Magic mushroom compound shows potential against depression, study finds
A compound found in magic mushrooms may help treat depression by reducing a specific type of brain activity linked to persistent negative thinking, according to a new study. Depression affects millions of people worldwide and is marked by prolonged feelings of sadness or a loss of interest in daily activities
M-1 motorway closed for traffic due to dense fog
PESHAWAR: The National Highway and Motorway Police (NHMP) has closed the motorway from Peshawar to Islamabad for all types of traffic due to dense fog. The closure affects several sections of the road due to poor visibility caused by fog. Specifically, the area from the M-1 Peshawar Toll Plaza (km
Fire erupts in Galiyat forest, containment efforts underway
ABBOTTABAD: A sudden fire erupted across the forests of Kandla, Ayubiya, Tohidabad, Donga Gali and Nathia Gali popular tourist destinations in the Galiyat region engulfing vast stretches of woodland. Hundreds of mature trees and thousands of saplings have reportedly been reduced to ashes. while posing a serious threat to wildlife
ANF Seized 222kg of Drugs worth $54 million in Kech district
The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) on Friday foiled a major drug trafficking attempt in Balochistan, seizing 222 kilograms of narcotics worth an estimated $54 million and arresting one suspect. According to an ANF spokesperson, the operation was carried out by PS ANF Turbat. near Khalilabad, close to Satellite Town in Kech
Rubio confirms Pakistan’s stance on Gaza protections, clear engagement terms
WASHINGTON: The United States has not yet received Pakistan’s formal consent to deploy troops to Gaza for peacebuilding, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, stressing that Islamabad has only expressed willingness to consider participation. Speaking to reporters, Rubio said Washington was “very grateful to Pakistan for their offer to
Pakistan issues demarche to Afghan chargé d’affaires
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan summoned the Afghan Deputy Head of Mission on Friday and issued a strong demarche to the Taliban regime on terrorist attacks against Pakistan, perpetrated from Afghan soil. Strongly condemning the terrorist attack by Khwarij belonging to Kharji Gul Bahadur Group on a Pakistan Military camp in North Waziristan,
Rs341.58m approved for STEM teacher capacity building in KP
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has allocated Rs 341.58 million to enhance the capacity of teachers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. A high-level meeting chaired by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Higher Education and Local Government, Meena Khan Afridi, was held to review the overall performance and ongoing
KP LG members mark black day over govt neglect
By: Sohail Hassan Khan Elected local government representatives marked December 19 as a “black day” on Friday, commemorating four years since their elections amid ongoing neglect from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government. These protests, rallies were held on the call of their provincial alliance. Local government representatives across the province
1,155 military trainees from Pakistan and allied countries complete training
Passing Out Parade of Trainees Entries No 2306, 2406 and 2412 was held today at PAF Airmen Academy, Korangi.The President NASTP Advisory Board was the Chief Guest and was received by Air Officer Commanding, PAF Airmen Academy. A total of 1155 trainees from Pakistan Air Force, Pakistan Navy and allied
Pakistan qualifies for U-19 Asia Cup final
Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 8 wickets in the second semi-final of the U-19 Asia Cup, securing their place in the final. The match, played in Dubai, saw Pakistan successfully chase down a target of 122 runs in the 17th over, losing only two wickets in the process. Sameer Minhas was
