Eclipsing horror of Tehrik-e-Taliban

ISLAMABAD: One of Pakistan’s most vicious militant groups has dramatically stepped up its attacks over the past month, striking mosques, Christians and security forces in attacks that have killed more than 60 people in what appears to be a backlash to military operations against it.

Ever since it broke away from the Pakistani Taliban in 2014, Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, or the Freedom Movement, had been carrying out sporadic attacks, often weeks or months apart. But since the beginning of September, it has struck 10 times, including a horrific bombing of a mosque last month that

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Pakistan: Trading Fire With India After 'Unprovoked' Attack

Pakistan's military on Wednesday accused India of another "unprovoked" attack in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir, saying it "befittingly" responded by returning fire, a sign of increasing tension between the two nuclear-armed archrivals.

In a statement, the military said Pakistani and Indian troops were still exchanging fire in Kashmir. It was unclear if either side suffered casualties.

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India to Pakistan: Stop dreaming about Kashmir

United Nations: Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday told the United Nations that Pakistan should stop dreaming about capturing Kashmir because it is and will always remain an integral part of the country.

In a strong reply to Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s address to the UN General Assembly last week, Sushma Swaraj hit out at the neighbour on the issue of terrorism and raked up the “human rights violations” in Balochistan.

She told the world body that India had offered an unconditional hand of friendship to Pakistan but got in return cross border terror attacks.

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Imports of used cars continue to ride high

KARACHI: The vacuum created by the absence of local assembling of below-800cc cars in Pakistan is being filled by higher imports of small cars.

Small cars constituted almost half of the total imports of used cars in July-August, latest data shows.

Fascinating colours and designs, airbags, central locking, power windows, air conditioners and, above all, the automatic option are some of the features that make buyers go wild about these cars.

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Diabetes in pregnancy poses serious health risks to mother, baby: expert

Karachi: Being overweight or obese, marrying at an advanced age, and having a family history of diabetes are some of the major factors that make women vulnerable to diabetes during pregnancy, a condition carrying serious health risks for both the mother and foetus. Its incidence especially among Asian and African women is increasing, said Stockholm-based medical specialist Dr Carina Ursing, who delivered a lecture on gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) at the PMA House on Saturday.

GDM is a condition in which women with no previous history of diabetes develop high blood glucose (sugar) levels during pregnancy.

A senior consultant at the Karolinska Institute, Dr Ursing is an expert on GDM and currently engaged in a project in India relevant to her expertise.

Speaking to Dawn on the sidelines of the event which aimed at creating awareness about GDM among medical professionals, Dr Ursing said there had been an unprecedented increase in the incidence of obesity and diabetes all over the world. Unlike the statistics of a few years ago, she added, there were more diabetic patients in developing countries than developed countries.

“Type 2 diabetes has rapidly evolved from a disease of the rich to a disease that now afflicts the poor. Estimates show that diabetes affects at least 285 million worldwide out of which two-thirds occur in developing countries,” she said.

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FIA deports Filipina, slaps fine on airlines

LAHORE: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Saturday deported a Filipina and imposed a fine of Rs500,000 on a foreign airlines for not checking her legal status before boarding her on the flight.

According to an FIA spokesman, a Filipina, Melanie Delos Santos, arrived here on a flight, EK-624, from Dubai. She was having Pakistani visa with double entries into the country which she had already availed.

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Britain for easing Pakistan, India tension, says envoy

LAHORE: Britain wants easing of tension between Pakistan and India as she is concerned over the present situation in the region, says the British High Commissioner in Pakistan, Thomas Drew.

Mr Drew called on Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif here on Saturday and discussed matters of mutual interest, promotion of bilateral relations and the situation in the Indian occupied Kashmir.

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Unfortunate that India continues vilification campaign against Pakistan: FO

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) on Sunday rejected accusations levelled by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that India was “trying to distract world attention from the atrocities perpetrated by its occupation forces” in India-held Kashmir (IHK), the state-run radio service reported.

In his first speech since the Uri attack, Indian PM Modi, addressing Pakistan, said: "We will isolate you. I will work for that."

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Explosion near Quetta's Sariab road

QUETTA: A loud explosion was heard in Quetta's Sariyab road area on Tuesday, DawnNews reported.

It is unclear how severe the blast was. Casualties are feared. Police have cordoned the area off.

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