Dried Figs: A natural superfood for youthful skin and strong immunity
ISLAMABAD: Dried figs, which are sometimes called the sweet medicine of nature, are a good source of skin, energy, and immunity benefits, according to nutritionists. Just two to three dried figs a day can bless one with the skin of a goddess, swinging energy levels, and giving the immunity fortifiers
Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to immediate ceasefire, confirms Qatari Foreign Ministry
DOHA: The Qatari Foreign Ministry has now confirmed that Pakistan and Afghanistan have come to a consensus on an immediate ceasefire, which is a very significant move towards a peaceful and friendly coexistence of the two countries. The Qatari Foreign Ministry said that the ceasefire was the outcome of talks
Crackdown on harmful skin-whitening creams launched
PESHAWAR: After federal government’s order to stop the sale of products with toxic chemicals, authorities have launched a large-scale operation to eliminate substandard and hazardous skin-whitening creams in Peshawar and other cities. As per the Federal Food and Drug Authority (FFDA), over 60 brands of skin-whitening creams that are being
Pakistan’s first Hyperspectral satellite to lift off from China today
ISLAMABAD: The first hyperspectral satellite of Pakistan, HS-1, is going to be launched into space today which is considered to be a great step forward for the country in the area of high-resolution space-based monitoring and data applications. The ‘Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission’ (SUPARCO) made it known that
CM Afridi: Whoever attacks Pakistan will get a fitting reply
PESHAWAR: The Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sohail Afridi, declared that any sort of offensive against Pakistan, if it would come from Afghanistan, too, would be given a strong answer. Talking to the press casually in Peshawar, the CM Afridi said that he was not appointed through support against anyone
Rise in Chikungunya cases sparks concern in Peshawar
PESHAWAR: An abrupt rise in chikungunya cases has caused worry among the people of Peshawar, while the health department has confirmed the report of several infections in the outskirts of the city. As per the health department of the province, there are 16 verified cases in the Sufaid Dheri and
Gandapur: Pakistan-Afghan dialogue only path to lasting peace
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s ex-Chief Minister, Ali Amin Gandapur has stated that the only way to obtain lasting peace and stability in the region is through constructive engagement between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Gandapur while evaluating the regional matters claimed that it is negotiations, not the tales of violence that can ensure
Taliban shuts down Shamshad News over refusal to air anti-Pakistan content
KABUL: The Taliban government in Afghanistan has forcibly closed Shamshad News operations, one of the most important private television channels in Afghanistan, due to supposedly not showing anti-Pakistan materials. As per reports from Afghan media, officials at the Taliban suddenly cut off all transmissions from Shamshad News, both television and
Attaullah Tarar criticises KP Chief Minister for skipping key meeting on Afghan refugees
ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Saturday strongly criticized the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister for skipping a key meeting on the repatriation of Afghan refugees, calling it an instance of political point-scoring. Speaking to the media, Tarar said the meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, included participation from
Pakistan, Afghan Taliban conclude first round of Qatar-mediated talks
DOHA: The first round of talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan concluded in Doha, according to informed sources. The next session, scheduled for tomorrow morning, will focus on cross-border infiltration by militant groups operating from Afghan territory. Sources said Pakistan’s delegation was led by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, while the Afghan
