Islamabad Kabaddi Association appoints Rukhsanda Tasneem as women’s wing vice president
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Kabaddi Association has appointed social and sports personality Rukhsanda Tasneem as vice president of its women’s kabaddi wing in a move aimed at promoting women’s participation in…
Babar Azam set to return for second Test against Bangladesh
Babar Azam is available for Pakistan’s second and final Test against Bangladesh national cricket team in Sylhet after missing the opening match due to a knee injury, head coach Sarfaraz…
The Pak–Panda Bond Purview: When Nations Borrow More Than Money
The evening wind moved lazily through the old tea stalls where Babā Tāl sat beneath a fading electric bulb, the tiny brass bells stitched upon his weathered waistcoat producing a…
High-fibre diets linked to better brain health and longer life, researchers say
A diet rich in fibre may help improve overall health, support brain function and reduce the risk of chronic diseases, according to researchers studying the connection between nutrition, the gut…
Türkiye ambassador calls for stronger Pakistan-Türkiye academic partnership
ISLAMABAD: Türkiye’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr Irfan Neziroglu, called for expanding academic, research and cultural cooperation between Pakistan and Türkiye during a visit to the National Institute of Historical and…
Papa John’s top operator backs investor bid to buy company
NEW YORK: Investment firm Irth Capital is working with the largest U.S. franchisee of Papa John's International on a potential bid to take the company private, according to a Reuters…
HEC makes GRE/HAT tests mandatory for MPhil and PhD admissions
The Higher Education Commission has centralised the admission process for MPhil and PhD programmes by making GRE/HAT tests conducted through its Education Testing Council compulsory for admissions from Fall 2026.…
Abdul Salam Afridi criticises federal government over KP development funds
MARDAN: Member of the Provincial Assembly Abdul Salam Afridi said public service and the supremacy of the Constitution remained central to his party’s politics, while accusing the federal government of…
Punjab, ADB discuss nursing reforms and healthcare workforce development
LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique said the provincial government is taking key steps to improve the nursing sector as officials held discussions with the Asian Development Bank on…
Pakistan to decide playing XI after toss for second Bangladesh Test, says Sarfaraz Ahmed
SYLHET: Pakistan head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed said the team management will finalise the playing XI after the toss ahead of the second Test against Bangladesh national cricket team in Sylhet.…
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