Why too much screen time is dangerous for children’s hearts?
A recent study has shown that every additional hour of recreational screen time for children increases their risk of heart and metabolic system diseases. According to the study, lack of sleep further increases this risk. Experts say that children who sleep late at night or sleep less are many times
All types of visa holders can perform Umrah rituals, Saudi Arabia announces
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has confirmed that all types of visa holders in Saudi Arabia can perform Umrah rituals. According to the ministry, these visas include personal and family visas, e-tourist visas, transit visas, work visas and other visas. The move aims to make Umrah easier and more
Rain badly affected standing crops in Buner
BUNER: Heavy rain badly affected maize crops in Buner and Swat district significantly reduced production of in already calamity hit areas. Local people told Pakhtun Digital that they spent a lot of money on maize crops but repeated rain have not affected the standing crops which were almost ready for
India still politicises cricket: No captain handshake at Women’s World Cup
ISLAMABAD: India’s political advances in cricket appear to persist, as tensions once more crept in this time during the ICC Women’s World Cup. Indian women’s skipper Harmanpreet Kaur declined to shake hands with Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana for the toss, a similar gesture that has been earlier seen by men’s
Could life exist on Enceladus? Scientists find vital ingredients
HOUSTON: Research shows that Saturn’s moon Enceladus has all the vital components that researchers think are key to life to arise. Researchers reanalyzed data NASA’s Cassini spacecraft collected during its mission in August 2008 that looks at ice plumes that were made of water and rock grains from the moon’s
Peshawar: Capital Metropolitan pensioners set October 10 deadline for payments
PESHAWAR: Pensioners from the Capital Metropolitan Government of Peshawar will be allowed until October 10 to receive the payments still owed for their pensions. If they are not paid by this deadline, the Pensioners will establish a camp at the Metropolitan Office at Bacha Khan Chowk on Monday, October 13,
Aimal Wali accused of using security issue for political point-scoring
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government strongly rejected recent charges made by Awami National Party (ANP) Chief Aimal Wali Khan regarding the poor security provided to him during his visit to the province. In a statement that used strong words, the provincial government asserted that Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur
Ayesha Ayaz’s global win a symbol of hope for Pakistani female athletes
PESHAWAR: Pakistan’s youngest taekwondo athlete, Ayesha Ayaz, has received a new international honor by winning one gold and one silver medal at an international taekwondo tournament in Indonesia. Ayesha produced an excellent tournament. Her strength and perseverance in her multiple category entries inspired many with the enthusiasm shown from fans,
Eight Muslim nations back Hamas’ encouraging reaction to Gaza peace initiative
ISLAMABAD: The foreign minister of Saudi Arabia, along with the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt, issued a joint statement on Saturday welcoming Hamas’ positive reception of the peace proposal announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. The ministers also welcomed President Trump’s
Tirah valley wears a white blanket as first snowfall hits Khyber
BARA: The first snowfall of the year blanketed the beautiful Tirah valley of Khyber District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to reports, the snowfall occurred within the Ajgal Kokikhel range of mountains, whitening the valley into a beautiful landscape. The temperatures have decreased significantly with the onset of snow, and individuals
