Cat Used in Russian Prison Smuggling Attempt, Investigation Underway
Russian authorities say a cat was intercepted near a prison while allegedly being used to smuggle suspected drugs and other prohibited items into the facility, prompting an investigation into those…
12 Family Members Hospitalized After Suspected Food Poisoning in Lahore
Twelve members of the same family were hospitalized in Lahore after falling ill from suspected food poisoning in the Kahna area, prompting an investigation into the cause of the incident.…
BISP Budget Set To Cross Rs1 Trillion By FY2028-29
ISLAMABAD -- Government spending on the Benazir Income Support Programme is projected to exceed Rs1 trillion by FY2028-29 as allocations rise for cash assistance, education, nutrition and poverty reduction schemes.…
NEET Protesters Spark Online Debate Over Salman Khan
Bollywood actor Salman Khan has come under criticism after an old video resurfaced on social media following his public support for students protesting India's NEET paper leak controversy. The renewed…
Vaping Isn’t as Safe as Many Think, New Research Warns
A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that vaping vs smoking may not be the clear health trade-off many people assume. New research indicates that electronic cigarettes, often marketed or…
Kaspersky Warns Mobile Data Buyers About Fake Telecom Websites
Islamabad : Cybersecurity company Kaspersky has warned mobile users and international travellers about fraudulent websites impersonating telecom operators to steal phone numbers, login credentials, personal information and banking details. The…
Government Tightens Oversight as 37 Pharma Companies Face Questions Over Drug Price Hikes
The federal government has stepped up scrutiny of Pakistan drug prices after seeking explanations from 37 pharmaceutical companies over substantial increases in the prices of deregulated medicines, according to officials…
Karachi HIV Outbreak: Confirmed Cases at WaliKa Hospital Rise to 95
A new WaliKa Hospital HIV outbreak case has been reported in Karachi after an 18-month-old child tested positive for HIV, bringing the total number of confirmed cases linked to the…
New Study Finds Weight-Loss Drugs May Offer an Unexpected Health Benefit
A new study suggests that GLP-1 weight-loss drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro may offer benefits beyond treating obesity and diabetes, with researchers finding a lower risk of alcohol-related hospitalizations…
Thalapathy Vijay’s Final Film Creates Box Office Buzz Before Release
Thalapathy Vijay's farewell film Jana Nayagan has recorded strong advance ticket sales ahead of its theatrical release, generating nearly Rs500 million (50 crore) in bookings for its opening weekend, according…
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