Spacecraft flies closer to Mercury than planned after thruster glitch – World

PARIS: A spacecraft carrying European and Japanese probes passed closer to Mercury than originally planned overnight after thruster problems delayed the mission to study the little-known, Sun-scorched planet. The BepiColombo mission launched in 2018 on a winding path that had been intended to enter the orbit of the planet closest to the Sun in Dec […]

Imran Khan threatens NAB officer during toshakhana case hearing

Former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder, Imran Khan, threatened a National Accountability Bureau (NAB) investigator during a Toshakhana case hearing, warning of legal action upon his release from custody. During a court proceeding held at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, related to a new Toshakhana reference, Imran approached the NAB investigation officer, Mohsin Haroon, […]

Oxford chancellor election – Pakistan

PAKISTAN’S media is abuzz about Imran Khan’s bid for the chancellorship of Oxford University. The conversations seem to discount his having been chancellor of the University of Bradford in 2005-2014. It reminds me of a member of my English family asking why so many of my friends went to Oxford or Cambridge. To me it […]

Fire at Kenya boarding school dormitory kills 17 boys

NAIROBI: A fire swept through a boarding school dormitory for young children in central Kenya early Friday, killing 17 boys who were asleep, according to police. Citizen Television reported that the victims were burned beyond recognition. Their footage revealed collapsed iron roofing and charred metal storage boxes on top of bunk beds. The fire took […]

Mohsin Naqvi under fire in parliament for ‘destroying’ cricket – Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the interior minister, came under fire in both houses of parliament following Pakistan’s embarrassing defeat at the hands of Bangladesh in a two-match Test series in Rawalpindi, with lawmakers demanding his resignation from the board. They said there was no justification for making Mohsin Naqvi […]

China promises $50bn for Africa over three years – World

BEIJING: Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday pledged over $50 billion in financing for Africa over the next three years, promising to deepen cooperation in infrastructure and trade with the continent as he addressed Beijing’s biggest summit since the pandemic. More than 50 African leaders and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres are attending this week’s […]

Imran Khan claims he is being deliberately intimidated through Faiz Hameed’s trial

Former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding leader, Imran Khan, has claimed that he is being intimidated through the trial of former intelligence officer General Faiz Hameed. Speaking to journalists at Adiala Jail, Khan expressed his concerns, calling the trial without the inclusion of retired General Bajwa a “malicious” move. “Using General Faiz Hameed’s […]

12 Nutritious High-Carb Foods You Shouldn’t Overlook

PUBLISHED September 06, 2024 Carbohydrates have gotten a bad rap over the years, often being linked to weight gain, type 2 diabetes, and various health problems. While it’s true that processed, sugar-laden, and refined carbs can be harmful, many high-carb foods are actually packed with nutrients that can support a healthy diet. Carbohydrate-rich foods, especially […]

Pesco told to register FIRs against grid takeovers – Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: After months of restraint, the federal government has decided to take legal action against the forced takeovers of grid stations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and deploy the Frontier Constabulary for protection of the power company’s infrastructure. The issue has been a point of friction between the federal government led by PML-N and the PTI provincial […]

Islamabad court withdraws KP CM’s arrest warrants – Pakistan

ISLAMABAD / PESHAWAR: A court in Islamabad withdrew the arrest warrants for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Thursday in a case related to the recovery of liquor and weapons, following the Peshawar High Court’s decision to grant him protective bail. On Wednesday, judge Shaista Khan Kundi had issued the non-bailable arrest warrants […]

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