Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway opened for traffic
PESHAWAR: The National Highways and Motorway Police announced on saturday that all motorways, including M-1 Peshawar-Islamabad, have been reopened for traffic. According to motorway police spokeperson motorway M-1 from Peshawar to Islamabad has been reopened to all types of traffic after visibility improved. Earlier, the M1 motorway from Peshawar Toll
Prolonged dry weather causing diseases across kurram
KURRAM: Prolonged dry and cold weather condition and lack of rain in Parachanir, Kurram have led to a shrap rise in seasonal diseases. The number of patients with viral diseases like flu, chest infection and pneumonia increased due to prolonged dry weather conditions. Health experts and local authorities are sounding
Winter season brings tourist rush to Kalam valley
Ikram Sadiqui MINGORA: The winter season has come back with intensity to Kalam Valley, drawing an exceptionally large crowd of visitors this week. The surge of tourists has entirely occupied the Kalam bazaar while hotels are noting 70% guest capacity. The significant rise, in cars has additionally intensified traffic congestion
Australia’s under-16 social media ban sets new global standard for online safety
MELBOURNE: Australia is the nation to implement a countrywide restriction on social media access for children under 16 signifying a change in policy amid the era of artificial intelligence and worries, about internet safety. Starting December 10 leading social media platforms. Such, as Meta, TikTok and YouTube. Must legally block
Scientists claim first evidence of lightning on Mars
ISLAMABAD: Astronomers stated they have obtained proof of lightning activity on Mars, representing a revolutionary breakthrough in the study of the Martian atmosphere. International news sources report that NASA’s Perseverance rover, which touched down on Mars in 2021 to investigate evidence of life has been studying the Jezero Crater area
Pakistan’s Muhammad Waseem wins World Gold Bantamweight title
LAHORE: Pakistani boxer Muhammad Waseem has clinched the World Gold Bantamweight Title at the second International Boxing Championship, Fight for Glory, held in Lahore. Waeem delivered an outstanding performance, successfully defending his title in the championship’s final. The much-anticipated showdown between Pakistan’s Waseem and Thailand’s Jakrawat Mujango proved intense, with
Experts say daily routines can greatly lower the risk of heart disease
ISLAMABAD: Medical experts caution that cardiovascular disease continues to be among the prevalent and fatal ailments globally, yet stress that implementing a few straightforward everyday practices can significantly lower the risk. According to cardiologists, avoiding tobacco is the single most important step toward protecting heart health. Smoking damages blood vessels,
PCB sets bidding fee for two new PSL teams
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has progressed with its intention to introduce two teams into the Pakistan Super League (PSL), establishing an official bidding price for prospective investors. Sources reveal that PCB has set a $200,000 deposit along with a $20,000 non-refundable charge for those interested in placing bids
BCCI to Rohit Sharma: Focus on fitness and performance, not speculation
MUMBAI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has apparently suggested that former captain and senior opener Rohit Sharma avoid discussing rumours about his future and instead concentrate entirely on his fitness and performance, on the field. Speculation was ongoing regarding the 37-year- batsman’s prospects before last month’s
CM Afridi summons parliamentary party meeting today to discuss Islamabad protest
Shahid Jan PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi decided to convene a parliamentary party meeting that is scheduled for today at 2 PM. The whole provincial assembly members have been instructed to attend the meeting. Sources indicate that the conversation will concentrate on organizing a protest, outside the Islamabad
