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WHO delegation meets PMDC President

April 29, 2025

Hadid sisters welcome long-lost sibling
Supermodels Gigi and Bella Hadid have revealed a new family member: their 23-year-old half-sister, Eden Nix. The news came to light during an interview with the British newspaper, the Daily Mail. The Hadid sisters shared how they recently connected with Eden, who is the daughter of their father, Mohamed Hadid, and Terry Hatfield Dill. Eden…
Shoaib Akhtar sued for defamation by Dr. Noman Niaz
The long standing dispute between former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar and sports anchor Dr. Noman Niaz has intensified. Dr. Noman Niaz has sent a legal notice to Akhtar, demanding one billion rupees in damages for defamation. This action follows controversial remarks made by Akhtar on a cricket show on May 25, 2025. Dr. Niaz stated…
Pakistan and Sri Lanka crowned joint U12 tennis champs
COLOMBO: The championship match at the Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) South Asian Under-12 Tennis event ended in a tie. Heavy rain forced the final between Pakistan and host Sri Lanka to be called off, so both teams were named joint champions. The final started with a strong win for U12 Tennis champs. In the first…
Karachi under Intense Heatwave
KARACHI: The Meteorological Department reports that Karachi remains firmly in the grip of an intense heatwave, with scorching temperatures persisting across the city today. The department indicates the weather will stay hot and humid, offering little respite to residents. The Meteorological Department expects the city’s temperature to climb to a high of 40 degrees Celsius…
Ipsos survey reveals growing optimism in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: A recent survey by Ipsos (a multinational market research and consulting firm) indicates a notable surge in public confidence regarding government policies and the nation’s economic path. The findings show that Pakistanis’ trust in the country’s direction and economy has reached its highest point in six years. According to the survey results, 42 percent…
US urges Asian allies to boost defense spending to deter China ‘aggression’
SINGAPORE — U.S. Defense Secret Pete Hegseth on Saturday pushed Asian allies to raise their defense spending even as he pledged America’s continued engagement in the Indo-Pacific in the face of “imminent” threats posed by China. Assuring that the U.S. will play an active role in the region, Hegseth called allies and partners in Asia…
Salmonella outbreak in cucumbers expands to 18 states, 45 sickened
A salmonella outbreak traced to a Florida-based cucumber producer has expanded to include 45 people reporting illness in 18 states, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Friday. Target stores joined a growing list of retailers that sold recalled cucumbers or ready-to-eat products featuring the fruit, and it’s warning that purchasers should throw them away.…
Osaka Castle Park beckons all foodies
OSAKA — With the 2025 World Expo gaining global attention, Osaka, Japan’s street-food capital, is taking the opportunity to lure attendees to another fair. Osaka Gourmet Expo 2025 is taking place at Osaka Castle Park, an expansive public park that surrounds the iconic castle, one of Japan’s most celebrated and historically significant landmarks.
Europe must warm up to geothermal before it’s too late
While Europe races to phase out fossil fuels and electrify everything from cars to heating systems, it’s turning a blind eye to a reliable and proven source of clean energy lying right beneath our feet. thermal energy offers exactly what the continent needs most: clean, local, always-on power. Yet, it only accounted for 0.2% of…