Pak ID app expands digital services for citizens
The provision of citizen services through the Pak ID app has been accelerated on the directives of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, with NADRA further simplifying the process of obtaining proof-of-life certificates for pensioners. According to NADRA, more than 337,000 pensioners have obtained proof-of-life certificates over the past month, with around
Italy bans face cover in schools, limits number of foreign students in classes
ROME: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has said the government will introduce measures to ban face coverings in schools and set a legal limit on the number of foreign students allowed in each class. Speaking at the annual gathering of her Brothers of Italy party, PM Meloni said the measures
Why does time seem to pass faster as we age? Study explains
People often feel that childhood days lasted longer while the years of adulthood and old age seem to pass quickly. Researchers say the clock does not actually speed up; rather, the way humans perceive the passage of time can change with age. A 2019 study published by Cambridge University Press
Power consumers set to get relief from load-shedding
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has decided against prolonged load-shedding in any area, directing its field staff to ensure uninterrupted power supply to consumers as far as possible. According to a statement issued by IESCO, the decision was taken in compliance with directives from the federal government and
WhatsApp rolls out five new chat themes with live wallpapers
WhatsApp has introduced five new chat theme categories, including live wallpapers, giving users more options to customise the look and feel of their conversations. The popular messaging platform has added a range of new designs, wallpapers and colour combinations under the new chat theme categories, according to reports. The feature
Global oil prices decline further, petroleum prices may fall
Crude oil prices in the international market have declined, raising the possibility of a reduction in petrol and diesel prices in Pakistan. According to the latest market data, US crude oil prices fell 1.58 per cent to $100.30 per barrel. Brent crude, the international benchmark, declined 0.91pc to $103.90 per
KP to intensify crackdown on undocumented Afghans after Kohat attack
PESHAWAR: Authorities have decided to intensify action against undocumented Afghan nationals across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa following the suicide bombing and militant attack on Kohat Police Lines, after security sources claimed evidence suggested the involvement of Afghan nationals. According to security sources, the Kohat Police Lines were targeted during Friday prayers. One
FIR filed against PTI MPA Shakeel Khan under counter-terrorism laws over attack on Levies official
PESHAWAR: An FIR has been registered against PTI MPA Shakeel Khan under anti-terrorism provisions following a firing incident on Levies personnel in Malakand that left two officials injured. Shakeel Khan, a PTI member of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly from Swat, has been named in the FIR, which was registered on
Beat the Heat without AC: China Develops Innovative Cooling Paint
BEIJING: Chinese scientists have developed a super-coating paint that can significantly reduce indoor temperatures during hot weather, potentially reducing reliance on air conditioners. The cooling paint has entered production in China after being tested for six months at a factory in Hainan province, according to a report. The coating uses
PTI MPA’s Firing Injures Two Levies Personnel After Junaid Akbar’s Threat
MALAKAND: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MPA Shakeel Khan has been accused of opening fire on Levies personnel in Malakand, with two officials reportedly injured in the incident. According to the claims circulating in connection with the incident, Shakeel Khan was allegedly present when his guards opened fire on Levies personnel. Videos
