Do eggs increase cholesterol levels, new research
A study recently published by Harvard Health Publishing questions long-held beliefs about the association between eating eggs and cholesterol, finding that dietary cholesterol has a far smaller impact on blood cholesterol levels than originally believed. It also reported that dietary cholesterol does not have a significant impact on the level
Mahmood Khan Achakzai expresses reservations about PTI
The head of the opposition alliance Tehreek-i-Tahafuz Ain Pakistan, Mahmood Khan Achakzai, has expressed concern over the lack of discipline in the Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), saying that there is only one leader for every 100 people in the PTI. Addressing lawyers at the camp of the presidential candidate of Lahore Bar,
Weather authorities warn of dense fog in KP, Punjab and upper Sindh
PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a fog advisory for several districts of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), and Upper Sindh, warning motorists and commuters of reduced visibility in the morning hours. According to the latest update, moderate to dense fog is currently affecting parts of Punjab, with visibility
More Pakistanis leaving for work abroad amid economic challenges
ISLAMABAD: The number of Pakistanis going abroad for employment continues to rise, with over 762,000 nationals travelling overseas for work last year official data revealed. According to the Bureau of Emigration, a total of 762,499 Pakistanis went abroad for employment in the last year, marking an increase of 35,000 compared
Free cancer medicines to be provided under public-private partnership
The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination and Roche Pakistan signed an agreement to facilitate the provision of cancer treatment to patients residing in federally administered areas. The Federal Minister announced that Roche Pakistan will provide free medicines for three major types of cancer under a new agreement.
M-1 motorway closed for traffic due to dense fog
PESHAWAR: The National Highway and Motorway Police (NHMP) has closed the motorway from Peshawar to Islamabad for all types of traffic due to dense fog. The closure affects several sections of the road due to poor visibility caused by fog. Specifically, the area from Swabi to Peshawar is closed, and
Amir Muqam highlights governance, security issues in KP, criticises CM Karachi visit
PESHAWAR: Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit-Baltistan and SAFRON and President Pakistan Muslim League (N) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Engineer Amir Muqam criticised Chief Minister Sohail Afridi visits to Karachi, saying the province is grappling with severe financial, administrative and security challenges. In a statement, Amir Muqam said Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is facing
Severe financial crisis grips University of Peshawar, committee demand federal control
PESHAWAR: The joint action committee on Peshawar University facing a severe financial and administrative crisis demanded federal control. Peshawar University is in the grip of a severe financial and administrative crisis. An important meeting of the Joint Action Committee of the University of Peshawar was held in which the deteriorating situation
U.S. invested $144 billion in Afghanistan reconstruction from 2002-2021
ISLAMABAD: A final report by the U.S. Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) has revealed that the United States spent $144 billion on reconstruction in Afghanistan over two decades from 2002 to 2021. The U.S. Inspector General’s final assessment covers the war and reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan from 2001
Report on riots during KP CM’s visit to Punjab Assembly to be sent to IG Punjab
Riots occurred during Chief Minister KP Sohail Afridi’s arrival at the Punjab Assembly, and the identification of those involved has been completed. A report detailing the findings has been sent to IG Punjab. The investigation report prepared regarding the riots outlines that all individuals who caused the disturbance have been
