The Stalwart of Urdu Who Transformed a Language into an Institution
Let us summon before the mind’s eye that Karachi evening of 16 August 1961, when an aged scholar, having traversed the final confines of his mortal existence, departed upon the…
Child Finds Ancient Megalodon Tooth
A family visiting a beach in the US state of New Jersey made an extraordinary prehistoric discovery when they found a fossilised tooth believed to have belonged to the giant…
Pakistan Can Use China’s Carbon-Peaking Model to Link Climate Goals With Growth, Experts Say
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan can draw lessons from China’s carbon-peaking model to align climate action more closely with industrial development, energy security and export competitiveness, while adapting the approach to its own…
Woman Killed in Gulshan-e-Hadeed Shooting
KARACHI: A woman was killed and two men, including her husband, were critically injured when unidentified armed men allegedly opened fire on people riding a motorcycle in Gulshan-e-Hadeed, Karachi. According…
Can Ice Baths Be Dangerous?
Cold-water immersion, commonly known as an ice bath or cold plunge, has become increasingly popular among fitness enthusiasts and athletes. Supporters say it can help them feel refreshed and may…
Hamdard Institutions Celebrate Independence Day
KARACHI: Hamdard Schools, Hamdard University and other institutions at Madinat al-Hikmah celebrated Pakistan’s Independence Day with patriotic enthusiasm, bringing together thousands of students, faculty members and staff for a series…
Hassan Nisar Honoured With Youth Excellence Award
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has honoured Hassan Nisar, a native of Khanpur in Haripur, with the Youth Excellence Award for his work in education, youth development and skills-based initiatives across…
Late-Night Eating May Affect Weight
Late-night eating may influence how the body processes food, stores fat and regulates appetite, potentially increasing the risk of weight gain, according to research from Brigham and Women’s Hospital. The…
29 US States Take Meta to Court Over Alleged Harm to Children From Social Media
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is facing a major federal trial in California over allegations that its social media platforms were designed in ways that encourage…
HEC Reviews Major Higher Education Reforms, AI Courses and Future Skills Agenda
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has reviewed major higher education reforms aimed at improving university governance, graduate employability, research quality and industry-relevant skills across Pakistan. A high-level meeting chaired by Federal…
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