Pakistan Could Be Bangladesh’s Next Medical Tourism Choice — Here’s Why
ISLAMABAD: Bangladesh is looking to Pakistan as an alternative healthcare destination to India for some of its nearly 800,000 patients who travel abroad each year and spend more than $6 billion on medical treatment, officials revealed. Dhaka is seeking easier visas, better air connectivity and access to Pakistani hospitals as
AJK IGP Exposes ‘Malicious Agenda’ of Banned JAAC
MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir Inspector General of Police Captain (retd) Liaquat Ali Malik has accused the banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) of trying to create unrest in the region and spreading what he described as anti-state propaganda. Speaking at a ceremony in Muzaffarabad on ‘Police Martyrs’ Day’, the
JI Welcomes Makkah Defence Pact, Calls for Iran to Join
PESHAWAR: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan Amir Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman on Sunday welcomed the defence agreement reached in Makkah, termed it a positive development and expressed hope that Iran and other Muslim countries also join the pact. Addressing a press conference at Al-Markazi Islami, he said greater cooperation among Muslim countries was needed
AI Teachers Coming to KP Schools? Here’s What to Know
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is planning to use AI-powered virtual teachers to help students in schools where qualified teachers are not available. The initiative is part of the provincial government’s new digital education plan. Under the Parho Khyber Pakhtunkhwa project, the government plans to digitize the provincial curriculum, provide lessons through
Why Is PTI Divided Over Afridi’s Long March?
PESHAWAR: Differences have surfaced within Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) over Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi’s announcement of a long march to Islamabad on September 27. Afridi announced the march at a PTI rally in Peshawar on August 5. He said the protest would continue until the party achieved its goals. The
AJK Elections: Final Phase Tomorrow
MUZAFFARABAD: Amid tight security arrangements, polling in the third and final phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections will be held (tomorrow) August 10 at four constituencies in Bagh and Haveli districts. The election campaign for the final phase ended on Saturday late, with 72 candidates, including those representing
Tragic incident in Buner leaves three of a family dead, two injured
BUNER: Three members of the same family, including two children and a woman, were killed while two others were injured in a firing incident in Nawan Kallay Dagar, according to police sources. Police said the incident is believed to have stemmed from an old enmity. The victims were from the
State bank introduces new settlement rules for premium prize bond sales
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced a new mechanism for the sale of Premium Prize Bonds and issued important instructions to commercial banks regarding the settlement and reporting of transactions. Under the new system, commercial banks have been directed to settle the proceeds from Premium Prize Bond sales
Why eating an apple a day Is good for your health: experts reveal key benefits
The familiar saying, An apple a day keeps the doctor away, may have some support from modern research. Nutrition experts say apples are rich in essential nutrients and can contribute to overall health when included as part of a balanced diet. A medium-sized apple contains around 60 calories while providing
WhatsApp introduces major new feature for iPhone users
Instant messaging platform WhatsApp has started rolling out a dedicated Parental Controls section for iPhone users, making it easier for parents and guardians to manage and monitor their children’s accounts. Through WhatsApp’s parent-managed accounts, parents can control who is allowed to contact their children and which groups they can join.
