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The Star Of Pakistan Shahid Afridi Proposes Drug Tests for Students Twice a Year

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 The Star Of Pakistan Shahid Afridi Proposes Drug Tests for Students Twice a Year The usage of drugs among the youth in the country is increasing rapidly as thousands of youngsters are taking up drugs every day and it has concerned former Pakistan captain, Shahid Afridi, to a great extent. In a YouTube video, the veteran all-rounder recommended the Federal Government to enact a policy to bind students in schools, colleges, and universities all over the country to undergo drug tests twice a year. Every now and then it is reported in the mainstream media that police have caught youngsters red-handed while doing drugs at private parties which puts their parents under a great deal of stress. The former Pakistan captain added that both parents and teachers must remain vigilant and keep an eye on the outdoor activities of their children and students, urging them to take care of themselves. Tackling the addiction to drugs among the youth will prevent them from developing health-related co...

Diabetes Killed More People Than COVID-19 and Dengue in 2021

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Diabetes Killed More People Than COVID-19 and Dengue in 2021   Diabetes became more prevalent in Pakistan in 2021 as more than 33 million adults are now living with the disease, a report by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has revealed. Where deaths due to the disease are concerned, diabetes accounted for more than 400,000 deaths in the country during 2021 which is more than any other country in the region. Deaths from diabetes in 2021 are significantly higher than dengue and COVID-19 which accounted for over 200 and 18,000 deaths in the same period respectively. The report titled “10 th  IDF Diabetes Atlas” revealed that one in four Pakistanis or 26.7% of the country’s population has diabetes which is the highest prevalence rate for any country in the world. According to the report, Pakistan has the third-largest population suffering from the disease after China and India which have 141 million and 74 million people battling with the ailment respectively. Besides, ...