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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Nearly 5 million children out of schools in KP

Peshawar – Nearly 5 million children in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are out of school despite hectic efforts by the government. The provincial education department recently revealed in a report that more than 3.67 million children in populated areas and 1.61 million…

Gas Stoves

Beware! cooking with gas stoves lead to risk of cancer

In recent research conducted by Stanford University, an alarming revelation has come to light regarding the presence of the carcinogenic compound benzene in households using gas stoves. Benzene, linked to an increased risk of leukemia and other blood cell cancers,…

Blood Pressure

Blood pressure drug succeeds in mid-stage trial

Roche and partner Alnylam said their experimental high blood pressure drug showed an effect when used in combination with standard care in a phase 2 study. Full results of the Phase 2 KARDIA-2 study, testing the twice-yearly injectable zilebesiran, will…

APTMA

APTMA warns of export decline

ISLAMABAD: The textile industry has warned the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) of the likelihood of further decline in exports due to the absence of a financially viable source of energy for the industry. It proposed a set of measures…

ICC rankings

ICC rankings: Babar Azam tops the list of ODI batsmen

DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday released the Test player rankings, with Pakistan cricketer Babar Azam topping the list of One Day International (ODI) batsmen. New Zealand’s Kane Williamson has retained his top spot in the Test batsman…

Pakistan Cricket

Pakistan in search of foreign coach to lead cricket team

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has launched a frantic hunt for a foreign coach for the national cricket team. Inside sources have indicated that Shane Watson, the former Australian all-rounder and current captain of Quetta Gladiators in Pakistan Super…

Lahore Qalandars

Lahore Qalandars clinch first victory of PSL 9

RAWALPINDI: In the ninth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Lahore Qalandars secured their first win of the season by beating Islamabad United by 17 runs. Chasing a target of 163 runs, Islamabad United were bowled out for 145…