A new study suggests that light therapy may significantly improve memory, attention, and communication in Alzheimer’s patients. This breakthrough offers fresh hope for millions living with the disease. Researchers from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and the University of California, Berkeley have developed a gentle light technology that stimulates gamma brain waves, which are linked to improved brain function. The therapy is designed to be delivered through a simple lamp, making it easy for patients to use at home as a preventive or supportive treatment. Positive Results in Early Trials Clinical trials at Zealand University Hospital in Denmark showed…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Gold prices in Pakistan have surged again on Thursday, with the rate for 24-karat gold increasing by Rs900 per tola, settling at Rs362,600. This rise reflects an upward trend in the international bullion market, where gold climbed by $9 to reach $3,399 per ounce. Prices (August 28, 2025) 24K gold per tola: Rs362,600 (+900) 24K gold per 10 grams: Rs310,871 (+772) 22K gold per 10 grams: Rs284,975 (+708) Silver Prices Also Increase Silver prices also posted gains alongside gold: 24K silver per tola: Rs4,121 (+53) 24K silver per 10 grams: Rs3,533 (+46) International silver price per ounce: $38.88 (+0.53) Traders…
The British Council has announced the official IELTS test schedule and updated fees for September 2025 in Lahore and Multan. These tests remain a critical requirement for students and professionals applying for international study, work, and immigration. IELTS Test Schedule and Fees in Lahore – Sept 2025 IELTS Academic (computer-based): September 1, 2025 – Rs67,100 IELTS General Training (computer-based): September 1, 2025 – Rs67,100 IELTS for UKVI Academic (computer-based): September 2, 2025 – Rs60,500 IELTS for UKVI General Training (computer-based): September 2, 2025 – Rs60,500 IELTS for UKVI Life Skills A1: September 11, 2025 – Rs46,700 IELTS Test Schedule and…
Peshawar Zalmi has confirmed that Babar Azam will participate in an exhibition match aimed at raising funds for flood victims. According to details, the match is scheduled to take place in Peshawar on August 30, featuring Peshawar Zalmi against a Legends XI. All proceeds from the game will be used to support the rehabilitation of those affected by the floods. Earlier on Tuesday, Peshawar Zalmi’s owner, Javed Afridi, had announced the exhibition match, which is set to be held at the Imran Khan Cricket Stadium in Peshawar on August 30. Afridi confirmed the development, stating that 100% of the proceeds…
Star leg-spinner Rashid Khan is set to lead a formidable Afghanistan squad for the upcoming tri-nation series, scheduled to begin on August 29 in the United Arab Emirates. According to the details, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has unveiled a 17-member squad for the upcoming series in the Gulf nation. The team is a mix of veteran and emerging players. Former captain Mohammad Nabi is expected to add significant value to the side. Furthermore, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran have established themselves as a strong opening pair for the team over the past three years. The spin-heavy Afghanistan team will…
Israeli forces conducted a new operation in Kiswa, southwest of Damascus, just a day after a drone strike killed six Syrian soldiers. The move marks another escalation amid rising tensions in the region. Local sources report that Israeli aircraft targeted a former army barracks in Kiswa on Wednesday. Video verified by Al Jazeera’s fact-checking team shows airstrikes hitting multiple sites. A Syrian military source confirmed that Israel carried out a landing operation using four helicopters, deploying dozens of soldiers and search equipment at the site for over two hours. No clashes occurred between Israeli and Syrian forces during the operation.…
Hussam al-Masri, the Reuters journalist killed by Israeli fire on Monday while operating a live video feed at Gaza’s Nasser Hospital, was reporting on the war’s civilian suffering while he himself was living in a tent and struggling to find food for his family. Journalist colleagues said that Masri, 49, was an experienced cameraman whose positive attitude in the most dangerous situations made him popular within Gaza’s close-knit community of reporters. “Tomorrow will be better,” he would say, even as conditions in the Palestinian enclave spiraled further into hunger and desperation in the months leading up to his death. That’s…
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is set to attend China’s Victory Day parade in Beijing next week, marking his first high-level international appearance in years. The event will also be attended by Russia’s Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping. China’s foreign ministry confirmed that Kim will participate in the parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of China’s victory over Japan and the end of World War II. His presence elevates North Korea’s participation compared to 2015, when only top official Choe Ryong-hae attended. Standing alongside Putin and Xi in Beijing, Kim will make a major diplomatic statement, signaling Pyongyang’s continued…
President Donald Trump is molding Washington D.C. into his own personal showcase through an ambitious series of White House renovations and citywide projects. As a former property magnate, Trump has imbued the White House with his signature style. The Oval Office now features gold trim, while the Rose Garden has been converted into a patio with umbrellas and picnic tables—a change reminiscent of his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. Visitors have commented on the bold aesthetic, which British writer Peter York once called “dictator chic.” Trump himself has framed the changes as a part of his talent for “building things,” connecting…
The White House announced on Wednesday that U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Susan Monarez was fired less than a month after taking office, with four other senior officials resigning amid rising tensions over vaccine policies and public health directives. Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has initiated significant changes to vaccine policies, including withdrawing federal recommendations for COVID shots for pregnant women and healthy children in May, and in June, he fired all members of the CDC’s expert vaccine advisory panel, replacing them with hand-picked advisers, including fellow anti-vaccine activists. One of…
