Gas Leakage Blast Kills two, Seven others injured
KARAK: Two people were killed and seven others were injured in a gas leakage blast in a house late Friday night in the Spina area of Karak. According to Rescue 1122 and local police, gas leakage accumulated inside the house during the connection work, triggering a powerful blast. The intensity
Canada Introduces New Immigration Levels Plan 2026- 2028
Canada unveiled its new Immigration Levels Plan for 2026–2028, outlining a balanced approach that focuses on steady economic immigration and growth while moderating temporary resident inflows. The plan has been released as part of the federal budget. The plan confirms a consistent intake of 380,000 permanent residents annually over the
Goods transporters announce wheel-jam strike in coming days
The All Pakistan Goods Transporters Association has announced a wheel-jam strike from October 10 if the government fails to accept their demands. The decision was taken during a meeting of the association chaired by its president, Nabeel Mahmood Tariq. Senior Vice President Haji Irfan Sultan, Vice President Mumtaz Ali Khan,
Fresh fruit or juice, which choice is better for heart health?
Many people enjoy eating whole fruits, while others prefer drinking fruit juice. A new study has examined which option may provide greater health benefits, particularly for the heart. The study, published in the journal Current Developments in Nutrition, found that eating whole fruit may provide greater protection against cardiovascular disease
Can under-16s be banned from social media? PTA responds
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has told the Islamabad High Court that there is currently no law prohibiting children under the age of 16 from using social media in Pakistan, saying it cannot establish an age-verification system beyond its existing legal powers. The PTA submitted its detailed response to the
Ali Amin Gandapur announces financial support for PTI long march
PESHAWAR: Former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister Ali Amin Gandapur has announced financial support for the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) long march. Gandapur said he would personally hand over the funds to KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi at the PTI secretariat tomorrow. He also said he would bear the expenses of all
Saudi Arabia announces scholarships for Pakistani students
Saudi Arabia has announced scholarship opportunities for international students, including Pakistani students, offering opportunities to pursue undergraduate, master’s and PhD programmes at various universities across the country. Pakistani students can explore available programmes and apply according to their academic qualifications and interests through Saudi Arabia’s official Study in Saudi Arabia
Government makes major announcement for public sector job seekers
The Sindh government has announced 40 vacancies for Medical Officers and Information Officers in various provincial departments, with eligible candidates invited to apply for the positions. The Sindh Home Department has announced 32 posts of Medical Officer (BPS-17) for male candidates. Applicants must hold an MBBS degree from a recognised
ICC announces key changes to cricket rules, playing conditions
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced several significant changes to cricket’s playing conditions and rules, with the new regulations coming into effect for series beginning on or after October first. Series that started before October 1 will continue under the existing rules and playing conditions until completion. In men’s
WhatsApp introduces new parental tools to protect children
WhatsApp has introduced new safety features aimed at protecting younger users and providing children with an age-appropriate experience on the messaging platform. Under the new tools, parents will have access to several options to manage their children’s accounts. They will, for example, receive notifications when their children join or leave
