Train hijackers’ calls traced to Afghanistan: FO – Pakistan
• Foreign Office says India involved in sponsoring terrorism against Pakistan• No indication from US about possibility of travel ban ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office said on Thursday that intelligence reports and operational findings had confirmed that the perpetrators of the attack on the Jaffar Express remained in touch with their handlers in Afghanistan throughout the […]
Kubra Khan to Star Opposite Shuja Asad in Exciting New Drama
Kubra Khan is back and ready to captivate audiences once again! After making waves with her stellar performance in the hit drama Noor Jahan, the talented actress is set to return to television in a brand new project after her highly publicised wedding to fellow co-actor Gohar Rasheed. This time, she’ll star opposite Shuja Asad, […]
Security guards in Canal Road rage incident – Newspaper
LAHORE: Armed guards of a private security company reportedly fired shots on a car rider at Dharampura Underpass, thrashed him and fled the scene, leaving a vehicle and some weapons on the spot. A video clip of the incident went viral on social media, showing the armed security guards escorting a luxury vehicle blatantly violating […]
How Drinking Okra Water Can Support Weight Loss and Boost Health
Okra, also known as lady’s finger, is a versatile vegetable enjoyed in many cuisines worldwide. Beyond its well-known digestive benefits, okra is gaining attention for its potential role in weight loss, particularly through its water extract—okra water. But how does okra water actually work, and how can you consume it effectively to maximize its benefits? […]
US judge extends Columbia student’s deportation ban – World
NEW YORK: A US judge has extended his order blocking federal authorities from deporting a detained Columbia University student, in a case that has become a flashpoint of President Donald Trump’s administration’s pledge to deport some pro-Palestinian college activists. US District Judge Jesse Furman had temporarily blocked Mahmoud Khalil’s deportation earlier this week, and extended […]
UN probe terms Israeli attacks on reproductive centres ‘genocidal’ – World
GENEVA: A United Nations investigation concluded on Thursday that Israel carried out “genocidal” acts in Gaza through the systematic destruction of sexual and reproductive healthcare facilities. The UN Commission of Inquiry said Israel had “intentionally attacked and destroyed” the Palestinian territory’s main fertility centre, and had simultaneously imposed a siege and blocked aid including medication […]
GDP and the quality of life – Newspaper
IT is that time again — the usual boom-and-bust cycle of Pakistan’s endless economic cycle — when we begin to hear increasing murmurs of higher GDP growth. The monks in the power halls of the country zealously sing hymns of ‘high growth’ and ‘stability’, and those who govern us promise dizzying heights for the umpteenth […]
Ministers vow to improve health facilities – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Health Services Mustafa Kamal on Thursday contacted provincial health ministers to make a collective strategy to address health-related issues. He held telephone calls with Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique, Sindh Health Minister Azra Fazal Pechuho, Balochistan Minister Bakht Muhammad Kakar and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister’s Adviser on Health Ehtisham […]
Saim Ayub’s PSL 2025 return hinges on key medical test on tuesday
Pakistan opener Saim Ayub continues rehabilitation from an ankle injury sustained during the Cape Town Test against South Africa in January. However, his participation in the upcoming HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) will depend on a detailed medical assessment on Tuesday. The assessment will determine whether the 22-year-old will be fit in time for the […]
Balochistan Assembly condemns use of women for suicide attacks – Pakistan
QUETTA: The Balochistan Assembly on Thursday adopted a resolution condemning the use of women in terrorist activities in the province. The lawmakers proposed a joint action plan in consultation with all stakeholders to restore peace and order in the province. The resolution was moved by Meena Majeed, the chief minister’s adviser, during the session presided […]