Attock Hosts Grand Naatia Mushaira and Mehfil-e-Naat to Mark Eid Milad-un-Nabi ﷺ Attock (Ijaz-ul-Hassan): The district government, in connection with the celebrations of Eid Milad-un-Nabi ﷺ on 11th and 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal, organized a grand and spiritually uplifting Naatia Mushaira and Mehfil-e-Naat under the auspices of the Municipal Committee Attock. A large number of devotees of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ attended the gathering and presented tributes of love and devotion in praise of the Holy Prophet ﷺ. The event was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Attock Anil Saeed, Chief Officer Municipal…
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Pakistan, Korea Join Forces to Boost Technical Textile R&D
Pakistan, Korea Join Forces to Boost Technical Textile R&D Capacity Under the great leadership of Prof Dr Rashid Masood, Rector NTU, KOICA-funded program trains NTU scholars in advanced textile technologies as Pakistan-Korea Technical Textile Center nears completion. FAISALABAD (Mian Iftikhar Ahmad) : Ten doctoral scholars from Pakistan’s National Textile University (NTU) are currently undergoing intensive training in the Republic of Korea under a landmark capacity-building program aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s technical textiles sector. The two-week training, running from August 17 to 30, 2026, is being conducted under the KOICA…
Read MorePakistan-Korea Partnership Boosts Technical Textile Sector
Pakistan-Korea partnership in technical textile sector (By Zafar Chishti, Bureau Chief Punjab Pakistan) FAISALABAD: Ten doctoral scholars from Pakistan’s National Textile University (NTU) are currently undergoing intensive training in the Republic of Korea under a landmark capacity-building program aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s technical textiles sector.The two-week training, running from August 17 to 30, 2026, is being conducted under the KOICA Official Development Assistance (ODA) project titled “Strengthening of PAK-KOREA Technical Textile Center,” with technical support from the Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH). The program represents a significant step forward…
Read MoreMir Raza Ali Case Investigation: Latest Updates and Evidence
Nearly a month after businessman Mir Raza Ali was found dead in Karachi’s Gulistan-e-Jauhar area, the investigation into his death remains active and increasingly complex. New forensic reports, CCTV footage, and a Sindh High Court-led judicial commission are all now part of a case that has gripped public attention across Pakistan.This report focuses on the latest developments in the investigation and what they could mean for how the case is ultimately resolved. Background: From Wafflix Founder to Headline Case Mir Raza Ali was known in Karachi as the founder of…
Read MoreField Marshal Asim Munir Meets Harvard Business School Students in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met a delegation of students from Harvard Business School during their visit to Pakistan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Friday. The delegation included students from several countries. Their meeting with Field Marshal Asim Munir focused on regional and global developments, Pakistan’s security situation and efforts to promote peace, stability and prosperity. Asim Munir Highlights Education and Skills During the interaction, Field Marshal Asim Munir stressed the importance of education and skill development for…
Read MoreHow to Claim Infected Blood Compensation Across the UK
For thousands of families across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, understanding exactly how to claim infected blood compensation has become an urgent and deeply personal question. With payments now underway, many are still unsure whether they need to apply themselves or simply wait to be contacted. This guide explains the claims process step by step, including how the system works differently depending on where in the UK a person lives. Background: The Scandal Behind the Scheme Between the 1970s and early 1990s, contaminated blood and blood products given through…
Read MoreNepal Flash Flood: Fresh Flooding Fears Grow as Rescuers Scour Debris
Two days after a catastrophic flash flood tore through Nepal northern border with Tibet, rescue teams are still combing through debris while a new danger looms overhead. A barrier lake formed by the disaster is at risk of bursting, and authorities fear it could unleash a second devastating flood on communities that haven’t yet recovered from the first. The confirmed death toll has now passed 470 across Nepal and China, with close to 1,000 people still listed as missing. Officials say the numbers could keep rising as search teams push…
Read MoreHakim Sultan Ahmed Dawoodi: A Beacon of Service and Nation-Building
Hakim Sultan Ahmed Dawoodi – A Radiant Beacon of Service to Humanity and Nation-Building By Mian Iftikhar Ahmed He who lived and sacrificed for the service of humanity and the love of his nation, he who was lovingly called the “Second Quaid-e-Azam,” he whose memory never faded from hearts—a single personality with countless roles—he was Hakim Sultan Ahmed Dawoodi. His illness worsened in August 2008, and he departed from this mortal world on 28 August 2008 at noon. Today marks his 18th death anniversary. He was, in the truest sense,…
Read MoreTeen Social Media Curfews Arrive in the US as Meta Settles $18 Billion Lawsuit
American teenagers will soon face strict curfews and daily usage limits on Instagram and Facebook, after Meta agreed to a landmark settlement with 47 US states over claims its platforms were designed to be addictive to young users. The deal lands as a growing list of countries move toward an outright social media ban under 16. Background The restrictions stem from a lawsuit originally filed in 2023 by a bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general, who accused Meta of deliberately designing Instagram and Facebook to encourage compulsive use among children…
Read MorePeter Cullen, the Voice of Optimus Prime, Dies at 85
Peter Cullen, the Canadian voice actor whose deep, commanding voice brought Optimus Prime to life across four decades of Transformers films, television shows, and video games, has died at his home in Los Angeles. He was 85, and his family confirmed he passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. Background Born Peter Claver Cullen on July 28, 1941, in Montreal, Quebec, Cullen trained at Montreal’s National Theatre School before building an early career across radio, sketch comedy, and live-action television. His path into voice acting grew out of that eclectic…
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