Dust-thunderstorm-rain lashes federal capital; turns weather pleasant

ISLAMABAD:Dust-thunderstorm-rain lashed the federal capital on Sunday night as per the forecast of weather experts turning the weather pleasant.   The rain started as a drizzle at around 8:00 pm and turned into light rain giving respite to the people from hot weather that prevailed at day time.   According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department […]

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Erratic temperatures causing more deaths than heatwaves: Study

ISLAMABAD:Deaths as a result of temperature variability accounted for 3.4 per cent of all deaths globally between 2000 and 2019, finds a study.   The study, published in journal The Lancet Planetary Health, revealed that unstable temperatures led to an average of 1.75 million deaths each year from 2000 to 2019.   “Climate change is […]

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“Digital Media Awards” ceremony held in Hyderabad

HYDERABAD:The Digital Media Association organized 1st “Digital Media Awards 2022” ceremony here at a hotel on Sunday.   The award ceremony held for giving awards and certificates to the journalists, anchor persons, cameramen and press photographers belonging to Karachi and Hyderabad   for their meritorious services in the field of media and journalism.   The […]

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Antibiotics may cause deadly fungal infections in hospitalised patients

ISLAMABAD:Patients prescribed antibiotics in hospitals to prevent sepsis and other bacterial infections are at increased risk of developing a life-threatening fungal infection called candidiasis because of disruption to the immune system in the gut, a new study warned.   Gut microbiomes are generally known to carry genetically encoded strategies to survive contact with antibiotics.   […]

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Ten gangs busted, looted valuables recovered in a month: DPO

BUREWALA:Police have busted 10 criminal gangs and arrested 27 members of these gangs during a special crackdown launched across the district during a month.   This was disclosed by District Police Officer (DPO) Vehari Muhammad Tariq Aziz while addressing a press conference on Sunday.   He said that strict action was being ensured against criminals […]

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Imran Ahmar assume charge as RPO Rawalpindi Region

RAWALPINDI:Newly appointed Regional Police Officer, Rawalpindi Region, Imran Ahmar assumed charge of his office, informed police spokesman.   Before assuming charge, the new RPO visited the memorial martyrs’ Rawalpindi police line, laid flowers and prayed for the elevation of the martyrs’ ranks.   On arrival at the RPO’s regional office, a well-armed contingent of police […]

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Police conducted raid on marriage party, 11 held

RAWALPINDI:Police have conducted a raid at a marriage party for arranging dance and recovered sound system, fireworks and other related equipment, besides arresting 11 involved in violation   of marriage laws.   Dhamyal police carried out raid and arrested those were identified as Jamil, Dilawar, Khadim, Sameer, Shagufta, Fauzia, Arifah, Iqra, Anmol, Saba and Hina. […]

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