Will there be a public holiday tomorrow as nation observes Kashmir Black Day?
ISLAMABAD: As October 27 approaches, speculation is growing over whether it will be declared a public holiday in Pakistan. The day, observed annually as Kashmir Black Day, marks the beginning of India’s unlawful occupation of Jammu and Kashmir, a somber chapter in South Asia’s history. While the day carries deep
PM to visit Saudi Arabia tomorrow to attend FII conference
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif will depart for Saudi Arabia on Monday to attend the Ninth Edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII). The visit comes at the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. During the three-day trip, the Prime Minister will lead a
MDCAT 2025 underway across country amid tight security
ISLAMABAD: The Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2025 is being conducted today across Pakistan and overseas, with more than 140,125 candidates appearing in the examination organized by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC). A total of 35 examination centers have been established nationwide, while an international center
Full night’s sleep, still exhausted? You may have idiopathic hypersomnia
ISLAMABAD: Are you suffering from extreme sleepiness during the day even after a full night’s sleep? If that is the case, you might have a rare sleep disorder called Idiopathic Hypersomnia (IH). The people who are afflicted with such a disease have to sleep for very long hours, but they
Kohli sets new milestone, surpasses Sangakkara in ODIs
SYDNEY: Virat Kohli has surpassed the Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest run-scorer in One Day Internationals (ODIs). The Indian batsman hits 74 runs during the third ODI at Sydney and emphatically led India to a comfortable nine-wicket victory after he had started batting with his made-up
UAE’s new mega renewable energy project to create 10,000 jobs
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) launches a massive solar-plus-battery project to lead the world in clean power generation and create thousands of jobs across the country. Gulf News reported that the ground-breaking ceremony of the landmark project was performed by Sheikh Theyab bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,
Second round of Pakistan-Afghanistan talks concludes in Istanbul
ISTANBUL: The second round of peace negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan ended in Istanbul on Friday but discussions are expected to last for another two days. The talks which hosted by Turkey are a sequel to the first round held in Doha and take place against a backdrop of increased
Rohit Sharma hits 50th international century, India wins final ODI
SYDNEY: One of the most memorable moments in Rohit Sharma’s career came to an end as he played a fantastic century in the last ODI against Australia, quashing any rumors of his bad form, and, as a result, he set a new record. Australia batted first at the Sydney Cricket
Auto industry at risk as China–Netherlands trade dispute escalates
BERLIN: A trade dispute between China and the Netherlands has impacted the European auto industry, which is now afraid of production halts and potentially even factory closures. German engineering giant Bosch has issued a warning that the present Nexperia dispute could impact its production, while Volkswagen has informed that its
Veteran Indian actor Satish Shah dies at 74 after a long illness
NEW DELHI: Veteran Bollywood actor Satish Shah, best known for his iconic role as the quirky professor in the super hit film “Main Hoon Na”, died on Friday after a long fight with kidney-related ailments. He was 74. As per the sources, the senior actor had been receiving treatment in
