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Study of 173,000 Pakistanis:


THENENS      Genetic clues to diabetes, heart

“Saturday, June 20, 2026 June 20, 2026


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for general public and
all relevant departments
/ institutions / organiza-
tions ete. that J, Taqadus
Maria visited my relatives
House No, R-29, Gulistan
Malir, Karachi from Pun-
jab and during travelling
near . Malir-15. Bridge,
I have lost my original
educational ~ documents
and papers pertaining
to my Nursing Diploma,
Bearing No, 7233, I tied
my best for searching
but remained failed. If
anyone found the afore-
mentioned paper’s/docu-
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such number Le, 0335-
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intimated to concerned
jurisdiction's Police Sta-
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‘Romamecha Entry No, 21
of Dated: 26.05.2026. (SE-
NK-2606-0081)

I, Dileep Kumar S/o Relu
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Yards Situated at Gul-
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Scheme Karachi ‘from
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Hyder Khan CNIC: 12103-
14041823, If_ anybody
institution - having any
clainvObjection to the
said Sale, Should Sub-
‘mit their objection with
Documentary Evidence
to the Director Admin-
istration/ Secretary Gul-
shan-e-Benazir Township
Scheme, Port Qasim Au-
thority: Karachi. within
() days of this pubdlica-
tion after that no claim
whatsoever shall not be
accepted and transfer
transaction of said plot
will be completed. (SE-
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disease, obesity uncovered

“By M Wagar Bhat     *whole-exome and whole-ge-- . Observations involving wereentirely new compared to are tailored toa person's unique
.                                              ome sequences from individ-  genes associated with Parkin. international genetic databases.

ISLAMABAD: A Tandmark  tals recruited from 23 citics son's disease provided impor- .

study involving 173,303 Paki across the country,

stanis has identified more ‘The study confirmed sev- ment of safer therapies,

Italy hands over historic
antiquities to Pakistan

‘Italian authorities confiscated
+ smuggled artefacts in 2007

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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistant

tection, it added.’ :
.- The statement also
recalled Italy’s significant

genetic makeup,
. Researchers also discove The study was led by Prof] embassy has said that seven academic contributions in
tant information for develop. ered naturally inactive forms Danish Saleheen and Dr Asif] historic antiquities recov. Pakistan's archacological
of 6,476 genes, representing Rasheed in collaboration with| ered by Italy's Guardia di landscape, including the

than 3.1 million previously” eral known gene-disease asso- Prof Shabasd Ab Khan, Vice nearly one-third of all human an international team and Pakt-| Finanza have been officially establishment of the Italian
unknown genetic variants, ciations while also revealing Chancellor of Health Services protein-coding genes, More stani researchers, induding Dr| handed over to Pakistan Archaeological Mission in
creating one of world’s largest new insights into cardiovas- Academy (HSA), described than 2,200 of these genes had Sharecf Khalid, Dr Malecha/ and arrived in Islamabad Swat in 1055 under Profes-
genomic resources and offer. cular disease, diabetes, obe- research as a landmark study never before been identified Zaman Khan, Dr Lubna Kam-/ on Thursday, marking an
ing new insights into inherited  nae and neuro- andnoted the institution collab in this inactive state anywhere ani, Prof. Shahzad Ali Khan, | important step In cultural

and bfestylorelated di

ailment, diabetes, obesity, ticipants reported their parents better understand inherited and such inactive gene.
fotty liver problem, and Par. were first cousins, making lifestylorelated diseases affect According to Dr Lubna across Pakistan.
Kinson’s disease,            Pakistan] population particu- {ng Pakistanis and could kadto Kamani, one of researchers, ©

. erated in conducting it. He said in the world One in every five Muhammad Jahanzaib,| cooperation belween the
* The diseases include heart   Some 30.6 percent of par- findings would help scientists participants carried at least one. Muhammad Rehan Mian, and] two countries,

viously handed over to the

Whole-exome sequencing| Consulate General of Paki-

Researchers say these find larly valuable for identifying carlicr diagnosis, discase pre- the project is particularly sig- data generated as part of the| stan in Milan in April Jast
ings could pave the way forsafer disease-causing genes and dis- vention, and the development nificant for Pakistan, where study was funded by Regen-| week, following their recov.

and more effective treatments, covering new:

Led by Prof Danish Sale.
twen, Dr Asif Rashocd, and Prof genetic variants linked to ty'spopulation. -~
Shahzad Ali Khan, the study, lower levels of harmful cho-      The research team ana- among relatives,
published in prestigious Jour- lesterol and triglycerides,  lysed 166.625 cxomes.and6678 —- Scertists sak the genomic Institutes of Health (NTE).

drug targets: of more precise and effective inherited disorders are rel- eron Pharmaceuticals, Astra-| ery by Italian authorities.
Researchers identified treatments tailored to the cour atively common due to the Zeneca, Novartis, and Astellas| The items have now been
++ + high prevalence of marrisges Pharma Inc., with additional | safely transported and offi-

Support from the US National | cially received in blamabad

after completion of all pro-

nal Nature, addresses a major reinforcing existing cholester- whole genomes, {dentifying resource coukl eventually help The research was approved | cedural requirements. The
gap in global medical research ol-lowering therapies. They more than 66 million genetic doctors identify individuals at by Institutional Review Board | embassy further noted that
and provides a comprehensive also found some naturally changes across 19,021 genes. increased risk of disease before of the Center for NonCommu-| the latest repatriation fol-
genetic reference for Pakistan. inactive genes appeared to pro- Of these, over 3.1 million vari- spraptors appear, improve the nicable Diseases and National | lows an earlier transfer of 90

‘The research fs based on tect against fatty liver disease nts had never previously been diagnosis of rare inherited con Bioethics Committee of Pald-
Pakistan Genome Resource and could become targets for observed in nomSouth Asian ditons, and advance precision stan, and all participants pro-
(PGR), a biobank containing future medications,              populations, Nearly two million medicine, in which treatments vided written informed consent,

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2,005 individuals being monitored in Punjab
By Sher All Khaitl              “movement restrictions have been ited the faciliy and reviewed live nef have been deptoyed, supported
- imposed on 1,418 individuals identi- cyber: -patrolling system,  He said by 61 companies of Pakistan Army
LAHORE: At least 2,505 individu fied as provocative speakers, while maintaining peace during Muharram and 76 companies of Rangers across
als included in Fourth Schedule speaking bans have been enforced 1s a collective national responsibil. various districts.
are under close surveillance, Home on 704 others. The 2,506 irtividuals Ity and directed authorities to take Dr Qazi said Digital Media Call
Secretary informed Chief Secretary listed on Fourth Schedule are also bmumediate legal action against those ‘is operating 24/7 with 2 system for
during his visit to Home Department, being strictly monitored to ensure spreading religious hatred or provoc- real-time reporting and legal action.
According to official brief.’ public safety,                  . =. ative materialonting, .            He urged the public to report any
ings, Home Department has so far To enhance security measures, ©. Secretary Home Dr Ahmad sectarian or inflammatory content
reported more than 16,000 objec. Punjab government has established Javed Qazi briefed Chief Secretary through Home Department's ded-
tionable social media accounts a dedicated Digital Media Cell within on security and cyber-monitoring icated WhatsApp numbers to help
to Pakistan Telecommunication Home Department to monitor social plans, stating arrangements have maintain peace during Muharram,
Authority (PTA) for blocking due to media platforms around the clock been finalised for 37,868 religious. The government reiterated {ts
content promoting sectarian hatred and respondin real time to sectarian, gatherings and 9,412 processions commitment to maintaining law and
and public disorder,                            , “iolent, and haterelated content. across the province,                      _.. order and promoting interfaith har-
As part of preventive measures, Chief Sceretary Punjab vis-,  Sfore than 125,000 police person. mony throughout the province.

antiquities in October 2025.

Those artefacts were
confiscated in 2007 by Ita-
ly's Carabinieri Command
for the Protection of Cul-
tural Heritage under the
Ministry of Culture, high-
lighting a sustained effort
to recover iNegally traf.
ficked cultural property.
It stated that Pakistan
and Italy share a long-
standing relationship in
archaeology and cultural
heritage preservation,
with both countries ree-
ognised globally for their
ancient sites, museums,
and rich historical repos-
ltorles, The coopera