Author: Laiba Kainat

The federal government has announced 4 days of Eid holidays 2024, starting from April 10, 2024. According to the official Eid holidays notifications 2024 on Wednesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved holidays from April 10, 2024, (Wednesday) to April 13, 2024 (Saturday). The Eid holidays 2024 notification Pakistan stated that all government and semi-government offices will remain closed during these Eid holidays. The Met Office on Monday predicted that the Eid ul Fitr will fall on April 10, 2024, as the Shawwal moon is expected to be sighted on April 9, 2024. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) stated the moon…

Loki vegetable is a vine plant that belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. It is a widely used vegetable with high nutritional value. It is an elongated, hydrating, and bottled-shaped vegetable with numerous benefits. It is harvested when it is tender and young. It is a very common vegetable used in Pakistan and India. It has been used traditionally to treat conditions, including pain, cough, fever, and asthma. It is an excellent source of vitamins B, and C, and many other nutrients. Loki vegetable has a natural cooling effect on the body which also allows the body to release heat. Moreover,…

Many children, youngsters, and adults have issues with loss of appetite. Loss of appetite can be due to several reasons. The medical term used for the loss of appetite is anorexia. This is different from anorexia nervosa which is particularly an eating disorder. A loss of appetite occurs when you do not feel hungry or have the urge to eat food. This can cause you to feel full, not want to have meals with other people, and not enjoy the sight, smell, or taste of food (food aversion). This condition can happen gradually over some time or suddenly. If loss…

Many children and young people are underweight in Pakistan. If you are someone who is also struggling to gain weight, then you should follow a healthy Pakistani diet plan for weight gain. Some people think that consuming fizzy drinks and eating fast food can aid in weight gain. It is true; however, it can also destroy the healthy at the same time. Many people think that gaining weight is quite easy. But it is not true for all. We understand the struggle when we actually go through the process. Gaining weight is way more tricky than losing weight. We cannot…

If you are feeling pain, scratches, swelling in the throat, change of voice, and difficulty in swallowing, then you might have throat pain or sore throat. Throat pain can be associated with many different throat conditions, including sore throat, tonsillitis, etc. Most commonly, throat pain is due to a sore throat. A sore throat is a pain, irritation, or scratchiness that is accompanied by difficulty in swallowing. Sore throat also known as pharyngitis most commonly occurs due to viral infection like flu or cold. A sore throat which is caused by any virus resolves on its own. Moreover, to relieve…

Pakistanis are expected to have six Eidul Fitr Holidays in 2024, which might fall on April 10, 2024, sources within the metrological department stated.  In 2019, the Federal Minister of Science and Technology, Fawad Chaudhary, introduced the Lunar Calendar to address the problems related to the moon sighting. According to the Lunar Calendar, the Holy month of Ramadan will be completed in 29 days. If there will be 29 days of Ramadan, then Eidul Fitr will be celebrated on April 10, 2024 across Pakistan. As per the PMD, the Shawwal moon might be sighted on the evening of Ramadan 29…

Karachi: The Sindh government has announced a public holiday on April 4, 2024 (Thursday) due to the death anniversary of PPP founder Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.  The notification issued by the Sindh Government stated: “The Government of Sindh has been pleased to declare 4th April, 2024 (Thursday) as Public Holiday on occasion of 45th Martyrdom anniversary of Quaid-e-Awam Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, Ex-Prime Minister of Islamic Republic of Pakistan throughout the Province of Sindh,”. Adding on, it also said that all government offices, corporations, autonomous and semi-autonomous bodies, and local councils under the administrative control of the provincial government except those…

Hepatitis C is a virus that mainly affects the liver. It causes chronic liver inflammation and long-term liver damage. It causes swelling and inflammation in the liver which damages the tissues of the liver with time. Chronic inflammation over the years can cause serious damage to the liver. It should be noted that Hepatitis C is one of the leading causes of liver failure and liver transplantation in the US. Many people do not develop its symptoms until severe damage has been done to the liver. Hepatitis C is spread through contact with infected blood. It is transmitted through infected…

Lice are tiny and wingless insects that feed on human blood. They live in the human head and can be transferred from one person to another with close contact or sharing belongings. Head lice are commonly found in children and teens. Their bite can make the scalp itchy, irritating, and bloody, and the scratching can cause infection. Although head lice do not spread any disease, it is better to treat head lice right away to prevent their spreading. In this article, we will look into the types of lice, their causes, and symptoms. We will also look into how to…

Sarson ka Tel (Sarson oil) is extracted from black, white, or brown mustard seeds using a steam distillation process. It is very versatile and used in various parts of the world. It is a common ingredient in Indian and Pakistani cuisine. It is well-known for its pungent aroma, strong flavor, and high smoke point. It is commonly used in the kitchen and also for massage purposes. Sarson ka tel is very commonly found around the world and can be brought from any grocery store near you. In this blog, we will look into the benefits of sarson ka tel, sarson…