Listening and reading evoke almost identical brain activity

ISLAMBAD, JAN 08 (Online): Whether the words of a story come from listening or reading, it appears that the brain activates the same areas to represent their semantics, or meaning, according to new research. Using detailed brain scans, scientists at the University of California (UC), […]

Saboor Ali ties the knot with Ali Ansari

Lahore-January 08 (Online): Saboor Ali and Ali Ansari, the most popular couple in Pakistan showbiz industry, have tied the knot. The marriage and farewell ceremony of actress Saboor Ali and actor Ali Ansari was held and its pictures and videos are going viral on social […]

Fourteen killed in Egypt double bus crash: officials

Cairo, Jan 8 (AFP/APP):At least 14 people were killed and 17 injured Saturday when a coach and a minibus smashed into each other at high speed in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, security officials said. The minibus and the coach, which had come from the capital Cairo […]

Bahria University holds convocation

Islamabad January 08 (Online): Bahria University Lahore Campus held its 2nd Convocation Ceremony at Lahore. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi graced the occasion as Chief Guest and awarded Medals and Merit Certificates to the students having outstanding achievements in academics. […]

Webb telescope fully deployed in space

Washington, Jan 8 (AFP/APP): The James Webb Space Telescope completed its two-week-long deployment phase on Saturday, unfolding the final mirror panel as it readies to study every phase of cosmic history. Engineering teams cheered back at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore, Maryland as […]

Coronavirus: Latest global developments

Paris, Jan 8 (AFP/APP):Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis: – Two million cases a day worldwide – The world recorded more than two million daily coronavirus cases on average between January 1 and 7 with figures doubling in 10 days, an AFP […]

UN to hold Sudan talks to end crisis after coup

Khartoum, Jan 8 (AFP/APP):The United Nations said Saturday it will launch talks to help Sudan find an end to the crisis following a military coup that stalled the transition to civilian rule. “It is time to end the violence and enter into a constructive process,” […]