Imprisoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has stated that while the country faces divisions on certain issues, it stands firmly united against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s aggression and warmongering towards Pakistan, as reported by The News on Wednesday. “While we reject this fake regime, we stand firmly as one Pakistani nation and strongly condemn Modi’s warmongering and his dangerous ambitions that threaten regional peace,” Khan said while speaking to lawyers at Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail, according to a post on his X account. The former prime minister’s remarks come amidst heightened tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors…
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A significant pipeline rupture in the vicinity of the University of Karachi (KU) on Tuesday resulted in widespread flooding across large sections of the campus, prompting an immediate emergency response from the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC), The News reported. The break occurred in a substantial 84-inch-wide supply line, identified as Siphon No. 19, submerging over half of KU’s residential area and allowing water to inundate homes within the university premises. In an official statement, the KWSC confirmed that the leak could lead to a partial disruption of water supply to numerous neighborhoods throughout Karachi. The corporation’s spokesperson indicated…
As a sweltering heatwave grips South Asia, recent projections indicate that temperatures in Pakistan have the potential to reach the global April record of 50 degrees Celsius, a milestone previously achieved by Nawabshah in April 2018. According to The Washington Post, this forecast follows a recent surge in temperatures across the central and southern regions of the country, which climbed to an alarming 47°C last weekend. This extreme heat, fueled by an expansive dome of high pressure, has triggered widespread warnings throughout the nation. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) issued a heatwave advisory effective from April 26 to…
In observance of International Labour Day 2025, the National Industrial Relations Commission (NIRC), in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation (ILO), is scheduled to host a significant international conference on May 1 (tomorrow) in Islamabad. The event, taking place at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA), carries the theme “Harmony with Change,” with the objective of fostering dialogue and consultation on workers’ rights, industrial harmony, and the alignment of legislation with international standards in Pakistan. This will mark the first major national conference convened by the NIRC since 1969. The distinguished gathering will be attended by federal ministers,…
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has stated that Pakistan possesses credible intelligence reports concerning potential military action by India within the next 24 to 36 hours. “Pakistan has credible intelligence indicating India’s intention to undertake military action against Pakistan in the upcoming 24-36 hours, citing baseless and fabricated allegations of involvement in the Pahalgam incident,” Tarar conveyed in a video statement released late Tuesday. Cautioning that such an action would entail “catastrophic consequences for the entire region and beyond,” the minister reiterated Pakistan’s position and vehemently rejected India’s “self-assumed hubristic role of judge, jury, and executioner in…
Atif Aslam’s U-Turn on U.S. Concerts: All Shows Fake, Indian and Pakistani Promoters Affected By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Dallas: Fans of Atif Aslam in the United States were left astonished when a post appeared on the singer’s official Facebook page stating that all concerts being sold in his name in North America are “fake,” and that he has no connection to them. You can find the link here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1YoYSnKwYW/?mibextid=wwXIfr This announcement came at a time when Indian Kashmiri–origin promoter Puru Kaul (Dembi Productions) had not only completed promotion for these shows but tickets had already been sold across the…
Around 70 percent of Pakistanis up to middle age are suffering from baldness, with the number of hair loss cases rising rapidly among both men and women, medical experts revealed. Speaking at a seminar in Islamabad, the Hair Transplant Society of Pakistan announced plans to train 1,000 surgeons to meet the growing demand for hair transplant procedures across the country. According to experts, nearly 30 million Pakistanis are currently experiencing hair loss. However, there are only around 150 qualified hair transplant surgeons available nationwide, against an estimated requirement of 5,000. Dr. Rana Irfan, President of the Hair Transplant…
Guava offered a rich composition of nutrients and vitamins that significantly supported various functions of the human body, from enhancing the immune system to protecting the heart and aiding in weight loss. A single 55-gram guava contained 37.4 calories, 1.4 grams of protein, 0.52 grams of fat, 7.88 grams of carbohydrates, 2.97 grams of fibre, and 44.44 grams of water. The fruit also included vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin E and essential minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, sodium, and zinc. Nutrition experts stated that guava had been recognised for its antioxidant richness, which protected the body from damage caused…
A ferry ushering families from a popular sand sculpting competition in Florida was struck by a recreational boat Sunday evening in an apparent hit-and-run, killing one ferry passenger and injuring several others, police and witnesses said. The ferry was carrying people to and from the Sugar Sand Festival in Clearwater, CNN affiliate WFTS reported. The collision happened around 8:40 p.m. Sunday near the Clearwater Memorial Causeway Bridge when a 37-foot recreational boat carrying about six people struck the 40-foot ferry carrying about 45 people, according to Clearwater Police and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The recreational…
Hours after Harvard University faced the Trump administration in court for the first time in its push to restore more than $2 billion in blocked federal funding, the nation’s oldest and wealthiest college made a symbolic bow to White House demands, renaming its diversity, equity and inclusion office. Related article Federal funding freeze on nation’s oldest university likely to stay in place into summer after first court hearing The change was announced Monday in an email to the campus community from the head of what had been the Office for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. It nods to a sweeping…
