Tobacco-Related Deaths: Pakistan’s Unique Record Worldwide
A recent survey reveals that Pakistan has a higher annual death rate due to tobacco use in 2024, surpassing both the South Asian and global averages, highlighting a major public…
How Much Life Does One Cigarette Take Away?
A new study has revealed that each cigarette smoked reduces the smoker’s expected lifespan by approximately 20 minutes. After accounting for social, economic, and other factors, researchers at University College…
Quitting Smoking at Any Age Increases Life Expectancy, Research Finds
Research shows that quitting smoking at any age increases life expectancy, with the greatest improvement seen in younger individuals. The researchers analyzed the harmful effects of smoking and its expected…
Smoking a Major Cause of Decline in Mental Abilities
New York: Smoking is a significant factor among lifestyle habits that lead to a decline in mental ability with age. The study, published in Nature Communications, analyzed data from 32,000…
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- December 21, 2023
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Smoking shrinks brain, scientific evidence has revealed
Washington: A recent study has shown that smoking shrinks the size of the brain. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine have revealed in their recent study that in people…
AKU brings leaders together to advance climate-resilient cities in Pakistan
- December 1, 2025
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Punjab plans to impart textile skills training to 2,500 rural women
- December 1, 2025
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Pakistan Railways builds 176 new residential units for employees
- December 1, 2025
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Portugal’s ambassador reviews AKDN projects across Sindh
- November 29, 2025
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Huawei boosts partner ecosystem with new O3 service platform
- November 29, 2025
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