Grapes may help improve joint health, study suggests
Regular consumption of grapes may help improve joint health and reduce the risk of joint-related problems, according to a new analysis by Chinese researchers. Joint pain affects millions of people worldwide and is particularly common among older adults. Researchers say a naturally occurring compound found in grapes and berries may
UAE introduces new conditions for Dubai visa-on-arrival
DUBAI: The UAE’s General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) has clarified the eligibility criteria for its visa-on-arrival service, allowing citizens of selected countries to obtain 14-day or 60-day visas upon arrival in the United Arab Emirates. According to the GDRFA, eligible citizens of India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, the
El Nino’s intensifying impact poses major climate threat to Pakistan: experts
ISLAMABAD: Climate experts have warned that if El Nino conditions strengthen further, 2027 could rank among the hottest years in Pakistan’s history, raising concerns over increasingly severe weather events driven by climate change. Experts say climate change is no longer a distant threat for Pakistan, as its impacts are already
NADRA officials among four Afghan national held in forged documents case
KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested four individuals, including officials of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), over their alleged involvement in issuing fake identity documents to Afghan nationals. According to an FIA spokesperson, those arrested include NADRA Assistant Director Inamul Haq, Deputy Assistant Director Fayyaz Ahmed,
Rickshaw driver swept away in flash floods as heavy rain triggers torrents in Buner
BUNER: Heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning lashed various parts of Buner on Wednesday, causing a sharp rise in water levels in local streams and seasonal waterways. A tragic incident occurred in the Kalabat area, where a rickshaw driver was swept away by fast-flowing rainwater after being caught in
Kerosene oil price sees significant increase
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has increased the price of kerosene by Rs7.80 per litre, following the recent upward revision in petrol and high-speed diesel prices. According to a notification issued by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) the new price of kerosene has been fixed at Rs297.17 per litre, up
PMD forecasts widespread rain across KP over next six hours
A rain-bearing weather system has developed over various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with widespread rainfall expected across the province during the next six hours, the Pakistan Meteorological Department. According to the PMD, intermittent rain accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms is likely in Chitral, Swat, Malakand, Shangla, Buner, Dir, Kohistan,
Flying to Tashkent? Direct Flights to Commence Soon
ISLAMABAD: To facilitate tourists, travellers and the business community, Centrum Air-Uzbekistan’s leading private airline, is scheduled to launch direct flights from Karachi on September 3, official sources said. It is a major step toward enhancing regional connectivity, trade and tourism. The direct flights between Karachi and Tashkent, a new non-stop
Petrol Up Rs6.39, Diesel Rs7.83 Per Litre
ISLAMABAD: Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Wednesday increased the prices of petroleum products for the second consecutive day, raising the price of petrol by Rs6.39 per litre and high-speed diesel by Rs7.83 per litre under the new daily fuel pricing mechanism. According to a notification, revised the prices
GB Notifies 12-Member Cabinet
GILGIT: Gilgit-Baltistan government on Wednesday notified a 12-member cabinet after Governor Syed Mehdi Shah approved the summary sent by Chief Minister Amjad Hussain. According to the notification issued here, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has been allotted eight ministerial positions, while the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) has secured four cabinet posts.
