On Friday, several passengers traveling to Gilgit-Baltistan and Islamabad faced difficulties as parts of the Karakoram Highway, which connects Punjab to Gilgit-Baltistan before crossing into China, were blocked due to rain-triggered floods. The roadblock occurred in Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, leaving travelers stranded, according to officials and a traveler.
On Friday, the country’s civil and military leaders inaugurated the Land Information and Management System – Centre of Excellence (LIMS-COE) to tackle the pressing issues of food insecurity, malnutrition, and rising import costs in the agriculture sector. The groundbreaking solution, initiated by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir, aims to transform unproductive land, ensure food security, boost agricultural exports, and alleviate the burden on the national economy.
Senior journalist Saleem Safi recently presented his latest book titled “Aur Tabdeeli Galay Par Gayi” to Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, showcasing the significance of its content in the current political landscape of Pakistan. The book delves into various socio-political transformations and developments, offering insightful analysis and critical perspectives.
A recent development in New Mexico has revealed a new HIV case that has been linked to a controversial beauty procedure known as a “vampire facial.” The case is connected to a now-closed spa called VIP Beauty Salon and Spa in Albuquerque. This comes after two previous cases of HIV were reported in 2019, also linked to injection-related procedures performed at the same spa.
According to state-run news agency IRNA, Iran executed two men on Saturday who were accused of carrying out a deadly attack on a shrine in Shiraz in October 2022.
In an open letter addressed to the nominated Chief Justice of Pakistan, Qazi Faiz Isa, Mr. Rasool expressed his concerns and urged him to take necessary actions to restore faith in the judiciary.
Last week, a long-awaited and stress-free vacation was enjoyed by millions of people across the country. Individuals from all walks of life were finally able to plan small holidays with their families and travel together. Trains remained the most popular mode of intercity transport, followed by buses
The Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Associations (FAPUASA) has strongly condemned the Federal Government for hurriedly presenting the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Bill 2023 in a recent Federal Cabinet meeting.
A recent study conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has found that nearly half of tap water samples in the United States contain toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS (perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl chemicals). These chemicals, found in a wide range of household items, can pose serious health risks.
The recent heavy rains and hailstorms in Northern [region] have caused flash floods, leading to distressing scenes captured in videos.
A recent study conducted by research firm Adalytics has generated controversy by suggesting that Google may have misled advertisers on its video-sharing platform, YouTube. The study claims that advertisers may have been deceived for years about Google’s proprietary TrueView skippable in-stream video ads, resulting in misplacement of their ads on problematic third-party websites. According to Adalytics, this could have cost advertisers billions of dollars.
An office boy residing in Abu Dhabi became a millionaire after purchasing a bottle of Mahzooz water and winning the live draw conducted by the company.
