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APP Multan: The traditionally considered backward region of South Punjab is witnessing a remarkable shift in the political landscape, with an unprecedented surge in women's participation as 20 women are contesting open seats in the 2024…

AFP/APP Washington: US presidential hopeful Nikki Haley faced a firestorm of criticism on Thursday after failing to mention slavery as a cause of the American Civil War when asked what led to the conflict at a campaign event. Less…

News Desk Islamabad: There is a 20 per cent decrease in new jobs in the US and a 22 per cent decrease in the UK. Meanwhile, there is a 150 per cent increase in the number of job applicants compared to last year, according to LinkedIn’s…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: The Supreme Court has advised the political parties to resolve their differences through negotiations and consensus in the written order of the case related to the holding of elections in Punjab. While…

News Desk Peshawar: Unidentified armed attackers riding on a bike on Friday killed a shopkeeper Diyal Singh, while he was sitting in his shop at Dir Colony, in the jurisdiction of Rahman Baba police station. According to the police…

Asem Mustafa Awan The diplomatic relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia, under the mediation of China, have been restored and the world is welcoming the effort made by China. It is an important development towards the security and…

News Desk Glasgow: A well-known sociologist who was illiterate until the age of 18 and was working part-time at Sainsbury’s less than eight years ago is about to become the University of Cambridge’s youngest black professor in history.…

Wraa Noor Islamabad: School meals alone increase enrolment and attendance rates by nine per cent and eight per cent, respectively. In areas where anaemia and infections are common, deworming and micronutrient supplements can keep kids in…

Sargodha: In a ceremony organised in a private college on Thursday to promote awareness about the health of pregnant women, nutritionist Ayesha Anfal stressed the importance of a healthy diet and the usage of folic acid supplements for…

Islamabad: Veteran journalist Zawar Hassan sadly passed away on Saturday at the good age of 97 after a brief illness. His illustrious career ranged from the coverage  of sports to writing editorials. He also edited a travel magazine and…