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ISLAMABAD: Members of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Interior expressed grave concern on Wednesday over the surge in drug abuse across Pakistan, warning that narcotics had penetrated schools, colleges and even households. The issue was raised during a meeting of the committee chaired by Raja Khurram Nawaz. Committee members Sharmila Faruqui questioned why, despite … Read more
LAHORE: Punjab is grappling with severe flooding as relentless monsoon rains and water releases from India drive the Ravi, Chenab and Sutlej rivers to perilous levels, prompting mass evacuations, emergency funding and the deployment of army units for rescue operations. The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) confirmed on Wednesday that high to exceptionally high floods … Read more
NEW YORK: Twice former champion Naomi Osaka hopes being seeded at the US Open for the first time in four years will enhance her chances of recapturing her form of old on the biggest stage. Osaka, a winner in New York in 2018 and 2020, advanced to the second round on Tuesday with a 6-3, … Read more
[The full weight of a 50 percent tariff on Indian goods took effect this week, undercutting one of the country’s most promising markets for solar exports.
The season for strong storms came late. This week, it has led to travel delays, a snarled start to Burning Man and a recharged waterfall in Yosemite.
The Trump administration aims to tighten the duration of visas for students, cultural exchange visitors and members of the media, according to a proposed government regulation issued on Wednesday, part of a broader crackdown on legal immigration. US President Donald Trump, a Republican, kicked off a wide-ranging immigration crackdown after taking office in January. The … Read more
A tragic incident occurred on Girja Road, Rawalpindi, where one young man died and two others were injured after coming into contact with live electric wires. According to Rescue 1122 officials, while working in a street on Girja Road, an iron ladder accidentally struck overhead power lines. As a result, 24-year-old Adnan sustained severe injuries … Read more
LAHORE: Everyone was there for the fight and the fighters, who wore their hearts on their sleeves, what is Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) after all, if not a story of rise and fall. But parts of the octagon in the middle of the Pakistan Combat Night 2025 indoor setup at the DHA Phase 6 Sports … Read more
The U.S. president is putting pressure on other countries to burn more fossil fuels and retreat from clean energy.
The chipmaker, now the most valuable public company in the world, said strong demand for its chips should continue this quarter.
