ISLAMABAD: Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, the influential President of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and former Prime Minister, has embarked on a private visit abroad, sparking considerable discussion in the country’s political and economic circles. Sources confirm that the three-time Premier has flown to Hong Kong, where his focus will be on personal engagements and a series of key meetings. The timing of this departure is significant, as the PML-N plays a central role in the current parliamentary landscape, navigating complex economic and political challenges at home. While officially termed a ‘private visit,’ sources indicate that Mr. Sharif’s itinerary…
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Amidst the growing global concern over dementia (memory loss and cognitive decline), scientists have offered a promising outlook, suggesting that small adjustments to daily lifestyle can significantly reduce the risk of developing the debilitating disease. Scientists indicate that simple daily activities alone can lower the risk of dementia by up to 39 percent. Substantial evidence supports the view that staying mentally and physically active, combined with consuming a healthy and balanced diet, are among the best preventative methods against memory loss. A recent study conducted by researchers at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, added an intriguing factor: listening to music.…
Global efforts to eradicate the crippling disease of polio have suffered a significant blow after the highly contagious Wild Poliovirus (WPV) was confirmed in a sewage sample collected in Hamburg, Germany. This finding marks the first detection of the virus in the country more than 30 years after the last recorded human case. German officials stated that the confirmation of poliovirus in the sewage sample demonstrates that their dedicated surveillance efforts are effectively working. Crucially, the Ministry of Health confirmed that no human cases of polio have been reported in Germany thus far. According to the World Health Organization (WHO),…
The crucial consultative meeting of the Eleventh National Finance Commission (NFC), vital for determining the financial distribution between the federation and the provinces, has been postponed yet again. The meeting, which was scheduled for November 18th, was intended to begin consultations on the future financial formula. Sources within the Ministry of Finance confirmed that all four provinces have been notified about the postponement of the November 18th meeting. However, provincial sources expressed concern, stating that no official reason was provided for the cancellation. Ministry of Finance sources suggested that the postponement followed a lack of response from the Prime Minister…
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has shown a strong bullish trend on the fifth and final day of the business week, signaling a significant renewal of investor confidence in the market. During the trading session, the benchmark KSE-100 Index recorded a robust gain of 967 points, pushing the index up to the 161,625 level. The Index had closed the previous day’s trading session at 160,657 points. Throughout today’s activity, the 100 Index touched an intraday low of 160,791 points but quickly recovered, climbing to an intraday high of 161,707 points. This positive momentum reflects optimistic expectations in certain sectors of…
The price of gold in Pakistan has once again registered a significant decline, offering considerable relief to consumers and those involved in the jewelry trade. The local market witnessed a substantial drop of PKR 3,300 per tola. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewelers Association, following this PKR 3,300 reduction, the new price for one tola of gold in the country is now PKR 439,762. Similarly, the price of 10 grams of gold decreased by PKR 2,829, settling at PKR 377,025. This decrease in local gold prices reflects the volatility in the global market. Internationally, the price of…
A critical shortage of High-Speed Diesel (HSD) across the country has prompted the Petroleum Pump Dealers Association to write an urgent letter to the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), requesting immediate regulatory intervention. The scarcity threatens to severely disrupt the nation’s logistics and transport sectors. The letter from the Association details that petrol pumps have been facing a severe shortage of High-Speed Diesel for the past week. Dealers report that HSD is not being supplied according to the mandated quota, leading to considerable difficulty in meeting consumer demand and daily targets. The communication further highlights the widespread inconvenience, stating…
The unrelenting surge in sugar prices across Pakistan is intensifying the financial burden on the average consumer, with the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reporting that the maximum price for sugar has reached a new record high of PKR 229 per kilogram in the country. The PBS report highlighted that the city of Quetta experienced the most dramatic spike, where the price increased by PKR 19 per kg in just one week, climbing from PKR 210 to PKR 229 per kg. Consequently, citizens in Quetta are currently forced to purchase sugar at the nation’s most expensive rate. Prices remain exceptionally…
Pakistan’s vital railway network, long considered the nation’s economic artery, is currently facing a severe infrastructure crisis. Due to extensive delays in the ML-1 project and a lack of timely maintenance, Pakistan Railways’ track infrastructure has fallen into a state of extreme dilapidation, critically impacting both passenger and freight services. Information obtained by Express News indicates that the approximately 150 to 200-year-old railway track is severely worn and weak in numerous sections. As a result, delays in train arrivals and departures, spanning anywhere from 7 to 9 hours, have become routine. Train drivers are forced to run trains at a…
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has reported an accident after one of its trainer aircraft crashed in Tambaram, located within the Chennai Metropolitan Area. The incident resulted in the destruction of the aircraft, but the pilot survived, having successfully performed an emergency maneuver. According to Indian media reports, the IAF PC-7 trainer jet was on a routine training flight when it went down. Crucially, the pilot managed to eject from the aircraft just moments before the crash, saving his life. Authorities have swiftly ordered a Court of Inquiry to immediately investigate the causes of the accident. Such incidents underscore the…
