KARACHI: After Thursday’s historic decline in the Pakistani rupee’s value, the local unit gained Rs12.43 against the US dollar in a “dramatic twist” in early trading session on Friday. The dollar was being traded at Rs286.50 during the inter-bank trade around 10:15am. On Thursday, the dollar reached all-time high of Rs298.93 after gaining Rs8.71 in the interbank market, and Rs305 …

LAHORE: A couple was killed in Wahdat Colony area here in provincial capital during the short hours of Friday night. According to the police, a man with the help of her sister’s husband killed his sister and the person with whom she was currently residing in Wahdat colony area of Lahore. The police said upon receiving information of robbery the …

ISLAMABAD: Watermelons contain many nutrients, such as potassium, vitamin C, and magnesium. The fruit also has a high bioavailability of antioxidants, including lycopene and l-citrulline. Studies have shown that watermelon supplements and extracts decrease blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Comparably fewer studies investigate raw watermelon, however, and those that do tend to involve large quantities of over 2 lbs per …

ISLAMABAD: Summertime brings with it the promise of longer days, warmer temperatures, and time spent outdoors. The season also brings mosquitoes. If it feels like mosquitoes target you more than others, it might have to do with the soap you’re using along with your unique body chemistry. Researchers from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University conducted a study of unique …

Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday said Pakistan was facing multiple challenges on various fronts including economic, social and security. “And the incumbent government is making all-out efforts to tackle the confronted challenges effectively,” the minister said while addressing the opening ceremony of the ‘Islamabad Security Dialogue-2023,’ organized by the National Security Division and …

Pakistan U19 aim at sealing the five-match ODI series win against Bangladesh as they will take on the hosts in Rajshahi, Bangladesh, today (Thursday). Pakistan lead the series by 2-0 as a century from Azan Awais and an all-round bowling performance headed by Mohammad Ismail helped the Team Green beat Bangladesh by 78 runs at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium …

ISLAMABAD: Nasir Khan Jan, a well-known TikTok personality, has recently stirred up controversy with a tearful video he shared on Instagram regarding the recent arrest of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan. In the video, Nasir Khan can be seen crying profusely and expressing his fears for Imran Khan’s safety. Imran Khan, the Chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, …

LAHORE: The Pakistani rupee on Thursday continued setting new records in its value against the US dollar as the local unit lost Rs1.78 during the intra-day trading. The local currency was being traded in Rs293 at 10:20am with Rs1.78 decrease. The dollar has appreciated Rs9.41 against the Pakistani rupee in the last four days. The weakening of the local unit …

KARACHI: An alleged terrorist, who attacked a foreign resident, was shot and killed by a security officer in Malir Sukhan area of Karachi on Wednesday. Police officials said the incident took place near Pak China Shipyard, where the suspect attacked a foreigner. The police official tasked to provide security to the person under attack opened fire and killed the suspect. …

BRUSSELS: EU antitrust regulators are seeking more information on Apple’s (AAPL.O) mobile payment system, the European Commission said on Wednesday, a sign that the enforcer is looking to close any loopholes and boost its case against the iPhone maker. The EU competition watchdog last year accused Apple of restricting rivals’ access to its tap-and-go technology, Near-Field Communication (NFC), used for …

ISLAMABAD: Around one-third of people globally live with chronic pain experienced for more than three months and millions of people are prescribed antidepressants to relieve the condition. However, a new review of prior research published Tuesday has found that most antidepressants used to relieve chronic pain are being prescribed without sufficient reliable evidence of their effectiveness. What’s more, potential harms …

The Chinese Belt & Road Initiative (BRI) has entered into its tenth year, making a new history of world class infrastructure development, regional connectivity, integrated transport, economic and sea corridors in the member countries. It adopted holistic and comprehensive models and modules of foreign direct investment (FDI) to finance numerous mega projects in the member countries around the globe. In …

ISLAMABAD: We have had an influx of new talent in our dramas. Junaid Jamshed Niazi is one such actor. He started his career in the fashion industry and later jumped into acting with Sinf e Aahan becoming his debut project. His role as Kamil Bhai received immense love. He has since then gone on to star in several projects and …

ISLAMABAD: In the United States, more than 2 in 5 adults (42.4%) are obese. Obesity can lead to health problems including type 2 diabetes (T2D), heart disease, and some cancers. Adopting a healthy lifestyle is a key strategy for reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other major health concerns. In June 2022, the American Heart Association (AHA) published …

PTI chief Imran Khan, who was present at the Islamabad High Court (IHC) for two hearings on Tuesday afternoon, was arrested in the Al-Qadir Trust case by the NAB with the help of dozens of Rangers’ personnel. Islamabad police released a statement quoting Inspector General (IG) Akbar Nasir Khan as saying that Imran had been arrested in relation to the …

ISLAMABAD: Breathing exercises done for 20 minutes two times a day helped decrease peptides associated with Alzheimer’s disease in the blood, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports. Researchers say the findings indicate that these daily exercises could potentially reduce the risk of developing this form of dementia. In he study, participants used a biofeedback unit while …

MUMBAI: The trailer for the highly-anticipated movie “Sirf Ek Bandaa Kafi Hai” has been released, featuring acclaimed Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpayee. The film, based on real-life events, promises to deliver a gripping and impactful courtroom drama. In the film, Bajpayee plays the role of P.C Solanki, a lawyer in the high court who takes on an extraordinarily challenging case against …

Pakistan is not on the agenda of International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) meetings as a result of which the ninth review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) will be delayed. The IMF executive board issued schedule of its meetings to be held till May 17 on its website. The next meetings are scheduled for May 11, 15, and then again on …

BEIJING: Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Li Shangfu met with Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi, chief of the naval staff of the Pakistan Navy, in Beijing on Monday. Li said the relations between the militaries of the two countries are an important part of China-Pakistan relations, and cooperation between the two sides in various fields, including the …

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka has earned nearly 700 million U.S. dollars from tourism in the first four months of 2023, an increase of 17.8 percent from the same period last year, an official said on Monday. Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Chairman Priantha Fernando told media that the country earned 166.5 million dollars from tourism in April. According to figures …

CHONGQING: Adam Mahmood’s story in search of “Ren,” a traditional Chinese philosophy of benevolence advocated by ancient Chinese educator and philosopher Confucius, begins in the hustle and bustle of Chongqing, a southwestern Chinese metropolis. Mahmood was one of the dozens of foreign filmmakers who participated in a documentary-making activity held by Southwest University recently. The activity aims to help young …

KHARTOUM: Sudan’s museums are at high risk of theft and looting as weeks of armed conflicts have plunged the capital Khartoum and elsewhere in the country into turmoil, heritage experts warned. Fierce battles are taking place between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) near the Sudan Museum of Natural History and Sudan National Museum, raising fears …

BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Monday that China welcomes and congratulates Syria on its return to the Arab League. According to reports, the Arab League convened a special foreign ministers’ meeting on Sunday, which agreed to readmit Syria to the group. “We believe this is conducive to the strength and unity of Arab states, the development …

LONDON: United Nations (UN) human rights experts urged the United States to tackle police brutality and law enforcement’s discrimination against Black people head-on after they concluded their U.S. tour focusing on racial justice and policing, The Guardian has reported. UN experts completed their first official visit to the U.S. as part of a system of global inquiries set up by …

China has achieved remarkable economic growth in the last four decades, following the implementation of economic reforms, free trade, and investment policies. Its real annual gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate has averaged 9.5%, making it one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. The World Bank has lauded this growth as the fastest sustainable expansion by a major economy in world …

QUETTA: The son of a businessman, who was abducted 11 days ago from Jaffarabad city of Balochistan, was rescued from Jacobabad on Sunday. Jaffarabad SSP said the victim Farqan, the son of Aslam Soomra from Usta Muhammad, was rescued during a house raid near Jacobabad in Sindh. There was a fierce exchange of fire with the kidnappers that lasted for …

The SpaceX Dragon, with Expedition 69 crew members Steve Bowen and Woody Hoburg of NASA, UAE (United Arab Emirates) astronaut Sultan Alneyadi, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev aboard, has successfully docked to the forward port of the Harmony module of the International Space Station at 8:01 a.m. EDT. This was the 27th spacecraft relocation in space station history. The move …

Google, world’s leading tech giant, has begun rolling out passkeys, a new way to sign in to apps and websites and a major step toward a “passwordless future.” The passkeys can be used across Google Accounts on all major platforms. “They’ll be an additional option that people can use to sign in, alongside passwords, 2-Step Verification (2SV), etc,” it said …

Representatives from Chinese enterprises mourn in front of the memorial monument at the site of the bombed former Chinese Embassy in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in Belgrade, Serbia, May 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei) BELGRADE, May 7 (Xinhua) — The Serbians and the Chinese gathered at the site of the bombed former Chinese Embassy in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia …

ISLAMABAD: Take exercise outside to nature if you want greater benefits, including mental clarity and motivation, new research into “green exercise” suggests. One study, published in Nature, says the neurological effects of physical activity in nature include better working memory and concentration. College students performed better after outdoor study breaks than indoor versions, said Katherine Boere, a neuroscience doctoral candidate …

BEIJING: China’s gold reserves rose to 66.76 million ounces at the end of April, rising from 66.5 million ounces at end-March, data from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange showed Sunday.   According to the data, China’s foreign exchange reserves came in at 3.2048 trillion U.S. dollars at the end of April, up 0.66 percent from that at the end …

OMAHA: Billionaire investor Warren Buffett, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, said Saturday that the majority of his company’s businesses would report “lower earnings this year than last year,” suggesting the good times for the U.S. economy may be over.   “It is a different climate than it was six months ago,” Buffett said at the Berkshire Hathaway 2023 Annual …

BAGHDAD: An Iraqi court on Sunday handed down a death sentence to a former police officer on charges of murdering well-known political and security expert Hisham al-Hashimi in mid-2020.   In a brief statement, the Iraqi Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) said that a Baghdad criminal court “issued its death sentence against the criminal Ahmed Hamdawi Awaid for murdering security expert …

CAIRO: Arab foreign ministers decided in an Arab League (AL) extraordinary meeting held in Cairo on Sunday to restore Syria’s membership in the league after 12 years of suspension, said a final statement after the meeting. The AL council meeting at the ministerial level decided to resume “the participation of delegations of the government of Syria in the meetings of …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir has discussed regional security and border management mechanisms in separate meetings with the foreign ministers of China. General Syed Asim Munir, COAS met Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang at his office on Saturday. Matters of mutual interest including regional security and defense cooperation came under discussion. During the meeting, COAS …

ISLAMABAD, May 6 (Internews): General Syed Asim Munir, COAS, met Acting Afghan Minister for Foreign Affairs, Amir Khan Muttaqi, at his office and stressed on the need to increase cooperation between Pakistan and Afghanistan to tackle common challenges. COAS and Afghan Acting FM discussed issues of mutual interest including aspects related to regional security, border management, and formalisation of bilateral …

LAHORE: Thrilling 117-run inning by world’s top-ranked batter Babar Azam followed by stunning bowling by Usama Mir and Mohammad Wasim Junior helped Pakistan beat New Zealand in fourth match to peak to No.1 on the ICC ODI Team Rankings. Babar Azam led Pakistan’s rise to No.1 on Friday when he scored a 117-ball 107, his 18th career century, to steer …

LAHORE: Pakistani actress and model Amina Ilyas has come under fire on social media after sharing a video of herself wearing a short dress. The video, posted on her Instagram account while on vacation in Los Angeles, shows Ilyas wearing a mini skirt. While Ilyas is known for sharing her latest photos and videos on Instagram, this latest post has …

WhatsApp, a widely used messaging app, has rolled out new features that will make chats a little more productive and fun. The new updates are related to polls and sharing with captions. The app has introduced three new updates for polls to help groups gather info and make decisions together. “Create single-vote polls: For when you need a definitive answer, …

The lenticular galaxy NGC 5283 is the subject of this NASA Hubble Space Telescope image. NGC 5283 contains an active galactic nucleus, or AGN. An AGN is an extremely bright region at the heart of a galaxy where a supermassive black hole exists. When dust and gas fall into the black hole, the matter heats up and emits light across …