Dr. Sohail Masood: A Visionary Leader in Home Infusion and Healthcare Innovation (Comprehensive Profile)

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PM, Army Chief attend funeral of Bannu martyrs, vow decisive action against terrorism

Prime Minister and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited Bannu, where he attended the funeral of 12 soldiers martyred in the South Waziristan operation and met the injured at CMH. In a high-level security meeting, he vowed a forceful and uncompromising response to terrorism, blaming its masterminds and facilitators in Afghanistan…

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After Aleema Khan, Chahat Fateh Ali Khan pelted with eggs in London

In London, singer Chahat Fateh Ali Khan faced back-to-back egg attacks, days after a similar incident involving Aleema Khan. The repeated episodes have raised concerns about growing hostility and public safety during appearances of Pakistani public figures abroad.

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Punjab government stops boat owners from overcharging flood victims

Following complaints that boat operators in Punjab were demanding exorbitant fares from flood victims, the provincial government intervened and instructed them to seek compensation from local authorities rather than those displaced by the floods.

Amazon tests GM’s BrightDrop vans in electric fleet expansion

Amazon said Friday it has been testing General Motors’ BrightDrop electric vans as part of its goal to deploy 100,000 electric delivery vehicles by the end of the decade. The move underscores the e-commerce giant’s push to cut emissions and transition toward sustainable logistics.

Dollar edges higher ahead of Fed meeting on possible rate cut

The U.S. dollar gained slightly on Friday, recovering from the previous day’s drop driven by rising jobless claims and a modest inflation uptick. Investors are focused on next week’s Federal Reserve meeting, where policymakers are widely expected to cut interest rates after a nine-month pause.

FDA clears Apple to launch hypertension detection on smartwatches

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized Apple to introduce a hypertension detection feature on select smartwatch models. The approval, announced Friday, allows Apple to expand its health-monitoring capabilities, marking a significant step in digital health technology integration.

Auckland sees largest pro-Palestinian rally since Gaza war began

Thousands marched in Auckland, New Zealand’s biggest city, in what organizers described as the largest pro-Palestinian demonstration since the Gaza war erupted between Israel and Hamas. Protesters called for an immediate ceasefire and greater international action to end the conflict.

Calm returns to Nepal after leadership shift amid deadly unrest

Normalcy is returning to the streets of Kathmandu and Lalitpur after a week of violent unrest that led to the ouster of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli. The turmoil culminated in the appointment of Sushila Karki as Nepal’s first woman interim prime minister.

Charlie Kirk’s widow thanks President Trump for support

Erika Kirk, widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, expressed gratitude to President Trump, his family, Vice President J.D. Vance, and the second lady for their support. “Mr. President, my husband loved you,” she said, adding they had honored her husband “so well bringing him home.”