Bern/ Severe drought in Switzerland has pushed water levels in rivers, canals and lakes to historic lows, the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) said, reporting that monitoring stations recorded the lowest water levels for this time of year between 1 April and 31 July — about one-fifth of typical levels.FOEN said many waterways north…
Artists4Ceasefire, a coalition of international artists, issued a strongly worded statement condemning Israel’s ongoing operations in Gaza and asserting that a purported ceasefire has not been upheld in practice. The statement, signed by figures including Mark Ruffalo, Javier Bardem and Annie Lennox, renews calls for a permanent ceasefire, unimpeded delivery of vital humanitarian assistance, and…
By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Pakistan Association of Alternative Medicine (PAAM) has alleged that a covert attempt by the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) to introduce what it described as arbitrary regulations for the alternative medicine sector has triggered concern across the industry. According to PAAM, an upcoming “Pak Health…
PPP South Punjab Office-Bearers Meet Punjab Governor at Governor House By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: A delegation of office-bearers from South Punjab, led by PPP South Punjab President Makhdoom Ahmed Mahmood, called on Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan at Governor House Lahore. The meeting discussed the overall political situation in the country…
By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Masood Rabbani, along with Dean Faculty of Veterinary Science Prof. Dr. Kamran Ashraf and Dean Faculty of Biosciences Prof. Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman, planted saplings in front of the Vice-Chancellor’s Office as part of a tree plantation campaign…
Vows to Maintain Strong Working Relationship with Media By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, Pakistan KHANEWAL: Deputy Commissioner Khanewal Hina Arshad visited the District Press Club Khanewal, where she was warmly welcomed by President District Press Club Ahmed Raza Qadri, General Secretary Chaudhary Adnan Saeed, Chairman Majlis-e-Amila Qulzam Bashir Ahmed, Executive Members Imtiaz Ali Asad, Sajid…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: On the occasion of Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day, the historic building of the Punjab Assembly was illuminated with green lights, creating a spectacular and eye-catching view at night. For August 14, the Punjab Assembly building was decorated in the green and white colors of the national flag. The…
Washington — A study by the Center for the Study of Organized Hate found a dramatic rise in anti-Muslim online content targeting Michigan Senate candidate Abdulfatah “Abdul” Sayed following his primary victory on August 4.According to the report, an average of 155 posts per day mentioning Sayed or anti-Muslim bias were shared between June 1…
Paris — UNESCO said on Tuesday that approximately 2.4 million girls in Afghanistan are currently denied access to secondary education, an increase of about 200,000 compared to last year, and urged the Taliban authorities to lift restrictions on women’s education immediately.UNESCO noted that since March 2022 girls have been prevented from attending secondary schools, and…
On August 12, 2026, a significant astronomical event swept across much of the Northern Hemisphere as the Moon passed between the Earth and the Sun, casting its shadow from northern Russia across Greenland, Iceland, the North Atlantic and finally reaching parts of Spain. The entire celestial event lasted approximately 4 hours and 24 minutes, while…
