Severe flooding hits California after torrential rains, two dead
CALIFORNIA: Southern California is in a state of emergency as a result of heavy rains, which have also led to at least two deaths by flooding and accidents related to the weather. According to U.S. media reports, the never-ending precipitation has turned the rain into a flood covering many living
Oxford University scholarships now available for students
KARACHI: The Sindh Education Department has revealed funding for learners looking to attend Oxford University, hence a vast opportunity for the province’s talented students. According to an official of the education department, the funded spots will be provided for graduate, master’s, MPhil, and PhD programs. For the application, the prerequisite
Afghan Taliban suspend salary payments for government employees until further notice
KABUL: The Taliban administration in Afghanistan has suspended the payment of salaries for all government employees until further notice, according to Afghan media reports. Afghan media reported the occurrence of such a harsh measure in the context of the Taliban authorities by quoting a senior official from the Ministry of
KP Speaker sends peace Jirga 2025 resolution to PM Shehbaz for sustainable peace
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Speaker, Babar Salim Swati, has sent the resolution of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Peace Jirga 2025 to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The resolution unanimously accepted in the provincial peace conference describes a common approach to the enactment of the peace in the province, which is going to
CM Afridi: Achakzai and Allama Nasir to decide on talks or protest movement
PESHAWAR: Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sohail Afridi, stated that the decision regarding negotiations or a political movement with the government will be made by Mahmood Khan Achakzai and Allama Nasir Abbas, who have been entrusted with all powers by the founder of PTI. Speaking to the media during his
Terrorist commander behind multiple killings eliminated in Lakki Marwat
LAKKI MARWAT: A joint operation of the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) and Lakki Marwat Police resulted in the killing of a notorious terrorist commander, named Barkatullah (also known as Barkati or Abu Zar), during an encounter. The operation took place in the area of Wanda Amir Khan located on the outskirts
Snow Kabaddi steals the show on opening day of Kalam Snow Festival
MINGORA: The five-day Snow Festival was celebrated in the picturesque Kalam area in collaboration with Ezro Lagoon Resort, the Upper Swat Development Authority (USDA) and the Department of Tourism. An assortment of winter sports and recreational activities, such as snow hiking, tug of war, ice skating, snow Kabaddi, and snowman-making
Jordan’s CJCS meets Field Marshal Asim Munir at GHQ
RAWALPINDI: His Excellency Major General Yousef Ahmed A. Al Huneiti, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) of the Jordan Armed Forces, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi. During the meeting, both sides discussed matters of mutual interest, regional security dynamics, and avenues for enhanced
PTI Islamabad requests ECP to extend date of nomination papers
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Islamabad chapter requested the Election Commission of Pakistan to extend the date of nomination papers for three days, as 1125 contesting candidates wished to file nomination papers. The application states that the Election Commission should extend nomination papers by three days, keeping in view the nomination of the
Newly discovered cancer treatment under trial
Researchers have developed a new cancer treatment method that uses advanced technology to selectively target cancer cells and does not harm healthy tissue. A team from MIT University in Melbourne, Australia, says that extremely small metal particles which they call ‘nanodots’ can specifically kill cancer cells in humans. The method
