Death toll from Bangladesh floods rises to 59 – World
The death toll in Bangladesh from heavy rainfall and subsequent floods caused by river overflows continues to rise, with media reporting 59 deaths as of late Saturday. The Dhaka Tribune said monsoon rains have wreaked havoc across the country for nearly two weeks, severely impacting millions of lives. According to authorities, the floods have affected […]
Liverpool sink Manchester United 3-0 with Diaz double
Listen to article MANCHESTER: Two goals from Luis Diaz and one from Mohamed Salah helped Liverpool stroll to a 3-0 victory at Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday, with Erik ten Hag’s side humbled by their fierce rivals. Liverpool dominated a United team who could not keep pace with them in the first half, the […]
Fungus-powered ‘biohybrid’ robots learn to drive
Scientists at Cornell University have developed a “biohybrid” robot that moves in response to signals from the nervous system of fungi. These robots incorporate mycelium, the root system of fungi, which senses and communicates through electrical signals. Researchers grew mycelium directly into the robot’s electronics, allowing it to drive the machine by processing these natural […]
Strategy paper on mending ties with Bangladesh ready
ISLAMABAD: Diplomats including ambassadors who served in Dhaka have prepared a strategy paper for the government of Pakistan, envisaging a roadmap to reset ties with Bangladesh after the recent political change in the country, according to people familiar with the development. They told The Express Tribune on Sunday that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently invited […]
2 injured in grenade attack on Quetta security checkpoint: police – Pakistan
Two bystanders were injured on Sunday in a grenade attack on a security checkpoint in Quetta’s Chaman Phattak area, according to a senior police official. Superintendent of Police (City) Azhar Shah told Dawn.com that the injured were taken to Civil Hospital, adding that police and CTD cordoned off the area and launched an investigation. Preliminary […]
Patients struggle to access neurological facilities
KARACHI: For a disgruntled person exhausted by the hassles of everyday life, the ability to sit and walk with ease might never come across as a blessing yet for patients with spinal cord injuries struggling to access treatment at public hospitals, the overwhelming sense of helplessness accompanying their disability, both literally and figuratively, is enough […]
2 injured in Quetta blast near security checkpoint: police – Pakistan
Two bystanders were injured on Sunday in an explosion near a security checkpoint in Quetta’s Chaman Phattak area, according to a senior police official. DSP City Abdul Malik Durrani told Dawn.com that the injured were taken to Civil Hospital, adding that police and CTD have cordoned off the area and launched an investigation. Balochistan Health […]
Two children among three dead after falling into well in Karachi
Three people, including two children, died after falling into a well in Karachi’s Garden area, rescue officials said on Sunday. According to Rescue 1122, the incident occurred when the two children fell into the well, prompting a rescue operation. Tragically, both children and a young man who entered the well to save them drowned. The […]
Sargodha landlord admits to killing, burying employee over theft accusation: police – Pakistan
A landlord in Sargodha has admitted to killing his employee and burying him in a crop field after accusing him of theft last month, police said on Sunday. According to Sargodha police spokesperson Khurrum Iqbal, police at the Kot Momin police station received information on August 30 that an individual named Mazhar Iqbal had been […]
Sargodha landlord admits to killing, burying employee in crop field after theft accusation: police – Pakistan
A landlord in Sargodha has admitted to killing his employee and burying him in a crop field after accusing him of theft last month, police said on Sunday. According to Sargodha police spokesperson Khurrum Iqbal, police at the Kot Momin police station received information on August 30 that an individual named Mazhar Iqbal had been […]