US plans to impose travel ban on more than 30 countries: Homeland Secretary
US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristin Naveem has said that the US plans to add more than 30 countries to its travel ban program. According to Reuters, Kristin Naveem told in an interview that President Donald Trump’s administration is reviewing different countries and citizens from different countries may be banned
Asad Umar stresses need for unity and dialogue
Former Federal Minister Asad Umar stressed the need for unity and dialogue as the political situation in Pakistan is not good, and the economy has stagnated. Talking to the media outside the Anti-Terrorism Court, Asad Umar said that the government has formed eight committees that will tell how to improve
Bushra Ansari breaks silence on the plight of Karachi
Bushra Ansari, a versatile artist of the Pakistani showbiz industry, has broken her silence and expressed deep concern over the poor condition of the municipal services of Karachi. In a video message shared on Instagram, Bushra Ansari said that she originally belongs to Punjab and later moved to Karachi. She
Students of Peshawar University hold session with the Pak Army, lauds their sacrifice
PESHAWAR: The students of Peshawar University and its affiliated educational institutions arranged a day session with the Pakistan Army, which was aimed at making the students aware of the professional capabilities of the Pakistan Army and its role in the defence of the country. Highlighting the importance and usefulness of
Ministry of Defence notified Field Marshal Asim Munir as Chief of Defence Force
The Ministry of Defence has issued a notification for the appointment of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir as the Chief of Defence Forces and the extension of the term of service of Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu. Yesterday, President Asif Ali Zardari issued a notification for the appointment
Italy, Pakistan agreed to ink agriculture skills agreement
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Italy agreed to enhance collaboration between the two countries in the agriculture sector, and are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding on professional capacity building and extension in agriculture early next year. In this connection, Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain held
Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway updates
PESHAWAR: The National Highways and Motorway Police announced on Friday that all motorways, including M-1 Peshawar-Islamabad, have been reopened for traffic. According to motorway police spokesperson 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
Study finds common cooking oil associated with weight gain
CALIFORNIA: A utilized cooking oil globally could be linked to weight gain, according to recent findings from the University of California, USA. The research revealed that soybean oil, among the widely used vegetable oils worldwide could directly activate biological mechanisms that result in obesity. Scientists performed studies on mice to
Pressure on Peshawar’s hospitals as influenza cases rise with arrival of winter
PESHAWAR: With the cold and dry weather, influenza cases have increased in the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa which led to hospitals being full to the brim. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department has stated that a population of 30 to 40 percent in the province is infected with influenza annually,
Salman Ali Agha to lead Pakistan until 2026 T20 World Cup
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to retain Salman Ali Agha as the captain of the T20 cricket squad until the ICC T20 World Cup. According to reports, PCB officials are highly impressed with Salman’s leadership style believing it has enhanced the team’s spirit and unity. Officials observe
