Karachi Hosts Iconic Trophy Tour The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 trophy completed its three-day tour of Karachi, showcasing its presence at iconic landmarks, colleges, and a public exhibition at Port Grand. The tour began on Wednesday at Burns Road and concluded with a grand display at Port Grand on Friday. Visits to Landmarks and Educational Institutions During its final day in Karachi, the trophy visited several notable locations, including the Quaid-e-Azam’s mausoleum, Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) headquarters, Mohatta Palace, and the National Stadium. It also made stops at various colleges, where it was warmly received by students and faculty. Former…
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India’s Fightback After a Disappointing Start India staged a remarkable comeback on the opening day of the first Test against Australia in Perth after being dismissed for a modest 150. By stumps, the hosts were reeling at 67-7, thanks to a stunning spell from stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah, who ended the day with 4-17. Alex Carey (19*) and Mitchell Starc (6*) were left to steady the ship after India’s relentless pace attack dismantled Australia’s batting order. India’s Fragile Batting Line-Up Opting to bat first, India struggled against Australia’s fiery pace attack, with Josh Hazlewood claiming 4-29. Debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy…
Renewed Tensions with IOC The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) is on a potential collision course with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as it moves to assert greater control over national sports federations. This initiative violates the IOC Charter and risks subjecting Pakistan’s sporting bodies to international sanctions. A similar situation arose in 2014 when government interference almost led to Pakistan’s suspension from the IOC. The crisis was narrowly averted when the government assured the IOC it would respect the independence of the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA). Proposals Spark Controversy The controversy stems from a letter sent by the PSB to…
A Historic Milestone in Sight Max Verstappen stands on the brink of history as he aims to become the sixth driver in Formula One to claim four world championships. The Dutchman heads into the Las Vegas Grand Prix with a commanding lead over Lando Norris and needs only to keep the McLaren driver out of the top eight to secure the title. Verstappen, with 393 points, leads Norris, who has 331, by 62 points with just 60 points remaining after the Las Vegas race. A win would see Verstappen join legends like Juan Manuel Fangio, Alain Prost, Michael Schumacher, Sebastian…
Australia’s Unfinished Business Australian captain Pat Cummins, having celebrated numerous cricketing accolades, now sets his sights on achieving an elusive Test series win against India. Over the years, Australia has dominated the cricketing world with Ashes triumphs and World Cup victories. Yet, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has remained out of reach for Cummins and many of his teammates, who have faced defeat in the last four series against India. Speaking ahead of the opening Test at Perth Stadium, Cummins emphasized the significance of this challenge. “For a lot of us, this is one of the final boxes to tick,” he said.…
Alarming Impact on Health Care in Lebanon Since the escalation of conflict on 7 October 2023, Lebanon has experienced a significant number of attacks on health care, resulting in one of the highest death tolls for health workers and patients in active conflicts worldwide. Of the 137 reported attacks on health facilities, 65 (47%) have led to fatalities, which is notably higher than the global average of 13.3%. Between 7 October 2023 and 18 November 2024, Lebanon witnessed 226 deaths and 199 injuries among health workers and patients. Comparative Data: Lebanon, Gaza, and Ukraine The figures in Lebanon are particularly…
Severe Air Pollution in Lahore Lahore is experiencing dangerously high levels of air pollution, with the city’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 293, according to the International Air Monitor. This reading has remained above hazardous levels for more than ten hours, significantly surpassing the World Health Organization’s recommended air quality guidelines. Areas with the Worst Air Quality Several areas in Lahore are experiencing extreme pollution. Sundar Industrial Estate reported an AQI of 569, while Shimla Pahari and the city center followed closely with AQI readings of 519 and 511, respectively. Other locations such as Johar Town (416), Gulberg (388),…
New Cases Raise Alarm Polio continues to pose a significant threat in Pakistan, as two new cases have been confirmed, bringing the total number of children diagnosed with polio this year to 52. The latest cases involve a one-and-a-half-year-old boy and a three-year-old girl, both from the Daraz Nanda area in Dera Ismail Khan. Despite ongoing vaccination campaigns, these new cases underline the ongoing struggle to fully eradicate the virus. Regional Distribution of Polio Cases The spread of polio remains uneven across the country. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has recorded 13 cases, Balochistan has the highest number with 24 cases, and Sindh…
Physical Fitness More Crucial Than Body Weight A new study led by Siddhartha Angadi, an associate professor at the University of Virginia, challenges the widely held notion that being overweight automatically leads to poor health. The research suggests that it is possible to be overweight and still be physically fit, and that physical fitness, rather than body weight, plays a more significant role in determining health outcomes. Impact of Fitness on Mortality Risk The study, which examined health data from nearly 400,000 individuals, found that individuals who are obese but physically fit have a similar risk of death as those…
Widening Gap in Life Expectancy New research reveals a troubling trend in the United States: life expectancy now varies by over 20 years based on race, ethnicity, and geographic location. Researchers describe this disparity as “truly alarming,” reflecting deep-rooted inequalities in health outcomes across the country. The study, published in The Lancet, analyzed death records from the National Vital Statistics System and population estimates from the National Center for Health Statistics, spanning from 2000 to 2021. While disparities in life expectancy have always existed, the gap has grown significantly, particularly during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. Alarming Disparities…
