LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Sunday appealed to the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi to ensure impartial and conscience-driven decisions in all pending political cases. Addressing a press conference, senior PTI leaders Sardar Latif Khosa and Intezar Hussain Panjutha accused the state of orchestrating baseless cases against the party leaders and workers following … Read more

  Viya, Pakistan’s pioneering omnichannel sexual wellness platform, is expanding its reach with the launch of Viya Telehealth which aims to make healthcare more accessible and bring sexual and reproductive health (SRH) information and services closer to the people. In a society often shrouded in stigma around reproductive health, Viya Telehealth offers convenient and personalised … Read more

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication will provide high-speed internet and fibre-optic connectivity to 532 schools in Islamabad. According to an official from the Ministry, the government has declared early education in artificial intelligence (AI), computer science, and emerging technologies a national priority. This move is part of the Prime Minister’s vision for … Read more

PUBLISHED August 11, 2024 KARACHI: In the dynamic environments of the emergency department (ED) and personal decision-making, the pursuit of clarity and rationality is often hindered by our own cognitive biases, logical fallacies, and irrational thinking patterns. As I embark on an exploration of ‘thinking how (not) to think’ I am reminded of the deeply … Read more

SIALKOT: A room collapsed due to an explosion inside a tube well bore near Sanewali village in Motra-Badiana Road. According to a rescue service spokesperson, the bore of a tube well had become clogged. In an attempt to clear it, a man poured acid into it. The chemical reaction caused a gas buildup, resulting in … Read more

Legionnaires’ disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila. It was first identified following a significant outbreak at an American Legion convention in Philadelphia in 1976, and since then, it has become a recognized public health concern, particularly in environments where water systems are not properly maintained. Causes of Legionnaires’ … Read more

KARACHI: There is something indescribably fun about hating nepo babies. And not just any nepo babies. An unusually potent vitriol greets them when they appear on our screens. Unlike industrial and political dynasties, a star-studded lineage in showbiz is a perennial, very visual reminder of the potholed road to success. An ambitious employee might find … Read more