Unsafe food and water linked to rise in hepatitis, stomach infections
ISLAMABAD: Health experts have warned that unhygienic food and unsafe drinking water are contributing to a rise in hepatitis and stomach infections during the summer season, with children and pregnant…
Decision on Mohsin Naqvi’s India visit expected this week
ISLAMABAD: A decision on PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi’s India visit is expected this week as Pakistan considers an ICC invitation for him to attend a board meeting in Ahmedabad and…
Karandaaz, Finnect partner to expand offline payments in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, May 18: Karandaaz Pakistan has partnered with Finnect to support the deployment of offline payment solutions in areas where internet connectivity is weak or unavailable. The partnership aims to…
Hypertension kills nearly 400,000 Pakistanis each year, experts warn
Medical experts have warned that hypertension kills nearly 400,000 people in Pakistan every year, calling for urgent preventive action as high blood pressure cases rise among adults and younger age…
Aaron Rai wins first major title with late birdie surge at PGA Championship
Rai entered the final round without a top-10 finish in a major and had never placed better than 19th in 12 previous major starts. Playing in windy conditions on Aronimink’s…
Brazil forward Neymar has dismissed criticism over his fitness as “nonsense”
Brazil forward Neymar has dismissed criticism over his fitness as “nonsense” and said he has done everything possible to prove he is ready for the World Cup ahead of Carlo…
BISP to expand support for deserving families across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Benazir Income Support Programme Chairperson Rubina Khalid and National Assembly Standing Committee on Defence Chairman Sardar Fatehullah Khan Miankhel have agreed to further expand BISP support for deserving families…
Pakistan’s higher education reforms face fresh scrutiny after 25 years
Nearly 25 years after Pakistan created the Higher Education Commission to reform universities and support a knowledge-based economy, education experts are calling for a fresh review of whether the country’s…
KP public services body reports sharp rise in complaints during 2025
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Right to Public Services Commission has released its Annual Report 2025, showing a sharp increase in public complaints and wider use of the province’s service delivery…
Pakistan to host Billie Jean King Cup for first time in October
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will host the Billie Jean King Cup for the first time in October, with 10 Asian women’s teams set to compete in the tournament, the Pakistan Tennis Federation…
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