Inflation hits Pakistan as prices of daily essentials rise: Weekly Report
By: Jangsu ISLAMABAD: Short-term weekly inflation, as measured by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), increased by 0.56 per cent for the week ending September 30. This rise was primarily driven by higher prices of essential items in the domestic market, according to official data released on Friday. This marks
Non-bailable arrest warrant issued for PTI leader Shibli Faraz
ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court in Islamabad has issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leaders Senator Shibli Faraz, Major (R) Tahir Sadiq, and Ali Nawaz Awan. Judge Tahir Abbas Supra of the court issued these warrants against the PTI leaders in case number 153/23 registered at Ramna Police Station, which
How do religious beliefs and spirituality play an important role in cancer treatment?
Religious beliefs and spirituality can play an important role in reducing stress and depression in cancer patients. A study by researchers at Mount Sinai Health System has found that patients undergoing radiation therapy for cancer benefit more when they talk about spirituality and beliefs with doctors. The study is unique
A unique protest of Miranshah Class-IV employees, what are their demands?
NORTH WAZIRISTAN: To make the protesters more enthusiastic and emotional, the Class Four Employees, Lady Health Workers and Paramedics staged a unique protest by beating drums outside the Press Club in Miranshah, the headquarters of North Waziristan, against the withholding of salaries. The protesters raised their voices against the indifference
Why Muzamil Aslam mocks Maryam Nawaz?
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Finance Advisor Muzamil Aslam has strongly reacted to recent statements by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, saying that if there is truly self-reliance, then the Punjab government should immediately pay the Rs64 billion net profit arrears owed to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Muzamil Aslam said that even after 78
Police,lawyers clash in Peshawar High Court
PESHAWAR: The situation became tense during the appearance of SHO Behrmand Shah, allegedly involved in the murder of Advocate Asim Shah in Charsadda, in the Peshawar High Court. When SHO Behrmand Shah appeared in the court along with his lawyer Shabbir Hussain Gaggiani for a hearing on his interim bail
All eyes on govt negotiation today as Kashmir protest paralyze life
KASHMIR: Life in different areas of Azad Jammu and Kashmir is paralyzed owing to a complete shuter-down strike and protest, while the government team will hold the next round of talks with leaders of Awami Action Committee after Friday prayers. Earlier, there were reports of minor casualties from the two
Heavy rain: Two swept away in floodwater
ABBOTTABAD: Two persons were killed and five others slightly injured when a Suzuki Shahzor vehicle was swept away in floodwater in the Nagri area of Abbottabad on Friday morning. Local sources said that there were seven people on board in the vehicle when the rising floodwater due to heavy rain
Wifaq-ul-Madaris declares militant activities against the state as un-Islamic
PESHAWAR: Taking a bold stance, Wifaq-ul-Madaris has strongly opposed the armed struggle for the imposition of Shariah law, declaring that it has no connection with those shedding the blood of innocent people. The declaration was issued after a meeting in Wifaqul Madaris’ headquarter in Multan. The declaration states that taking
Why are night shift workers at high risk of kidney stones?
A new study has found that people who work the night shift are at a higher risk of kidney stones, and research says the risk of kidney stones is 15% to 22% higher in those who work desk jobs during the night shift. The study found that people who worked
