Post-meal rituals can vary from person to person, while some people prefer to take a relaxing siesta, others prefer a quick smoke or a relaxing bath, but have you ever thought about how this affects your health? Everyone has a different way of relaxing after a meal, but did you know that there are certain things you should avoid right …

Let’s revisit an 18-year-old’s gruesome workout Mike Tyson His neck used to grow 20 inches. This is called workout technique neck bridge. The American professional boxer had a successful career from 1985 to 2005 and his techniques are still referenced by young boxers after his retirement from the boxing world. What is the neck bridge workout and how is it …

ISLAMABAD: An important meeting of the National Security Committee, under the chairmanship of the prime minister, is under way at the Prime Minister House.   The meeting condemned in the strongest terms the violent incidents of May 9 after the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan.   The prime minister said May 9 will be remembered as a ‘black …

Collaboration to seamlessly integrate Anthropic’s sophisticated AI assistant into Zoom Zoom is embarking on a new endeavor in the realm of artificial intelligence by joining forces with Anthropic to enhance customer service.   The unveiling of a strategic partnership between Zoom and Anthropic, an AI company renowned for its research on AI safety and development of associated tools, has just …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shireen Mazari and PTI Senator Falak Naz were arrested by the Islamabad police right after their release from Adiala Jail.   The arrest took place outside the jail premises, according to a tweet from Shireen Mazari’s daughter, Imaan Mazari.   Earlier, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) had deemed the detention of Shireen Mazari under the …

Cannes Film Festival 2023 is scheduled to commence on May 16 and will continue in France until May 27   Bollywood actor Sara Ali Khan and Anushka Sharma are all geared up to make their debut at the red carpet of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2023.   In 2023, several popular Indian celebrities are poised to make their debut …

Inter-family feuds are common in Pakistan, but in the mountainous northwestern region where communities abide by traditional tribal honour codes they can be particularly protracted and violent Sixteen people were killed over a decades-long land dispute between two tribes in Pakistan’s coal-rich northwest, police said Tuesday.   The Akhorwal tribe opened fire on the Suni Khel tribe from an elevated …

The Russia-Islamic World Forum will begin in Kazan, southwest Russia, on Thursday. The two-day event was first held in 2009 and aims to strengthen economic ties between Russia and Muslim countries. In the wake of a rupture between Russia and the West, these ties are now part of a shifting world order.   The decision to hold the 2023 edition …

The World Health Organization (WHO), a Geneva-based UN agency, has released new guidance advising against the use of non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) to control weight or manage noncommunicable diseases, citing a lack of evidence that these products have any long-term benefits.   The WHO also noted NSS use may be linked to Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and mortality in adults. …

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is unhappy with the proposed new revenue distribution model for international cricket although it accepts that India, the game’s financial engine, should get the biggest share, chairman Najam Sethi told Reuters.   The International Cricket Council (ICC), the game’s global governing body, has proposed a new revenue sharing model for the 2024-27 cycle to …

MUMBAI: The Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, organized by the Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI), is facing scrutiny for its decision to exclude Pakistan from the list of eligible countries in its South Asian competition.   This move has sparked controversy and raised concerns about the festival’s commitment to promoting cultural exchange and unity through the arts.   Users …

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Tuesday passed a private member’s bill aimed at condemning and awarding punishment for the actions that accounted for a breach of the sovereignty and integrity of the Parliament in any form or shade.   The bill was moved by Chairman Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon which was passed …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Member National Assembly (MNA) from Karachi, Mohamood Moulvi on Tuesday announced to quit the party over May 9 vandalism against military installations.   Mahmood, who was PTI’s MNA from Karachi’s NA-25, also announced his resignation from the seat.   In a press conference, Mahmood said May 9 would go down as a “black day in history, …

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Religious Affairs Senator Talha Mahmood says effective measures are being taken to make this year Hajj safe, economical and comfortable for the pilgrims.   He was speaking at a meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Religious Affairs which met in Islamabad with MNA Pir Syed Imran Shah in the chair.   Senator Talha Mahmood said …

ANKARA: Turkey braces for its first election runoff after a night of high drama showed President Recep Tayyip Erdogan edging ahead of his rival but failing to secure a first-round win.   Erdogan sounded triumphant as he emerged before a sea of supporters shortly after midnight to proclaim himself ready to lead the nation for another five years.   Almost …

ISLAMABAD: Government of Pakistan has announced a three-day protest campaign from May 21 against the proposed holding of G-20 summit in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.   This was announced by Adviser to Prime Minister on Kashmir Affairs Qamar Zaman Kaira while addressing a news conference in Islamabad on Tuesday.   He said India wants to hold one of the …

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) ordered on Tuesday to release Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party leader Fawad Chaudhry.   Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb presided over the hearing where the PTI leader was presented.   Following the order, the authorities tried to arrest Fawad again as he was leaving the court premises. Video footage showed the PTI leader, clad in a …

BEIJING: China’s value-added industrial output, an important economic indicator, went up 5.6 percent year on year in April, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Tuesday. The growth rate was 1.7 percentage points higher than that of March, the bureau said. In April, the industrial production was generally stable, and the equipment manufacturing sector saw rapid growth, said the …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday held talks with President Isaias Afwerki of the State of Eritrea in Beijing. Hailing China and Eritrea’s profound traditional friendship, Xi said the two countries will mark the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations on May 24 and that over the past 30 years, China and Eritrea have always trusted and supported each other. …

BEIJING: Over the past 10 years, China’s sci-tech strength has grown along with the development of the country’s economic strength, becoming a driving force for Chinese modernization, according to a press conference on Monday. China’s sci-tech strength and its global influence in innovation have been significantly enhanced, Wu Zhaohui, vice minister of science and technology, told a press conference on …

LAHORE: Many new and talented artists have entered the industry in the last few years and projects are growing as far as the drama industry is concerned. Two young artists among the list are Hira Khan and Arslan Khan. Hira Khan got into the industry by winning Miss Veet and then we got to see her in different dramas. Hira …

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court has ordered to produce PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry in court, and issued notices to the Islamabad police inspector general and the district magistrate for tomorrow. Fawad Chaudhry’s brother and lawyer Faisal Chaudhry has filed a petition against the arrest of Fawad before the Islamabad High Court. The petition adopts the stance that the court had …

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday advised Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan to join the investigation in the corruption cases to end dispute. In a series of tweets, Imran Khan alleged on the existence of a “London plan” aimed at keeping him in prison for 10 years on charges of sedition. “Using pretext of …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan said on Monday urged citizens to be prepared for peaceful protests and vowed to fight for real freedom until his last breath. In his latest tweet, he said that his sisters and PTI Centrak Punjab President Yasmin Rashid had told the protesters not to harm Jinnah house. He further …

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has reportedly decided in-principle to introduce a reference against the chief justice of Pakistan with the Supreme Judicial Council. A resolution to file the reference against Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial was approved in the National Assembly during a joint session of parliament. A special five-member parliamentary committee has been formed to prepare the …

UNITED STATES: The United States Justice Department had announced that a YouTube influencer who staged a fake plane crash in California for a video and then parachuted to safety, agreed to plead guilty to obstructing the investigation by destroying the evidence, news agencies reported. Trevor Daniel Jacob, along with his attorney, has signed a plea agreement, which was filed in …

ANKARA: Turkey’s powerful president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, will go head to head with his opposition rival in a run-off vote, the supreme election council has confirmed.   Erdogan led the first round with 49.51 per cent of the vote, its chairman said.   Although he had a clear lead over his main challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu, who polled 44.88 per cent, …

LAHORE: Visitors were delighted at the sight of six lively little lion cubs at a zoo in Pakistan, born to two separate lionesses.   A caretaker at the Safari Zoo Lahore said, children are especially very excited to see the cubs. Entire families are coming, and they keep coming again and again, as the cubs playfully romp inside their enclosure. …

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb has said that the elections will take place in the country on completion of constitutional tenure of assemblies as per the law.   In an interview with Al-Jazeera, she said the coalition government is holding a peaceful protest today against the constitutional violations taking place in the country. She said our workers …

PESHAWAR: On the request of civil society, the burnt building of Radio Pakistan Peshawar has been opened for public from Monday.   The building will remain opened for teachers and students of universities and schools till Friday from 10 am to 4 pm, while general public and civil society can come to Radio Pakistan Peshawar from 4 pm to 6 …

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Monday unanimously passed two resolutions expressing unwavering support and solidarity with the armed forces and security agencies.   The two resolutions moved by Sabir Qaimkhani and Wajeeha Qamar said they stand shoulder to shoulder with them.   The house condemned unequivocally the acts of vandalism and burning of infrastructure following the arrest of a nabbed …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan government has signed a Debt Service Suspension Agreement with the Republic of Korea to defer loans worth $19.911 million, under the G-20 Debt Service Suspension Initiative (DSSI) framework.   As per a statement released by the Ministry of Economic Affairs on Monday, the amount, which initially had to be repaid between July and December 2021, would now be …

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) adjourned on Monday the hearing for the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) review petition against orders to hold elections in Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa for one week.   A three-judge bench, headed by Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial and comprising Justice Ijazul Ahsan and Justice Munib Akhtar, heard the ECP’s review petition. The CJP noted that …

The output of Large Scale Manufacturing Industries (LSMI) witnessed a decline of 24.99 per cent year-on-year in March 2023, the largest drop since May 2020 (during the pandemic), data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) showed on Monday.   According to the provisional Quantum Index numbers (QIM), the LSMI output declined by 9.09 per cent in March 2023 …

The real estate industry in Pakistan heavily relies on speculative motives, resulting in an excessive supply of property titles disconnected from actual land ownership. This has led to a situation where file ownership rather than land ownership is prevalent, and housing societies operate without necessary no-objection certificates (NOCs), further detaching the industry from reality. Unfortunately, obtaining a file does not …

QUETTA: In view of the security situation in Balochistan, the deployment of army soldiers in the province has been approved. The federal cabinet approved the deployment of the army in Balochistan under Article 245 of the Constitution. The Balochistan government had sent a requisition to the federal government for army deployment, sources said. The Pakistan Army has been deployed in …

KARACHI: Renowned Sindhi drama actor Shabira Channa passed away in a hospital in Karachi as a result of being injured in a traffic accident near Qazi Ahmed a few days ago. Shabira Channa was shifted to a hospital in Karachi for treatment where she lost her life. Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has expressed grief over the death of …

KARACHI: Zaviyaar Irfani, son of Pakistani actor Emmad Irfani, passed away. Actor Emmad Irfani’s son’s death was reported on Instagram by his friend Shanzaay Sheikh. It has been mentioned in Shanzaay’s told that his friend Emmad Irfani’s son has died and asked his fans to recite Surah Fatiha on the death of the child and pray for patience for the parents. …

GUJRANWALA: Police rescued a 14-year-old girl chained at a house in Gujranwala in early hours of Monday. According to sources, the girl was being kept in illegal detention by a suspect named Aurangzeb who also continuously raped the little girl. Neighbours after listening screams alerted the police. A police team rushed to the spot and rescued the victim. Police once …

ISLAMABAD: A simple memory test may be able to predict future cognitive decline in people with no current memory or thinking problems, new research shows. The study, published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, on Wednesday, found that people’s performance during the memory test known as the Stages of Objective Memory Impairment (SOMI) system could …