Touching Soil and Trees May Boost Skin Microbes and Immune Health
LONDON: Getting your hands dirty by touching soil, moss, grass and trees may offer more than a connection with nature. Research suggests that regular contact with natural materials can increase the diversity of microbes living on the skin and may also support the immune system. For many people, a walk in the park is mainly […]
New Provinces in Pakistan: History, Hopes and Hazards of Division
Beyond the Four Provinces: History, Hopes and Hazards of Further Division by Muhamad Mohsin Iqbal Pakistan’s debate on the formation of new provinces continues to surface with renewed vigour, driven by the practical difficulties of governing a nation whose population now exceeds two hundred and forty million within an administrative framework that has remained largely […]
Sustainable Rice Production in Pakistan: Tackling Stem Borers
The growing problem of stem borer in rice-growing areas: causes and preventive measures (Ch Bahadur Ali Akbar, M.Sc. Agronomy, Depalpur Campus, University of Agriculture Faisalabad Punjab Pakistan) Rice is one of Pakistan’s major food and cash crops and the livelihoods of millions of farmers are associated with its cultivation. However, in recent years, pest attacks […]
Chaman Khatm-e-Nabuwat Rally Held with Large Public Participation
Chaman: A Grand Rally Held Under the Auspices of Aalmi Majlis Tahaffuz Khatm-e-Nabuwat Chaman (Syed Sardar Mohammad Khondai) A large rally was organized in Chaman under the auspices of Aalmi Majlis Tahaffuz Khatm-e-Nabuwat, in which religious scholars, political and social leaders, transporters, citizens, and children and teachers from various schools participated. The gathering was presided […]
Pishin Protest: Terrorism Does Not Represent Any Nation, Speakers Say
Terrorism Does Not Represent Any Nation, Portraying it as Pashtun-Baloch Conflict is a Conspiracy to Spread Hatred – Speakers Pishin (Syed Sardar Mohammad Khondai) A protest rally was organized by the All Parties Anjuman-e-Tajiran Pishin against the activities of armed groups and the recent incidents of terrorism and unrest in District Pishin and Saranan, which […]
Attock Meena Bazaar Clothing Shop Fire Brought Under Control
Attock: Fire Breaks Out at Clothing Shop in Meena Bazaar, Brought Under Control A fire suddenly broke out at a clothing shop located near the Small Post Office in Meena Bazaar, Attock city, reportedly due to a possible short circuit. The fire quickly engulfed the clothes and other items inside the shop. Upon receiving the […]
Annual Urs Ceremony Held at Masjid Siddiqia, Mari Kanjur Attock
Annual Urs Celebrations Held at Masjid Siddiqia, Mari Kanjur Attock City By: Ijaz-ul-Hassan A dignified and spiritually uplifting annual Urs ceremony was held at Masjid Siddiqia in Mari Kanjur, Attock, which was attended by a large number of religious scholars, prominent personalities, local dignitaries, and devotees. The ceremony began with the recitation of the Holy […]
Balaj Shafqat Funeral Held in Attock After Gas Explosion Injuries
The funeral prayer of Balaj Shafqat, a prominent businessman associated with the mobile phone trade, was offered at the Central Eidgah in Attock. Report by Bureau Chief Ejaz-ul-Hassan, Attock A large number of people, including members of the business community, journalists, lawyers, police officials, and hundreds of local citizens, attended the funeral prayer. Balaj Shafqat […]
Sana Arif Set for Asian Games Debut, Ready to Represent Pakistan
Sana Arif Set for Asian Games Debut with Pakistan Alia Zarar Khan A journey that began with a late introduction to triathlon has now led **Sana Arif to the Asian Games**, where she will don Pakistan’s colours in Japan on 20 September . Currently based in Saudi Arabia , the triathlete is preparing to take […]
Siraj Narsi Honored in Washington DC by Pakistani Diaspora Group
Good to see Siraj Narsi President of PAGH Pakistan Association of Greater Houston being honored last night in Washington DC by NRP Non Resident Pakistanis Washington DC group. PAGH is the largest Diaspora organization in North America representing diversity. What an incredible celebration of Pakistan Defense day and 250 years of American Independence. Thank you […]