A new study suggests that feeling hungry may help slow aging, and even the thought of not having enough food can extend life. According to previously conducted research, they have suggested that food restriction may lead to increased lifespan. The research is published in the journal science Starvation has been shown to increase the lifespan of fruit flies. Researchers at the …

Toxins from our environment cause oxidative stress and mitochondrial damage. For starters, stop using plastic bottles and food storage containers, choose organic produce, and use personal care products that are clean- and free of harmful chemicals. These diet and lifestyle interventions may seem simple, yet they are extremely powerful. Implementing such changes consistently requires some effort and commitment. If you’re …

RAWALPINDI: Former Pakistan head coach Saqlain Mushtaq has revealed that former pacer Shoaib Akhtar still has some money that he took from him to buy his clothes. Saqlain spoke about his relationship with Shoaib while speaking on a TV programme. He said the former speedster was nicknamed “Shoaby” and “Shoaib the actor” when the host showed him pictures of Shoaib. …

“I sing in the shower,” said Ms. Magsamen. “I sing at the top of my lungs on the radio.” Write a poem Dr. Clark has continued to write poetry since graduating medical school and has some advice for those interested in trying. First, banish any thoughts that you’re not creative enough. “I think a lot of times we are our …

Pakistan is likely to play a white-ball series against New Zealand in January 2024 to prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 in the United States of America (USA). As per media reports, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has approached PCB for the series after Pakistan concludes the three-match Test series against Australia. New Zealand is eager to host either …

ISLAMABAD: Census result shows country’s population increased by around 49 million since 2017. Chief Statistician Dr Naeem Uz Zafar on Monday disclosed the official findings of the digital census, revealing that Pakistan’s total population stands at 249,566,743 or 249.57 million. This represents an increase of approximately 49 million people compared to the previous census held in 2017. The population increase …

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a notice to the Police IG and secretary of the interior on the details of the cases against Shah Mahmood Qureshi and on the protective bail petition. The IHC Chief Justice Aamir Farooq heard the case and sought details of the cases by May 24 against petitioner Mehar Bano Qureshi’s father and …

Italy’s data protection authority Garante plans to review other artificial intelligence platforms and hire AI experts, a top official said, as it ramps up scrutiny of the powerful technology after temporarily banning ChatGPT in March. Garante is among the most proactive of the 31 national data protection authorities which oversee Europe’s data privacy regime known as the General Data Protection …

ISLAMABAD: In its preparations for the next general elections, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) says it will conduct the next national polls based on the census of 2017. This decision was taken due to a delay in the issuance of final results of the new digital census. The election commission has completed the delimitation of constituencies and voter lists …

SRINAGAR: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Monday said holding a G- 20 countries’ tourism group meeting in Srinagar was a sheer violation of the UN resolutions on Kashmir. Addressing a special session of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly, he said the people of Kashmir had been denied of their basic right of self-determination for decades. He …

Pakistan’s music industry has always boasted an array of exceptional talent, with artists capable of mesmerizing audiences with their enchanting voices and remarkable compositional skills. Among these remarkable individuals is the incomparable Sajjad Ali, whose musical journey began at a tender age. His iconic track, “Babia,” continues to resonate with the younger generation, a testament to his enduring popularity. Blessed …

The Junior Hockey Asia Cup will be start in Salalah, Oman on Tuesday whereas the trophy was unveiled on Monday, as all the captains posed with the ultimate prize, for which they will be playing each other. The first match of the event will be played between Thailand and Japan whereas Pakistan will take on Chinese Taipei in the second …

HANGZHOU: Seafood is favored by many people for its taste and its richness in various proteins, omega-3 fatty acids and micronutrients. However, the increasing human population, coupled with environmental stress and climate change, has led to the overexploitation of marine food resources in recent decades. In response to this challenge, a team of Chinese researchers has been seeking to develop …

DHAKA: The Bangladeshi government has announced the discovery of a new gas field in the southern district of Bhola. Bangladeshi State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid on Monday formally announced Bhola’s Ilisha-1 as the country’s 29th gas field. Ilisha-1’s daily production is around 20 million cubic feet, said Hamid, adding that it’s believed that it has …

JERUSALEM: Three Palestinians were killed and six others wounded in an Israeli military raid in the occupied West Bank on Monday, Palestinian and Israeli sources said. The Palestinian Health Ministry confirmed in a statement that three men were killed in the refugee camp of Balata near Nablus city and six people were injured, including one with serious injuries. An Israeli …

KABUL: Nearly 2,400 Afghan refugees have returned to their homeland from Iran, Afghanistan’s Ministry for Refugees and Repatriation Affairs said in a statement on Monday. “A total of 2,348 Afghan refugees returned to their homeland Afghanistan on Sunday after years of living as refugees in Iran and the process of returning the refugees to their country continues,” the statement said. …

COLOMBO: In a significant move to address fuel supply challenges, Sri Lanka signed a contract agreement on Monday with Sinopec, a leading international petroleum company, said the President’s Media Division (PMD). The PMD said in a statement that the agreement marks a crucial step in ensuring a steady and uninterrupted fuel supply for the nation. With the inability to provide …

KHARTOUM: The death toll in the armed clashes between the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has risen to 863, the Sudanese Doctors Union said on Monday. “The number of civilian deaths since the beginning of the clashes has risen to 863 with 3,531 injuries,” the nongovernmental body said in a statement. Over 1 million people have been …

ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) of Pakistan said on Monday that the country is likely to face extreme climate events from May to October this year. The country is likely to face intensive heat waves, snow melting, land sliding, flash floods, forest fires and cyclones, the NDMA said, directing the provincial bodies of the authority to brace up …

BEIRUT: The Lebanese government rejects any manifestation that “undermines the state’s authority and sovereignty,” said Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati on Monday, hinting at the military exercise staged by Iran-backed Hezbollah group on Sunday. “At present, the government is stressing on preserving security stability on all Lebanese territory and not taking any action that may destabilize it,” Mikati was …

SIALKOT: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif clarified on Sunday that “no new military courts” are being established to try those responsible for the attacks on military installations on May 9. “No new military courts are being established,” Asif told the media in Sialkot, adding that the law is already present in this regard. “Courts are present and they have been working …

KABUL: Two pilots were killed Sunday when a US-made military helicopter crashed in the north of Afghanistan, the country’s defence ministry said. “An MD-530 helicopter of the country’s air force, which was flying from Mazar-e-Sharif airfield towards Samangan, collided with an electricity pylon,” the defence minister tweeted. In September, a Black Hawk helicopter commandeered by the Taliban government after the …

HIROSHIMA: Ukraine’s backers “will not waver”, US President Joe Biden said Sunday after talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky, who is in Hiroshima on a surprise visit to the G7 summit. Russia “will not break our resolve” to support Ukraine, Biden told reporters after the end of the three-day summit that saw the Ukrainian leader steal the spotlight during a diplomatic …

CAPE CANAVERAL: A private mission to the International Space Station (ISS) organized by Axiom Space is due to blast off from Florida on Sunday, carrying the first two Saudi astronauts to go to the orbiting laboratory. Rayyanah Barnawi, a breast cancer researcher, will become the first Saudi woman to voyage into space and will be joined on the mission by …

BEIJING: A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Saturday made remarks on G7 Hiroshima Summit’s hyping up of China-related issues, urging the countries to stop ganging up to form exclusive blocs. According to reports, the G7 Hiroshima Leaders’ Communique and other documents adopted at the G7 Hiroshima Summit contain comments on the situation in the Taiwan Strait and accusations regarding the …

SUZHOU, China: China was crowned at the 2023 Sudirman Cup after whitewashing South Korea 3-0 in the final here on Sunday. The triumph means the hosts have clinched the title three times in a row, and won 13 championships in the past 18 editions. Mixed doubles Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong recovered from one set down to beat Seo Seung-jae …

HIROSHIMA: As more protesters took to the streets, Group of Seven (G7) nations wrapped up their three-day gathering here on Sunday, vowing to escalate sanctions against Russia amid the Ukraine crisis. Following days of protests, hundreds of demonstrators from home and abroad on Sunday rallied against the G7 leaders’ communique and other documents adopted by the summit in Hiroshima, a …

CAIRO: Chinese President Xi Jinping’s congratulatory letter to the 32nd Arab League (AL) Summit is an epitome of his resolve to bring the China-Arab strategic partnership to a higher level, scholars have said. The Chinese president emphasized the long and deep friendship between China and Arab countries in his letter to Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the rotating …

KARACHI: In the absence of fresh triggers and expected higher dollar demand from importers towards the end of the month, the rupee is expected to remain limited against the US dollar next weeks. The local currency, in the outgoing week, fell 0.29% against the dollar in the interbank market. On Monday, the rupee closed at 284.97 against the dollar against …

It’s a good idea to adjust our diet now that summer is in full swing. We should choose hydrating foods and healthy drinks to keep us cool and lively. Although packaged products may seem more convenient, opting for handmade options is always preferable. Keeping ourselves hydrated is essential for the sake of our health and body, especially during summer. This …

SWITZERLAND: Three people were killed when their light plane crashed in the Ponts-de-Martel area of Switzerland near the French border on Saturday morning, Swiss police said. The accident happened in a forest near the village of La Combe Dernier in the canton of Neuchâtel at 10:20 a.m. local time (0820 GMT), local police said. The pilot and his two passengers …

LAHORE: Pakistan’s veteran fast bowler Hasan Ali suffered an injury during the ongoing T20 Blast tournament in Birmingham. The incident happened moments before the opening match between Birmingham Bears and Yorkshire Vikings, when Hasan Ali was warming up on the field. Despite his absence, his team, the Birmingham Bears, emerged victorious, securing a 34-run victory. Specific details about the nature …

Apple AirPods have become quite rage among Apple users and others as well since their launch in 2016. The AirPods are arguably one of the best true wireless buds you can buy and perhaps the best if you have an Apple device as the seamless integration is unmatched. This might sound odd but if you’re using your AirPods for phone …

QUETTA: Six Iranian border guards were killed Sunday during clashes with an armed group in the restive southeastern province of Sistan-Balochistan near Pakistani frontier, local media reported. The guards were killed in Saravan, near Iran’s border with Pakistan, local prosecutor Mehdi Shamsabadi as saying. Poverty-stricken Sistan-Balochistan, which also borders Afghanistan, is a flashpoint for clashes with drug smuggling gangs as …

LAHORE: All roads leading to former prime minister and PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s Zaman Park residence were opened for traffic on Sunday while the number of police personnel deployed to provide security to the former prime minister was also increased from 106 to 200, SP Civil Lines Hassan Javed Bhatti, who visited the Zaman Park, gave instructions to the cops. …

KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Sunday launched its flight operation for the Hajj, 2023 from Karachi, The first flight PK 773, carrying 316 pilgrims, left Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport for Medina at 4:50 AM in the morning. Later, the first Hajj flight carrying 316 Pakistanis landed in Madinah Munawarah where Pakistani and Saudi officials welcomed them. The pilgrims were …

LAHORE: Former Pakistan PM and PTI chief Imran Khan gave an unprepared address to the nation from his Zaman Park residence and talked about the vandalism following his arrest on May 9. In the address, the cricketer-turned-politician lambasted the current Pakistan administration and pointed out how 25 unarmed protestors lost their lives in the midst of the mayhem. The former …

RAHIM YAR KHAN: Sindh Police managed to culminate the ‘honey trap’ method by dacoits of the Kacha area Sindh IG said that due to police strategy in the Kacha operation, the problem of dacoits has now been limited to only four districts, however, Police did not have aerial support which caused difficulties Kacha dacoits are involved in kidnapping for ransom …

QUETTA: Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) emir Sirajul Haq who narrowly escaped a “suicide attack” criticized on Sunday the Shehbaz-led government saying incumbents not paying attention to the problems of provinces as they have failed to protect the masses.  Addressing a presser in Quetta, the JI emir raising questions over his security measures said as a citizen he wanted to know who was …

PESHAWAR: The Pakistan-China relations are exemplary and we should learn from the China’s Leadership and Peoples dedication and devotion for their loving home land and their vital role in China’s stand on international stage with pride. The recent past China’s global positive role for peace and economic development is a guideline for us. This was stated by former Justice Irshad …