Torkham border likely to reopen after 50 days on humanitarian grounds
PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Afghanistan Torkham border is expected to reopen today on humanitarian grounds after 50 days of closuer. After recent border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan the major trade crossing at Torkham border has remained closed for 50 days. Officials now decide to reopen Torkham border on humanitarian basis.
CM Afridi directs weekly cabinet meetings to improve governance
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi has decided to hold provincial cabinet meetings every friday to improve governance. The Chief Secretary has been issued instructions regarding the cabinet meetings. The Chief Minister’s Principal Secretary, Abid Majeed, sent a circular to Chief secretary Shahab Ali Shah, stating that CM
Big relief for NATCO passengers with new fare adjustments
ISLAMABAD: Newly appointed managing director of northern areas transport corporation (PVT) limitied , Mr. Osman Ahmed Khan has announced a 35% reduction in fares for passengers traveling from Rawalpindi to Gilgit-Baltistan. In a significant move to ease the financial burden on travelers, the newly appointed managing director, Mr. Osman Ahmed
Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway opened for traffic
PESHAWAR: The National Highways and Motorway Police announced on saturday that all motorways, including M-1 Peshawar-Islamabad, have been reopened for traffic. According to motorway police spokeperson motorway M-1 from Peshawar to Islamabad has been reopened to all types of traffic after visibility improved. Earlier, the M1 motorway from Peshawar Toll
Prolonged dry weather causing diseases across kurram
KURRAM: Prolonged dry and cold weather condition and lack of rain in Parachanir, Kurram have led to a shrap rise in seasonal diseases. The number of patients with viral diseases like flu, chest infection and pneumonia increased due to prolonged dry weather conditions. Health experts and local authorities are sounding
Winter season brings tourist rush to Kalam valley
Ikram Sadiqui MINGORA: The winter season has come back with intensity to Kalam Valley, drawing an exceptionally large crowd of visitors this week. The surge of tourists has entirely occupied the Kalam bazaar while hotels are noting 70% guest capacity. The significant rise, in cars has additionally intensified traffic congestion
Australia’s under-16 social media ban sets new global standard for online safety
MELBOURNE: Australia is the nation to implement a countrywide restriction on social media access for children under 16 signifying a change in policy amid the era of artificial intelligence and worries, about internet safety. Starting December 10 leading social media platforms. Such, as Meta, TikTok and YouTube. Must legally block
Scientists claim first evidence of lightning on Mars
ISLAMABAD: Astronomers stated they have obtained proof of lightning activity on Mars, representing a revolutionary breakthrough in the study of the Martian atmosphere. International news sources report that NASA’s Perseverance rover, which touched down on Mars in 2021 to investigate evidence of life has been studying the Jezero Crater area
Pakistan’s Muhammad Waseem wins World Gold Bantamweight title
LAHORE: Pakistani boxer Muhammad Waseem has clinched the World Gold Bantamweight Title at the second International Boxing Championship, Fight for Glory, held in Lahore. Waeem delivered an outstanding performance, successfully defending his title in the championship’s final. The much-anticipated showdown between Pakistan’s Waseem and Thailand’s Jakrawat Mujango proved intense, with
Experts say daily routines can greatly lower the risk of heart disease
ISLAMABAD: Medical experts caution that cardiovascular disease continues to be among the prevalent and fatal ailments globally, yet stress that implementing a few straightforward everyday practices can significantly lower the risk. According to cardiologists, avoiding tobacco is the single most important step toward protecting heart health. Smoking damages blood vessels,
