When, how long should you walk after dinner to help control blood sugar?
A short walk after dinner may help regulate blood sugar levels and reduce the sharp rise in glucose that can occur after eating, according to research. Blood sugar can rise rapidly after a meal, with glucose levels often approaching their peak around 30 to 60 minutes after eating. Starting a
Govt steps up crackdown on potentially harmful cosmetics
ISLAMABAD: The government has moved to tighten regulations on cosmetics, with the Senate Standing Committee on Science and Technology unanimously approving the Pakistan General Cosmetics Bill aimed at curbing the manufacture and import of substandard products. The meeting, chaired by Senator Kamil Ali Agha at Parliament House, was attended by
Crude oil prices cross $105 per barrel in global market
Global crude oil prices continued to rise amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, with Brent crude climbing above $105 per barrel. Brent crude gained $4.19 to reach $105.40 per barrel in the global market. Meanwhile, the price of US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose by $4.53 to $100.58
New challenge looms for H-1B visa holders in US
WASHINGTON: H-1B visa holders and other temporary foreign workers in the United States could face a major new hurdle as the Trump administration has proposed eliminating the 60-day grace period currently available to some workers after their employment ends. According to a government notice published online on Thursday, the proposed
Four gang-rape suspects killed by own accomplices during police operation in Peshawar
PESHAWAR: Four suspects allegedly involved in a gang-rape case were killed after a police party came under heavy gunfire in the jurisdiction of Rahman Baba police station, according to Capital City Police Peshawar. Police said the four suspects were being taken to the scene of the incident for identification when
PMDC issues important notification for Afghan students
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has issued a detailed notification regarding the legal status and registration of Afghan medical students studying in Pakistan, clarifying that the same laws and visa policies apply to all foreign students without discrimination. According to the PMDC spokesperson, no specific restriction has
Key meeting on minority rights in Peshawar reveals 2,106 vacant government posts
PESHAWAR: A meeting of the One-Man Commission on the constitutional and legal rights of the minority community, employment quota and educational opportunities was held in Peshawar, where officials revealed that 2,106 government posts reserved for minorities remain vacant in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The meeting was chaired by One-Man Commission Chairman Dr
Massive Tax Evasion Uncovered in Malakand and KP Tax-Free Zones
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has launched an investigation into alleged massive tax evasion in the tax-free zones of Malakand and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). According to a Geo News report, FIA sources said the agency is investigating alleged tax evasion amounting to Rs1.12 trillion involving imported materials in the
Fuel Price Shock: Petrol and Diesel Prices Hiked Again
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has once again increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel, with the new rates taking effect from September 11. According to a notification issued by the government, the price of petrol has been increased by Rs3.05 per litre, taking the new price to Rs370.80 per
Peshawar: Five Militants Killed in CTD Operation
PESHAWAR: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Peshawar Region has killed five suspected militants, including a key commander of Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K), during an operation near Shamshatoo Camp in Peshawar. According to the CTD, the operation was carried out at a compound of the Kabul English Language Centre, where militants
