Pakistan Whites Beat Belarus U21 4-1 in Nations Cup
KAZAN: Pakistan White defeated Belarus U21 by 4-1 in second match at the Nations Cup 2026 hockey tournament played in Kazan, Russia. According to details, Pakistan Whites played an aggressive game against Belarus U-21 at the Kazan Field Hockey Centre. Abuzar, Yasir Khan, Saad, and Taimoor scored one goal each
Cabbage-linked outbreak spreads to 20 US states
An outbreak of cyclosporiasis linked to iceberg lettuce in the United States has now spread to 20 states, with nearly 11,500 people reported to have fallen ill. According to Reuters, the investigation into the lettuce-linked outbreak has been expanded to three additional states Georgia, Tennessee and Texas bringing the total
Rain, thunderstorms expected in most parts of country, Met Office forecasts
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather outlook for various parts of the country from August 30 to September 4, forecasting thunderstorms, strong winds and rain in several areas, with isolated spells of heavy rainfall also possible. According to the PMD, different parts of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan
PM approves Sitara-i-Khidmat, Rs100m reward for nurse who saved newborn in PIMS tragedy
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the Sitara-i-Khidmat and a cash reward of Rs10 million for nurse Razia Noreen, who risked her life to rescue a newborn during the fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, the premier
Argentina beat Netherlands in shootout to win women’s hockey world cup
Argentina defeated the Netherlands in a thrilling final to win the Women’s Hockey World Cup, ending the Dutch side’s hopes of securing a fourth consecutive world title. The final ended in a draw after a closely contested regulation period, forcing the match into a penalty shootout to determine the champion.
Power outage at Landi Kotal’s government Ammar Shaheed School leaves students struggling
Around 500 students at Government Ammar Shaheed School in Landi Kotal, Khyber district, are facing difficulties following the suspension of electricity supply, prompting calls for the installation of a solar power system at the school. According to sources, the prolonged power outage has created problems for students and staff, particularly
New finding reveals another major heart attack risk
A new study has found that waist circumference may provide important information about a person’s heart health that cannot be captured by body mass index (BMI), which is calculated based on weight and height. The findings suggest that some people with a normal BMI may still have a higher risk
Bilawal Bhutto marriage reports dismissed as incorrect, unfounded
Reports circulating on social media linking Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to an engagement or wedding in Europe have been dismissed as incorrect and unfounded by Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab. Speculation about Bilawal’s reported marriage gained traction on social media, with posts claiming that a high-profile ceremony
Fresh excavations at Butkara site Swat uncover thousands ancient sculptures
Butkara, an ancient Buddhist archaeological site in Swat’s main city Mingora, holds significant historical importance due to the extensive remains discovered there from the Buddhist period. The site was first formally excavated in 1956 by renowned Italian archaeologist Dr Giuseppe Tucci, who uncovered a large number of ancient objects, artefacts
IESCO Rules Out Load Management During Daytime
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has said power supply to more than 4.2 million consumers across its six operation circles continue and no load management is carried out during the daytime. In a press release issued here on Saturday, it said the situation changes in the evening when
