Six policemen among 13 hurt in Wana blast; varsity head attacked – Pakistan
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: Six police personnel and seven civilians were injured in an explosion in Wana tehsil of South Waziristan district, on Monday morning. Separately, Gomal University Vice Chancellor Dr Shakibullah came under an armed attack while he was leaving the University of Agriculture, Dera Ismail Khan. He survived the ambush though his car was damaged […]
AirPods Pro 2 can be used as ‘clinical-grade’ hearing aids, says Apple
Listen to article Apple has announced that its AirPods Pro 2 can be used as “clinical-grade” hearing aids, although FDA clearance is still pending. The hearing aid feature enhances specific sounds, like speech or environmental noises, in real time. It also creates a personalized hearing profile for users, tailoring audio experiences across music, movies, and phone calls. […]
E-cigarette, vape banned in Haripur as part of 90-day crackdown on nicotine products
Deputy Commissioner Haripur Shoaib Abbas Tuesday has imposed a ban on e-cigarettes, vapes, and related nicotine products in Haripur district. The ban, effective from September 6, 2024, will remain in place for 90 days under Section 144. The district administration has imposed the restrictions including the E-cigarettes, vapes, and nicotine products are banned from use […]
Pakistan makes good start at Nomad Games in Kazakhstan – Sport
Members of the Pakistan contingent participate in the opening ceremony of the games.—Courtesy Nomad Games ASTANA: Pakistan won two bronze medals on the first day of the World Nomad Games, a competition featuring sports played by the nomadic peoples of Central Asia. The competition, which started on Monday in Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana, will feature over […]
Shibli Faraz seeks probe into ‘rigging’ in 2018, 2024 polls – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The opposition leader in the Senate on Monday proposed a judicial probe into the alleged rigging in 2018 and 2024 general elections. “Let us move a joint resolution for the formation of a judicial commission to probe what happened in 2018 and 2024 elections,” PTI’s Syed Shibli Faraz said while speaking in the House, […]
Senate panel approves first-ever Cannabis Authority Bill – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Science and Technology on Monday approved the country’s first-ever Cannabis Authority Bill after a delay of over four years due to disputes between ministries over its jurisdiction. The discord over the bill was even witnessed during a meeting of the committee as its chairman Senator Kamil Ali Agha stressed […]
Shoaib Malik and Misbah-ul-Haq are key signings for the second season of the US Masters T10.
As excitement mounts for the second season of the US Masters T10, cricket fans in North America are eagerly anticipating a showcase of high-octane cricket. With the teams having finalize their rosters, the stage is set for a thrilling tournament filled with spectacular matches and exceptional entertainment. The US Masters T10 is poised to make […]
Pakistan among countries with highest exposure to conflict: report – World
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is among the countries with the highest exposure to conflict and is also among the 15 countries with the highest disaster risk, according to the World Risk Index 2024 report published on Monday. Pakistan, which was pushed out of the top 10 by Russia last year, has now replaced China, while Mexico and […]
US Congressman honoured with Sitara-i-Khidmat for fostering Pakistan-US ties
Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, awarded Congressman Alexander N. Green the Sitara-i-Khidmat for his exceptional efforts in enhancing Pakistan-US relations. The award was presented at a special ceremony at the Pakistani Embassy in Washington DC on Monday. The ambassador recognized Green’s advocacy for a positive image of Islamabad in Congress and his work […]
Qaiser claims PTI MNAs being coerced to support ‘legislative package’ – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Hours before police swung into action and took into custody the top leadership of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), senior opposition leader Asad Qaiser accused the government of using strong-arm tactics to bully its opponents into supporting what he called ‘a key legislative package’. Speaking on a point of order on the floor of the […]