Month: November 2015

‘Jewish lobby’ behind world terrorism: Khursheed Shah

‘Jewish lobby’ behind world terrorism: Khursheed Shah

Posted by | Nov 26, 2015 | |

MINGORA: Leader of the opposition in the National Assembly and PPP leader Syed Khursheed Shah on Monday insisted a ‘Jewish lobby’ disguised as Muslims was behind terrorist activities in the world, while the terrorism-sponsoring states had become superpowers. “Muslims are not terrorists. The present terrorism is sponsored by a Jewish lobby in the guise of Muslims,” he told lawyers during a Swat District Bar Association function in Swat. Khursheed Shah said it was PPP leader and Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, who strengthened the ‘broken and defeated’ Pakistan after the fall of Dhaka by getting the 1973 Constitution unanimously...

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Brain Foods That Help You Concentrate

Brain Foods That Help You Concentrate

Posted by | Nov 25, 2015 | |

From www.webmd.com Ginseng, Fish, Berries, or Caffeine? Listen to the buzz about foods and dietary supplements, and you’ll believe they can do everything from sharpen focus to enhance memory, attention span, and brain function. But do they really work? There’s no denying that as we age, our body ages right along with us. The good news is that you can improve your chances of maintaining a healthy brain if you add “smart” foods and drinks to your diet. Caffeine Can Make You More Alert There’s no magic bullet to boost IQ or make you smarter — but certain substances, like...

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Manglore overcomes Amankot in Football final

Manglore overcomes Amankot in Football final

Posted by | Nov 24, 2015 | |

By Fazal Khaliq  MINGORA: Prince Football Club Manglore defeated Young Man Amankot 1-0 in the final of the Major General Sanaullah Memorial Football Tournament here on Monday.  The tournament which saw 30 top teams from Swat district take part with General Officer Commanding, Swat, Major General Nadir Khan distributing trophies and prizes at the closing ceremony. More than the game, though, the tournament was a celebration showcasing the locals’ love for the game where thousands of football fans turned up to witness the final. “We’ve seen every game of the tournament thanks to our great passion for the game,” Khan Azam,...

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NUST students reach Swat to help quake victims

NUST students reach Swat to help quake victims

Posted by | Nov 23, 2015 | |

By Fazal Khaliq  MINGORA: The National University of Science and Technology (NUST) students on Sunday distributed non-food items among 500 quake affected people here. The NUST students and administration with the support of Pak Army reached the Grassy Ground in Makan Bagh here to distribute the non-food package among the quake affected people, who thanked the generous support in their hard times. Shamsher Ali, a resident of Gul Kada, who received the package, said that his house was partially damaged in the earthquake and had not received any help yet. “I am really grateful to the NUST students who stood...

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Farmers in Swat enjoy high income for their dried red persimmons

Farmers in Swat enjoy high income for their dried red persimmons

Posted by | Nov 23, 2015 | |

By Fazal Khaliq  MINGORA: Electric dryers powered by local micro hydro power plants (MHPs) are transforming the poor farmers’ lives towards economic advancement as they saw over 80 per cent increase in their profits for their dried red persimmons after seeing attractive demand in the local and national markets. Owing to suitable climatic conditions, the red persimmons are in abundance in Swat valley which produces over 50,000 tons of the fruit, and, apart from regular orchards, every house in the upper belt of Swat has two to three persimmon trees. However, the poor farmers couldn’t get commercial benefits of...

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