PUBLISHED August 10, 2025 When 28-year-old Sana began to lose clumps of hair and to wake up with stiff, painful joints in her right hand, she told herself it was nothing but stress. Six months later, a rash across her cheeks flared and she developed breathlessness. Multiple doctors offered inhalers, creams, or reassurance that it…
Steve Hilton, a dual national, was David Cameron’s close adviser before moving to California in 2012 The Seal of the Governor of the State of California is displayed on a podium prepared for Governor Gavin Newsom ahead of his expected press conference in San Diego, California, U.S., February 2, 2026. REUTERS US President Donald Trump…
A dust storm approaches the town of Normal, Illinois, U.S., May 16, 2025, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video. PHOTO: REUTERS ISLAMABAD/QUETTA: With large parts of the country still counting the cost of recent deadly rains, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Sunday warned of another widespread spell of rain, windstorms and…
Oil price spikes on Trump’s “hell for Iran” threat, Strait of Hormuz tensions deepen selling pressure KARACHI: War-driven uncertainty kept the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) under sustained pressure during Monday’s morning session, as trading opened in a tense environment. By 11:34am, the index had fallen to 148,027.32, down 2,371.39 points (1.58%) from the previous close…
South African Olympic champion Caster Semenya poses at a press conference in Cape Town on March 29. Photo: AFP CAPE TOWN: South African Caster Semenya, a two-time Olympic 800 metres champion, said on Sunday that the IOC’s reinstatement of gender verification tests for the 2028 Los Angeles Games was “a disrespect for women”. The former…
Analysts say face-to-face talks could ease strains on global trade and reduce uncertainty. Listen to article WORLDWIDE: Top US officials are set to meet with a senior Chinese delegation in Geneva this weekend, marking the highest-level bilateral talks since President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs that sparked an ongoing trade war between the two global powers. US…
Muhammad Sufian, 8, admitted to Benazir Children Hospital Mardan (BCHM) with a high-grade fever, has taken different antibiotics for almost 24 days. “Before admission to BCHM,” shares Sufian’s father Aziz Ur Rehman. “My son was treated by local medical practitioners in clinics situated in Lundkhawar area of Mardan district, and then by doctors at nearby…
Looted money brought to the gang leader, who would then distribute it among members Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) arrest four suspected members of a street crime gang in Karachi. PHOTO: PAKISTAN RANGERS (SINDH) KARACHI: Sindh Rangers arrested four suspected members of a street crime gang in Karachi, according to a press release issued by the force’s…
Fire erupts at Khor Fakkan after interception; drone detected near telecom site in Fujairah Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed concern after a missile was intercepted at Khor Fakkan port in the United Arab Emirates, injuring four civilians, including three Pakistani nationals. In a post on X, the premier said, “Deeply concerned at the…
Solar panel. Photo: ANADOLU AGENCY ISLAMABAD: Solar power generation has proven to be socially acceptable, economically viable and environmentally friendly. It is therefore highly sustainable for a country like Pakistan where the power supply gap is always increasing. Solar can reduce our heavy reliance on expensive imported fossil fuels. It can also mitigate high electricity…