Gold jewellery found in an ancient Byzantine-era shipwreck
Gold jewellery has been found in an ancient Byzantine-era shipwreck off the southern coast of Croatia, suggesting to archaeologists that a high-ranking official was among the people aboard. The ship was discovered more than a decade ago and has been the subject of years of underwater excavation, experts say. The
PMD forecast mix weather in KP
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is facing mix weather situation as the met Office forecasts a shift to wet weather starting tomorrow. According to the latest weather bulletin, most districts in KP recorded partly cloudy skies with maximum temperatures touching 34°C. In Peshawar, the mercury hit 34°C while it felt like 40°C
Google ends play services support for android
Google has officially ended Google Play Services support for smartphones running Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), meaning affected devices will gradually lose access to new apps, updates, and several essential Google features. According to international media reports, Google now requires devices to run at least Android 7.0 (Nougat) to receive Google Play
Peshawar airport set for Rs14bn infrastructure upgrade
PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has launched a comprehensive upgrade project for Bacha Khan International Airport, with an estimated cost of Rs14 billion aimed at modernizing the airport’s airside infrastructure and enhancing passenger facilities. According to the PAA, Deputy Director General Airports Sadiq Rehman conducted a detailed inspection of
PMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms across Kashmir, upper KP over next few hours
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecast rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds in several parts of northern Pakistan over the next two to five hours. According to the latest weather update issued at 1:50am on July 26, a rain-bearing weather system is currently affecting Kashmir and adjoining upper
Researchers report possible hair loss risk from weight-loss medications
A new study has suggested that the use of certain widely prescribed weight-loss medications may be associated with an increased risk of hair loss, medically known as alopecia. According to the research, a number of people using GLP-1 receptor agonist medications including Mounjaro, Ozempic, and Wegovy have reported hair loss
President Trump Orders U.S. Military to Halt Strikes on Iran
WASHINGTON: The United States President Donald Trump has ordered the American military to suspend strikes on Iran for one day, a move aimed at giving diplomacy an opportunity following nearly two weeks of daily military operations. According to U.S. news outlet, President Trump instructed the military not to carry out
Government approves prices of 52 new life-saving medicines
ISLAMABAD: A subcommittee of the federal cabinet has approved the prices of 52 newly registered life-saving medicines, marking a significant step toward improving access to essential treatments for patients across Pakistan. The meeting, chaired by Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, was attended by Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal, the Health
United Nations opens employment opportunities for Pakistani professionals
ISLAMABAD: The Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment has announced that the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is offering a range of international career opportunities for highly qualified and experienced Pakistani professionals, enabling them to pursue careers across various countries under the UN system. According to an official advisory issued
Earthquake jolts parts of northern Pakistan
A 4.4-magnitude earthquake jolted parts of northern Pakistan, with tremors felt in Chilas, Gilgit and Mansehra, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The PMD said the earthquake was recorded at 11:54pm Pakistan Standard Time (PST). The quake originated at a depth of 15 kilometres, with its epicentre located in
