Simple home remedies to help reduce dark circles under the eyes
Dark circles under the eyes can become more noticeable due to lack of sleep, stress, an unhealthy lifestyle, allergies or genetic factors. Some simple home measures may help reduce puffiness and make the area around the eyes appear fresher. Used tea bags can be refrigerated for a while and then
Pakistan rejects Afghan Taliban claims over Nuristan clashes
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has rejected allegations by the Afghan Taliban that Pakistan was involved in fighting in Afghanistan’s Nuristan province, describing the claims as a fabricated narrative based on falsehoods. In a statement posted on X on Wednesday, the ministry rejected attempts by the Taliban administration’s
Pakistan sees 45% rise in income tax returns filed
ISLAMABAD: The number of income tax returns filed in Pakistan has increased by 45% over the past year, with nearly 5.77 million returns submitted by September 30, according to Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) data. The FBR recorded 5,767,384 returns by the deadline, compared with 3,980,692 during the corresponding period
Illegal mining leaves KP government with Rs1.67bn in outstanding dues
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has been left with Rs1.678 billion in outstanding dues linked to illegal mining, according to an audit report. The report stated that the amount was recoverable from various defaulters as of July 2024, but the Mines and Mineral Development Department failed to take effective measures
How beneficial is black salt for health? Know the facts before using it
Black salt has long been used in South Asian cuisine and is commonly added to drinks, juices and a variety of dishes. While it is often associated with several health benefits, experts caution that it should be considered part of a balanced diet rather than a treatment for any medical
Mysterious fever outbreak in Lower Dir claims seven lives, affects dozens
LOWER DIR: Seven people, including five children, have died following the spread of a mysterious fever in the mountainous areas of Khanpur in Adenzai tehsil of Lower Dir district, health officials said. District Health Officer Dr Niaz Mohammad Afridi said two women and five children were among those who died,
KP education system heading towards collapse, says PHC chief justice
PESHAWAR: The Chief Justice of the Peshawar High Court has observed that the education system in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is heading towards collapse, expressing concern over the province’s failure to prioritise education. The remarks came during a hearing of a case concerning non-payment of scholarship funds to students of the University
Interior Minister orders strict checks of travel documents at airports
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has directed immigration authorities to deny boarding to passengers carrying incomplete, invalid or unverified travel documents. The interior minister issued the instructions during his visit to Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, where he inspected immigration counters and reviewed the procedures for passengers travelling abroad. During
Major LPG Price Increase Announced for October—Check New Cylinder Rate
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has announced a significant increase in the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for October. According to a notification issued by OGRA, the price of LPG has been increased by Rs20.68 per kilogram. Following the increase, the price of an 11.8-kilogram domestic
Terrorist Involved in Targeted Killing of Maulana Idrees Killed in Khyber Operation
PESHAWAR: A terrorist allegedly involved in the targeted killing of religious scholar Maulana Idrees has been killed during a joint operation by police and law enforcement agencies in Khyber district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to a statement issued by police, the operation resulted in an exchange of fire in which
