A cruise ship struck by a rare hantavirus outbreak is set to sail to Spain after health authorities confirmed the presence of the Andes strain, a variant known for its potential to spread between humans. The vessel, carrying around 150 passengers and crew, had been stranded off the coast of Cape Verde following multiple infections...
Iranian airstrikes have caused significantly more damage to US military assets in the Middle East than previously acknowledged, according to a new report based on satellite imagery analysis. The findings suggest a far wider impact of the conflict than publicly disclosed by US officials. The review documented damage to at least 228 structures and pieces...
Iran has confirmed that it is still reviewing a proposal from the United States aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, with its response expected to be delivered through Pakistani mediators. The development highlights Islamabad’s continued role as a key intermediary in efforts to ease tensions between the two countries. According to Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson...
Vote counting is underway in several key Indian state elections, marking an important political test for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The results are being closely watched as they could influence the party’s standing ahead of future national political developments. The elections, held across multiple states and territories, are...
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a strong bullish session as the benchmark KSE-100 index surged by more than 4,000 points during intraday trading, reflecting renewed investor confidence in the market. At one stage, the index climbed sharply as buying activity dominated key sectors, including banking, cement, and energy stocks. The upward momentum was supported...
In a creative attempt to highlight South Korea’s growing sleep crisis, the city of Seoul recently hosted a “Power Nap Contest,” where participants competed by doing something simple yet increasingly rare in the country—sleeping peacefully in public. The event brought together sleep-deprived residents from different walks of life, including students, office workers, and elderly participants,...
Iran has issued a strong warning to the United States, cautioning its navy against entering the Strait of Hormuz after President Donald Trump announced plans to assist ships stranded in the critical waterway. The move comes amid escalating tensions linked to the ongoing US-Iran conflict. According to Iranian military officials, any foreign forces attempting to...
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council has directed all medical and dental institutions across the country to implement structured mental health screening protocols in response to a growing number of suicide cases among students. The move reflects increasing concern over psychological distress in academically demanding environments. According to officials, the screening will be conducted at...
Pakistan is set to introduce sweeping reforms in its real estate sector, with the government preparing to abolish the long-criticised “file system” within the next two months, according to Lieutenant General (Retd) Nazir Ahmed. Speaking informally to journalists, the chairman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) revealed that the proposed real estate reforms will be...
A new study by the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has proposed sweeping tax and structural reforms to improve efficiency and competitiveness in the country’s cement sector. The report highlights that reducing distortions and improving policy frameworks could unlock long-term growth in one of Pakistan’s key industries. The study, titled Competition Assessment of the Cement...