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Weather
Heavy rain lashed Rawalpindi and Islamabad early on Tuesday morning, flooding low-lying areas and pushing water levels in Lai Nullah above the danger
International
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye have agreed to institutionalise their cooperation under the Makkah Agreement, with Pakistan set to head the alliance’s
Health
PIMS had reportedly been functioning without a valid licence from the Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority for two years before a fire in its neonatal nursery killed 14 newborns. The disclosure was made before the Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services, where lawmakers raised ser
Health
The Capital Development Authority has taken action against 48 public and private hospitals and medical centres in Islamabad after inspections uncovered serious gaps in fire and life safety arrangements. The healthcare facilities have collectively been fined Rs14.05 million following enforcement insp
Sports
Football legend Lionel Messi has officially announced his retirement from international football, bringing an emotional…
Sports
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football with the Argentina national team, bringing an extraordinary chapter of his career toward its conclusion. Messi’s journey with Argentina has been defined by remarkable performances, major international achievements, and countless m
Technology
An iPhone 17 Pro has reportedly achieved a Guinness World Record after surviving a dramatic 100,418-foot drop onto natural land in Kiruna, Sweden. As part of the experiment, the smartphone was attached to a weather balloon and lifted into the stratosphere, reaching an altitude of more than 100,000 f
Sports
Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Abbas has earned a place on the famous Lord’s Honours Board after taking five wickets in an innings against England in the second Test. The achievement came on August 30, during Pakistan’s heavy defeat at the historic London ground. Abbas finished England’s second innin
Sports
Pakistan is set to make major changes to its squad after losing the first two Tests against England. Reports on August 31 say wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan and opener Imam-ul-Haq are expected to return home before the third Test. Salman Agha is yet to be considered. Rizwan struggled with the b
International
On Monday, the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague has ruled that the Indus Waters Treaty between Pakistan and India remains fully in force. The court rejected India’s position that it could unilaterally suspend the 1960 agreement. It said India must continue following its obligations under
Startups
A German startup has developed a backpack concept that can unfold into a portable sleeping shelter for people experiencing homelessness. The design combines a backpack, insulated sleeping space and small solar power system in one product. It is intended to provide basic protection for people who hav
Sports
Pakistan’s recent Test record away from home has become a major concern. The team has won only one of its last 11 Tests outside Pakistan, with the sole victory coming against the West Indies in Port of Spain earlier this month. Pakistan won that match by eight wickets, ending an eight-match losing s
