe complications.

Cardiovascular diseases and stroke nf lam mation f rom R A can spread and damage your heart, heart lining, and blood vessels.

The writer has a 40-year work Atherosclerosis, which is damage, and plaque and experience in federal government and has directed numerous health cholesterol buildup, in the blood vessels, can lead to heart attacks and stroke. Research shows that people projects. with RA have a 60 percent higher risk for heart attacks after a year of living with the disease.

Atherosclerosis usually doesn’t have symptoms until it becomes very serious. Most people don’t know they have this condition until they experience a heart attack or stroke. In some cases, you may feel chest pain or restriction. Talk to your doctor about your risk for heart and blood vessel inflammation. You can manage certain risk factors such as weight, diet, and medication.

Difficulty breathing Inflammation can also affect the lining of your lungs and cause scarring. One in 10 people with RA will develop interstitial lung disease (ILD), a life-threatening condition that can cause heart failure. Inflammation in the lungs can also cause other complications such as bronchitis, pleurisy, or small growths in the lungs (intrapulmonary nodules).

Inflammation in the lungs usually doesn’t have symptoms until the later stages. But scarring in the lungs can eventually cause shortness of breath and decreased oxygen in the blood. Some lung diseases are treatable with anti-inflammatory medications. But if a condition like ILD develops and is severe. Your immune system, in this case, attacks your glands that produce saliva and tears, causing dryness and tissue scarring. This also affects the mouth and increases your risk for ulcers. Dry mouth increases your risk for oral bacterial infections that may lead to tooth decay and gum disease.

Thin and brittle bones Chronic inflammation can cause your bones to become thin and brittle. This loss of bone density, or osteoporosis, increases your risk for bone fractures. Studies show that bone loss in people with RA occurs mostly around the affected joints. If you are on corticosteroids for RA, this medication can also thin your bones. Loss of bone density doesn’t often have symptoms until the later stages. Early signs of brittle bones may appear as weak nails or back pain. You can also take steps to prevent bone thinning with a high-calcium diet, vitamin D, and weightbearing exercises. Also talk to your doctor if you’re concerned about your bone health.

Vasculitis, or inflammation of the blood vessels Vasculitis can cause skin rashes and ulcers on the legs or around the nails. Skin rashes will look like small red dots. This condition usually develops after you’ve had RA for a long time.

Symptoms include small red dots on the skin, or in severe cases, ulcers around the fingernails and on the legs. Vasculitis is very serious if not treated, but can be controlled with RA Treating

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Arthritis its causes, symptoms and complications skin rashes involves treating the underlying inflammation with corticosteroids, NSAIDs, or DMARDs. These medications can also cause other side effects such as easy bruising, sun sensitivity, or thinning of the skin.

Fever, weight loss, and fatigue Sometimes flu-like symptoms aren’t the flu, but RA. With RA, your immune system is attacking tissue in your joints, and so you may experience some of the general symptoms of inflammation throughout your body. This can feel like the flu, with fatigue, a low-grade fever, and loss of appetite. You may feel the typical symptoms of illness such as high temperature, sweating, and loss of appetite. Most people also feel fatigue and experience general weight loss as a result of not eating, and from the inflammatory process itself. It’s also possible to get post-viral arthritis after a viral illness. A virus can intensify the pain in swollen joints for several weeks or months.

RA is an autoimmune disease that causes the body’s immune system to attack the joints. Fibromyalgia is a disorder

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Barcelona appoint Ernesto Valverde as new head coach He replaces Luis Enrique.

Barcelona has appointed Ernesto Valverde as their head coach on a two-year deal, with an option for a third. Former Barca forward Valverde announced last week that he was leaving Athletic Bilbao after four years in charge. He replaces Luis Enrique, who revealed in March that he would leave the club - who finished second in La Liga - at the end of his three-year contract.

Tobacco use impoverishes families, national economies: Dr Sohail ISLAMABAD—Consultant P ul monologist Shifa I nt e r n a t io n a l Ho s pit a l (SIH) Dr. Sohail Naseem on Wednesday said that tobacco use brings suffering, disease, and death, impoverishing families and national economies. “It is a threat to any person, regardless of gender, age, race, cultural or educational background,” he said during an awareness campaign among patients and general public organized by Shifa International Hospital (SIH) Islamabad to mark World No Tobacco day.

The campaign was organized to highlight the health risks associated with tobacco use and advocating for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption.

More than 7 million deaths from tobacco use every year, a figure that is predicted to grow to more than 8 million a year by 2030 without intensified action.

In this regard information stalls were placed in Shifa Hospital, where all kind of information literature related to the Tobacco use and its effects was available

including Broachers, Flyers, Pamphlets and Booklets.

Large number of people from twin cities joined the campaign, and found the campaign material informative and helpful in avoiding

tobacco use.

“More than 60, 0000 nonsmokers are dying each year from second hand smoke word wide and 1/3 rd of them are children,” he said.

Putin, Saudi’s deputy crown prince, discuss oil, Syria

Russia and Saudi Arabia hailed their growing partnership in oil markets and dialogue on Syria on Tuesday, in a departure from past hostilities between the top global producers and major players in the Middle East.

Russian President Vladimir Putin heaped praise on De put y Crow n P r i nce Mohammed bin Salman, who looks after the kingdom’s defense and energy, as he welcomed the possible future king to the Kremlin.

It was the second meeting between the two men over the past year following a breakthrough meeting in China, where Putin and

Prince Mohammed showed the first signs the world’s two biggest oil exporters could clinch a deal to prop up oil prices.

Non-OPEC Russia had long opposed any cooperation in reducing oil output in tandem with OPEC, where Saudi Arabia is de facto leader.

Russia’s military campaign in Syria to support President Bashar al-Assad in the past two years has effectively pitted the Kremlin in a direct military confrontation with Saudi Arabia as the Sunni kingdom has long fought for Assad’s removal.

But the oil price plunge in

the last two years has overstretched the budgets of both producers, making joint cuts more likely, especially with Russia facing a presidential election next year and Saudi Arabia requiring higher prices for economic reforms and the listing of its energy giant Aramco.

“The relations between Saudi Arabia and Russia are going through one of their best moments ever,” Prince Mohammed told Putin.

“We have a lot of common ground. As far as our disagreements are concerned, we have a clear mechanism of how to overcome them. We are moving forward quickly and in a positive way,” he added.

“The most important thing is that we are succeeding in building a solid foundation to stabilize oil markets and energy prices,” Prince Mohammed said.

Last December, Russia and 10 other non-OPEC nations agreed to join OPEC’s output cuts for the first time in 15 years. Last week Moscow agreed to extend its cooperation by another nine months until March 2018.

Both Moscow and Riyadh said that cooperation would last beyond the current agreement as both countries are still trying to find ways to co-exist with U.S. shale oil producers, who are not part of the global output reduction deals.

As a part of Tuesday’s talks, the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia signed a memorandum of understanding with the Russian Direct Investment Fund to explore an opportunity to join a consortium of investors in a Moscow real estate project.

The Russian fund also said in statement both parties are evaluating more projects, including in retail, real estate, alternative energy projects, transportation and logistics infrastructure.

“We are grateful to you for your ideas and the joint work between OPEC and the countries which are not part of the cartel,” Putin told Prince Mohammed. “We support political contacts, contacts between defense ministries. We work together on sorting out difficult situations, including in Syria,” Putin said.

accompanied by musculoskeletal pain and symptoms of fatigue, trouble sleeping, and problems with memory and mood.

RA and the immune system A normally functioning immune system can tell the difference between “attackers,” such as germs or viruses, and healthy cells. When the body is attacked by illness, the immune system fights back. But when autoimmune dysfunction occurs, the immune system mistakes healthy cells for invaders, and attacks them instead. In someone with RA, this causes inflammation of the tissue around the joints. RA can also affect the eyes, lungs, skin, and heart. Inflammation is a normal part of the immune response. However, inflammation from RA is part of the problem.

It causes considerable pain, damage to joints, and reduced mobility. The same substances that cause inflammation of the joints can also cause a fever. While inflammation of the joints can be severe enough to cause a fever, it is important to remember that an infection is a real possibility. RA also causes an increase in metabolic rate, which can also result in a fever. Normal body temperature ranges from 97°F to 99°F. Fevers under 101°F are not considered serious in adults and are also not uncommon in RA patients.

RA medications Medicines that suppress the immune system, also called immunosuppressants, are often used to treat RA. This means that the immune system in an RA patient might not respond effectively to a virus or bacterial infection. Additional illnesses can cause serious complications for RA patients.

Rheumatic fever Rheumatic fever is a serious illness that occurs mostly in children who have recently experienced strep throat. It has similarities to the early symptoms of RA, but is not related to RA. Rheumatic fever affects joints. But unlike RA, rheumatic fever only lasts a few weeks. It can affect any single joint, and often the same joint on the other side of the body.

Diagnosing RA fever So how can you tell if your fever is caused by RA? The first step is to determine if you’ve been diagnosed with RA. If so, a fever under 101°F may indicate fever caused by RA. However, your doctor also needs to determine that you have: In case of RA fever, you should: -Drink plenty of fluids.

-Keep warm if you’re experiencing chills.

-Remove extra layers of clothing and try to keep cool if you’re hot and sweating.

If your fever rises above 101°F, contact a doctor so that the underlying cause can be determined.

If you have RA, make sure to tell your doctor. Be prepared to tell them what medicines you’re using for RA treatment. Low-grade fever is an expected part of having RA. It’s usually caused by the inflammation of the joints, or by an improperly working immune system. Contact a doctor in case of fever over 101°F. A fever could indicate an underlying viral or bacterial infection that the immune system has not responded to due to an immunosuppressant.

Chinese state councilor calls for moving forward China-Japan ties in positive direction Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi met with Japanese Foreig n Mi n ister Fu m io Kishida, calling for joint efforts to develop bilateral ties in positive direction. Yang said that China and Japan should take the opportunity to enhance the positive factors and eliminate the negative ones in the SinoJapanese relations, upholding the spirit of taking history as a mirror while looking forward to the future.

Abiding by the four political documents and the four-point agreement between the two countries, China and Japan should move in a positive direction to exclude interferences and push for the stable and healthy development of bilateral relations, he said.

He stressed that the two countries should properly address sensitive issues in order to achieve a stable improvement of bilateral relations. He urged the Japanese side to honor its words and cautiously and properly handle important matters

of principle including the Taiwan and historical issues, and to safeguard the political foundation of its relations with China.

Yang also called on the two sides to enhance dialogue and properly manage differences and to make joint efforts to safeguard the peace and stability in the East China Sea in the spirit of the four-point agreement.

Kishida, for his part, said that

the two countries are facing important opportunities to develop bilateral ties as this year marks the 45th anniversary of the normalization of China-Japan diplomatic ties and the next year marks the 40th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Peace and Friendship between China and Japan.

He said Japan is willing to join hands with China to expand positive aspects in bilateral

relations, enhance exchanges and dialogues at all levels, strengthen political mutual trust, deepen practical cooperation and promote people-topeople exchanges with China.

The two sides also exchanged views on the nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula. Yang reiterated China’s principled stand and views on the issue, stressing that it is necessary for the international community,

Chinese Muslim woman scales Mount Everest A Chinese Muslim woman f rom Nor thwest China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region has successfully scaled Mount Everest.

Officially named Ma Liyamu, a Muslim from Jichang Hui Autonomous Prefect ure, Xinjiang, Maizi started doing outdoor sports in 1996 but concealed her career from her other family members except her father until the media widely reported her in 2015, official sources said here on Tuesday.

In 2015, she was severely injured in an avalanche at her base camp in Nepal as she was preparing to climb Everest. But after recovering, she geared up again and successfully reached the top of Everest last May. From being an amateur climber, and later a coordinator for a mountaineering firm, to running a high mountain trekking agency, the 47-yearold woman has been persistent in her efforts despite suffering obstruction in this male-dominated industry.

Maizi became an assistant of Yang Chunfeng, known as the pioneer of Chinese folk mountaineering in 2009.

Mainly in charge of logistic support services, she assisted Yang, also from Xinjiang, in scaling 11 of the 14 mountains in the world that are taller than 8,000 meters, including Everest.

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Chinese interested in signing MoU with FPCCI

KARACHI, 31 MAY (DNA) Wang Dong, Director General of Linyi Trade City in China has showed his interest in signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) for mutual cooperation in trade, investment and increasing import and export between Pakistan and China.

The Director General along with a high powered delegat ion visited FPCCI. Sa qib Fay ya z Magoon, Vice President FPCCI and members of Pakistan China Business Council of FPCCI welcomed the delegation.

Wang Dong thanked the President FPCCI Zubair F. Tufail for the warm welcome

that he received and said that China Pakistan friendship is eternal, and it is beyond economic and trade cooperation.

Explaining the role of his organization and importance of Linyi city he said, “It is a city in Shangdong province and it’s a new Business hub in Southeast of China, the city is also called capital of logistics and has number of Exhibition Centers, Warehouses, Retail parks, Whole sale markets, Manufacturing plants and thousands of companies from China and rest of the world are already operating and taking their share.”

Wang Dong added that they are already working in Gwadar on a project where they have built an Exhibition Center of 6000 sq. m and a

Warehouse of 140,000 sq. m.

“The project is towards completion and the workforce includes Chinese and Pakistani men and the perception spread that only Chinese have been hired by Chiese companies working on China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects and in Gwadar is a devoid of truth,” he said He also invited the Pakistani businessmen to participate in China (Linyi) International Trade and Logistics Fair (CLITLF) being organized from 23-25 Sep. 2017. He said, “Pakistani products would be in high demand in Chinese markets and also emphasized that Pakistan must work on non-traditional commodities to trade and

export.”

“This exhibition and Linyi Trade city offers enormous opportunities as thousands of buyers from around the world shall be attending this fair and it could be a window of opportunity for Pakistani products to export not only to China but to take orders from other countries,” Dong added.

Zubair F. Tufail agreed to visit Linyi Trade City China in July this year along with a delegation from Pakistan and its participation in the Trade Fair in September 2017.

T he me et i ng wa s also attended by Zahid Umer, C h a i r m a n P a k- C h i n a Business Council (PCBC), Zafar Saeed, and Former Chair man PCBC Jawed Khalili.

All constructive suggestions from MPS to be accommodated in next year’s budget: Ishaq Dar

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar says improving well-being of general public and addressing their needs is main priority of budget for FY 2017-18.

He was chairing a meeting on matters related to Finance Division in Islamabad on Tuesday.

He said that, like each year, the present gover n ment has held comprehensive

consultations with all stakeholders and various experts during budget preparations this year.

The Finance Minister urged the off icials of Finance Division to continue their hard work and undertake all necessary efforts to fulfill the targets for the ongoing fiscal year.

On the occasion, Ishaq Dar

congratulated the officials of Finance Division on successfully undertaking all budget related activities, culminating in the budget speech by the Finance Minister and the laying of Finance Bill 2017 in Parliament.

He also appreciated the commitment and hard work of the team at Ministry of Finance which resulted in successful

and timely completion of budget preparations.

T h e Fi n a n c e M i n i s t e r expressed confidence that ongoing budget session will conclude smoothly, and reiterated that all constructive suggestions from parliamentary colleagues will be welcomed and given due consideration before the final approval of the budget.

I n A zad Jam mu and Kashmir, more than sixty thousand patients have been treated free of cost under Prime Minister’s Free Medical Emergency Services program.

The first phase of this program was started on 2nd of this month under which all treatment including life saving drugs and other medicines are being provided free of cost at special emergency units established at 10 government run hospitals in the state.

Official sources told our Muzaffarabad Correspondent

that at initial stage, government has created 297 new posts and provided 160 million rupees for medicines to execute this mega project.

Sources said that 165 million rupees are being allocated in the next year’s budget by creating 950 new posts of doctors’ nurses and paramedics to meet the requirements of the staff in all public sector hospitals in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

Speaking to our Cor respondent, Deput y Medical Superintendent of Sheikh Zayed Al Nahyan Hospital Muzaffarabad Dr.

Noman Manzoor Butt said that according to the vision of Prime Minister Raja Farooq Haider Khan the government

Islamabad – May 31, 2017: Jazz has successfully tested Voice over LTE (VoLTE) in Pakistan with its collaboration partners – Huawei and Nokia. In line with the Telco’s digital agenda and strategy of leading innovation across the industry, subscribers will be able to enjoy this service in the near future, once more handset manufacturers join the ecosystem.

“Providing impeccable voice and data experience to Jazz customers is our continuous

endeavor and we are humbled to be the first in Pakistan to conduct successful VoLTE trial using the latest technology. Once we move towards the com mercial lau nch, VoLTE shall enable our valuable customers to enjoy premium voice services with more than 80% reduction in call setup time, and on top of it they can cherish the true essence of data session during call,” said Khalid Shehzad, Chief Technology Officer – Jazz.

Balochistan government is taking keen interest in providing modern sports facilities to the youth in far flung areas of the province.

A spokesman of Provincial Sports Department told our correspondent in Quetta that for this purpose, sports stadiums equipped with sophisticated facilities in different districts are being constructed at a cost of more than one hundred and ten million rupees.

Sports complexes are also

Jazz to Soon Enable VoLTE across its Network

Panama Case: JIT to summon Qatari Prince again ISLAMABAD —The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) responsible for probing the Panama Papers evidence will once again summon the Qatari Prince.

The decision was taken during the 13-hour meeting of the joint investigation team in Islamabad the other day.

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif s son Hussain Nawaz was questioned twice in three days by the JIT that is probing the Sharif family’s business dealings abroad in the high-profile Panama Papers case.

While talking to the media before leaving the JIT headquar ters, Hussain Nawaz warned to move court against any official of the investigation team who resorts to unlawful attitude. He further said that he would reappear before the JIT whenever asked.

Reportedly, legal counsel of premier’s son was not allowed to accompany him during the interrogation. President of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), Saeed Ahmed also recorded his statement to the JIT

Special Economic Zone to be established at Rashakai

process of four phases, the first step of conducting dialogues with Board of Control for Cricket in India has completed, and next three steps are yet to come.

On the other hand, India’s sports minister Vijay Goel bashed Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for holding the meeting with PCB, and said the governing body should first talk to the government before giving any proposal to Pakistan.

The minister once again rejected any possibility of playing series with Pakistan.

Let it be known that BCCI

The government has decided to acquire one thousand acres land for the project A special economic zone will be established at Rashakai near Mardan at a cost of over three billion dollars under China Pakistan Economic Corridor

get Pakistan’s support for Big Three system, but later refused to play.—DNA

LSM registers impressive 5.1% growth during 9 months ISLAMABAD— - Large Scale Manufact u r ing (LSM) in the country has witnessed an impressive 5.1 percent growth during first three quarters of current fiscal year as compared to 4.6 percent in same period last year. The Year on Year, LSM recorded significant growth of 10.5 percent in March 2017 as compared to 7.6 percent of March 2016.

Official statistics Monday showed that manufacturing sector is backbone of economy and constitutes second largest sector of economy contributing 13.5 percent to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and generating biggest number of industrial employment with technology transfer.

It comprises mainly of LSM with 80 percent share

in manufacturing and 10.7 percent in GDP whereas small scale manufacturing accounts for 1.8 percent in total GDP and 13.7 percent share in manufacturing.

The third component of the sector is slaughtering and accounts for 0.9 percent in overall GDP and its share in manufacturing is 6.7 percent.

The data further showed that production data of LSM received from Oil Compa n ies Adv isor y Committee (OCAC) comprising 11 items, Ministry of Industries and Production 36 items and Provincial Bureau of Statistics 65 items have contributed in LSM period average growth by 0.03 percent, 3.97 percent and 1.07 percent respectively.

The overall manufacturing

(CPEC).

According to official sources the government has decided to acquire one thousand acres land for the project. The special economic zone will boost trade and business activities in the province.

Panama Case: JIT to summon Qatari Prince again had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with PCB to play six bilateral series with Pakistan to

Balochistan govt to provide modern sports facilities to youth

being constructed in three areas of Khuzdar district at a cost of about 100 million rupees. The spokesman said indoor football halls are also being constructed in Quetta, Chaman, Gwadar and Nushki at a cost of 86 million rupees.

PFA recovers 10,000 dead chickens in Lahore

LA HOR E — T he P u njab Food Authority has recovered at least 10,000 dead chickens during raid in Begum Kot and arrested a shopkeeper. As per police, the suspects were running a food outlet with the name of Hafiz Chargha.

A case has also been lodged against the accused and detailed investigation will be conducted into the matter.

Earlier, Punjab Food Authority had recovered more than 1200kg substandard meat in

Lahore and arrested two suspects. The authorities on a tipoff received stopped a car and a mini truck at a check post near EME Society and recovered unhygienic meat.

PFA also seized at least 200kg meat in Lahore’s Thokar Niaz Baig area. Livestock authorities said that the dead animals’ meat had been brought to Lahore from out of station.

Seven culprits were reportedly arrested in the operation.

UN launches USD 75 million appeal for Libya

‘India’s father’ will also hold dialogues with Pakistan: Najam Sethi LA HOR E — Pak ist an C r ic ke t B o a r d ( P C B) E xe c u t i ve C o m m i t t e e chairman Najam Sethi has Wednesday said that ‘India’s father’ will also hold dialogues with Pakistan regarding the bilateral series.

Najam Sethi expressed his views while talking to media at Lahore airport on returning back from Dubai, and said the impression that negotiations with India failed in Dubai is wrong. If the matter is not solved, we shall move to International Cricket Council, he remarked.

Sethi said this is a complete

is committed to improve the quality of medical services for the masses.

ISLAMABAD —The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) responsible for probing the Panama Papers evidence will once again summon the Qatari Prince.

The decision was taken during the 13-hour meeting of the joint investigation team in Islamabad the other day.

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif s son Hussain Nawaz was questioned twice in three days

by the JIT that is probing the Sharif family’s business dealings abroad in the high-profile Panama Papers case.

While talking to the media before leaving the JIT headquar ters, Hussain Nawaz warned to move court against any official of the investigation team who resorts to unlawful attitude. He further said that he would reappear before the JIT whenever asked.

The United Nations has launched 75.5-million dollars appeal to tackle a swelling humanitarian and migration crisis in Libya. The UN’s High Commissioner for Refugees said the funds would be used for providing essential services to displaced people, refugees and asylum-seekers.

300 MW Coal-Fired power plant to be established in Gwadar under CPEC Pakistan government and a Chinese company signed an agreement today to build a 300-megawatt coal-fired power plant in Gwadar.

The project will be established under China-Pakistan

Economic Corridor.

The agreement to this effect was signed between P r ivate Power a nd Infrastructure Board and China Communications Construction Company.

UBL Funds opens 6 new investment centers

sector continued to maintain its growth momentum with more vigor during current fiscal year. During 2017, it recorded an impressive growth of 5.3 percent against 3.7 percent of last year which helped overall industrial sector to improve by 5 percent against 5.8 percent last year.

In March 2017, highest increased was recorded in

automobiles 20.97 per cent, food, beverages & tobacco 20.80 per cent, iron & steel products 19.52 per cent, fertilizer 10.00 per cent, pharmaceutical 7.79 per cent, non-metallic mineral product 7.12 per cent, wood products 4.14 per cent, chemicals 3.23 per cent, textile 2.25 per cent, rubber products 1.65 per cent and paper & board 0.12 per cent.

ISLA M A BA D — U BL Fund Managers Limited (UBL Funds) on Wednesday announced the expansion of its network with the launch of 6 new investment centers all across Pakistan during the course of May and June 2017.

Aiming to increase its reach and customer base, UBL Funds will inaugurate investment centers in Jhelum, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, and Gujranwala, along with relocation in Hyderabad.

In addition to these, investment centers in Faisalabad

and Islamabad will be added to the portfolio exclusively for investors of Al-Ameen Funds – UBL Fund Managers Islamic product portfoli These investment centers aim to provide convenience and ease of access to potential investors and will further contribute to the growth of the Mutual Funds industry in Pakistan.

Speaking on the occasion, Yasir Qadri, CEO of UBL Fund Managers Limited, said, “We are continuously striving to make investment

more flexible and convenient for our customers, and will keep working steadily along this path.”

He further added, “Our Smart Savings Centers offer investors the opportunity to it and discuss their financial goals with our qualified team of investment advisors.

Based on the client’s profile and financial needs, our advisors identify the best possible investment avenues to assist them in fulfilling their goals.”

With the launch of its new

investment centers, UBL Funds will have a total of 16 branches nationwide while Al-Ameen will have six. UBL Funds’ existing invest ment centers are in Karachi, Lahore, Isla mabad , Faisalabad , Hyderabad, Mult an, Peshawar, Rawalpindi, and Abbottabad. Simultaneously, there are also alternative distribution channels based in Bahawalpur, Mianwali, Sargodha, Sukkur, Wah Cantt, Attock, and myriad of other cities.