Wildfire Smoke in Los Angeles Sparks Health Crisis

Thick smoke from wildfires around Los Angeles has turned the air dangerous to breathe, prompting serious health concerns. Officials issued air quality alerts as smoke blanketed the city, causing schools to close and forcing residents indoors. “This air is not breathable,” said Dulce Perez, a restaurant worker in Pasadena, where eye-watering haze lingered. Scientists warned …

Finance Ministry Orders Abolishment of Idle Posts to Cut Expenses

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance has ordered the abolition of vacant and redundant posts lying idle for more than three years. The decision aims to reduce government expenses in line with the Financial Management and Powers of PAOs Regulations, 2021. A circular issued by the Finance Division directed all ministries, divisions, and departments to identify …

Overseas Pakistanis Reject PTI’s Civil Disobedience Call

The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) criticized Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) over the failure of its civil disobedience movement. PTI’s jailed founder, Imran Khan, had urged overseas Pakistanis to withhold remittances as part of the campaign. However, Pakistan’s remittances hit $3.1 billion in December 2024, marking a 29.3% year-on-year increase, according to the State Bank of …

Hania Aamir Praises Indian Comedian Zakir Khan

Pakistani actress Hania Aamir recently praised Indian comedian Zakir Khan. Her comment quickly went viral on social media. The actress shared a clip from Zakir Khan’s show on her Instagram story. She admired his intelligence and humor. Tagging Zakir, she wrote, “What a crazy person you are.” Her post received massive attention from her fans. …

Benefits of Drinking Warm Water with Honey Every Morning

Honey has long been recognized as a natural sweetener packed with nutrients and medicinal properties. Its composition includes essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making it a popular choice for health-conscious individuals. Drinking warm water mixed with honey every morning is a practice that has gained attention for its potential health benefits. Let’s explore why this …

FIA Officer Accepts Bribe from Romanian Technicians, Gets Arrested

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested an officer for allegedly accepting a $2,000 bribe from Romanian technicians aboard a foreign vessel at Port Qasim. The accused, former FIA Immigration in-charge ASI Attaullah Memon, and his colleague Zohaib, initially demanded $4,000. However, they later settled for $2,000. The technicians had traveled from India’s Mundra Port to …

James Woods Gets Emotional on CNN Over Wildfire Loss

Actor James Woods has shared a heart-wrenching story about losing his Los Angeles home to the wildfires devastating Southern California. During an emotional interview with CNN’s Pamela Brown, Woods described evacuating with his wife, Sara Miller-Woods, and the challenges they faced during the chaos. Woods Recalls Evacuation and Destruction Woods revealed that the couple fled …

Athanaze’s Stellar 99 Highlights West Indies Warm-Up

Islamabad, 10 January 2025: West Indies began their preparations for the upcoming two-match Test series with a strong showing on the first day of their three-day warm-up match against Pakistan Shaheens. Alick Athanaze, the highlight of the day, came tantalizingly close to a century, scoring 99 runs in a confident display at the Islamabad Club …

Donald Trump Avoids Jail in Hush Money Case

United States President-elect Donald Trump has avoided jail time and fines after his conviction in the hush money case involving payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. The Manhattan judge’s decision to issue an unconditional discharge marks a significant legal milestone for the 78-year-old leader, days before his January 20 inauguration. This historic ruling makes …

Oil Prices Surge Amid Fears of Russian Supply Disruptions

Oil prices soared over 4% on Friday, reaching their highest levels since October. The surge reflects market concerns over potential supply disruptions as new sanctions target Russia’s oil industry. This escalation could significantly impact the global oil supply, further driving price volatility. Brent and WTI Futures Reach New Highs Brent crude futures climbed $3.50, or …

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