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The UK government’s ban on disposable vapes comes into force this Sunday, signalling the end of easy access to single-use vaping devices in shops and online. The move, first announced in January 2024, aims to tackle the growing environmental impact caused by disposable vapes, which have surged in popularity over the past decade. Usage has … Read more
KARACHI: Spoiler alert and Trigger Warning! When a beloved series is a bow away from drawing its curtains, the audience must tackle the brewing clash between anticipation and fear — anticipation that their favourite show will end on a well-deserved high point versus fear that it might not. The truth of this manifested after the ending … Read more
Prime Minister of Pakistan’s Coordinator for Youth Affairs (Sindh), Fahad Shafiq on Tuesday announced the launch of Prime Minister Inter-Clubs Basketball Tournament in October during a vibrant and dignified ceremony held at the international Abdul Nasir basketball courts on Tuesday night. He extended full support on behalf of Pakistan Muslim League (N) and praised the … Read more
Listen to article ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Wednesday approved 15% increase in pensions provided by the Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI), effective from January 1, 2025, on the recommendation of the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development. This increase will be funded from the institution’s own resources. The meeting of the federal cabinet was … Read more
[Here’s a rundown on the winners and losers in the legislation muscled through Congress.
Six members of Congress from Wisconsin and Minnesota have asked Canada to say how it plans to tackle the blazes and reduce the haze billowing south.
[ Listen to article KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Muhammad Ali Malkani, has called on the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) to nominate representatives for advisory bodies of the Livestock and Fisheries Department. This would allow the private sector to actively shape policies and future planning in the sector. During a visit to … Read more
WASHINGTON: The United States and Bahrain signed a civilian nuclear energy accord Wednesday as US President Donald Trump met with the Gulf nation’s crown prince. At a memorandum of understanding signing ceremony with his Bahraini counterpart Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the accord showed the United States is willing … Read more
Stardew Valley has surpassed Valve’s Portal 2 to become the top-rated game on Steam, nearly a decade after its release. The cosy farming simulator, created by solo developer ConcernedApe, was first released almost ten years ago and continues to attract a large and active community. Over the years, it has received updates introducing new NPCs, … Read more
The rivers etching the terrain are a beloved feature of the rapidly growing region. But last week’s flooding was an agonizing reminder of the dangers they pose.
