Two killed, 26 injured in explosion in Lahore

LAHORE, Jan 20 (APP): At least two people, including a child, were killed while 26 others sustained injuries in an explosion at Pan Mandi in New Anarkali here on Thursday. According to the police, people were busy in the bazaar when the blast occurred which […]

Alexia Putellas named FIFA’s female player of the year

Paris, Jan 17 (AFP/APP):Barcelona captain Alexia Putellas completed an awards double when she followed her Ballon d’Or victory in November by being named FIFA’s best female player of 2021 on Monday. The 27-year-old midfielder enjoyed an exceptional 2020-2021 season with Barcelona when she led the […]

UK freezes BBC funding for two years

London, Jan 17 (AFP/APP):The UK government came under fire on Monday for freezing the BBC licence fee, with critics accusing it of a politically motivated attack to save the prime minister’s job. The Conservatives’ Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries said the £159 ($217, 190-euro) annual fee […]

Fluoridated water: Maternal exposure may affect children’s IQs

Islamabad, JAN 18, (ONLINE): New research examines the link between maternal consumption of fluoridated water and lower IQs in their children. New research explores the possible developmental effects of fluoridated tap water. According to recent estimates, 66% of all United States residents receive fluoridated water […]

‘I am not a plastic doll’, says Kriti Sanon

Mumbai-January 18 (Online): Bollywood actor Kriti Sanon has touched upon facing body-shaming and criticism about her looks in a recent interview. Kriti Sanon talked about facing comments on her appearance as she was criticised for her nose, gummy smile, and lips and how she tackled […]

Local bodies elections to take place on April 15 in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD, Jan 18 (Online): Local government elections will take place in Islamabad on April 15. According to media reports Elections will be held thorough electronic voting machines (EVMs). Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has asked the federal government to provide 3900 electronic voting machines for […]

Cloudy weather expected in most parts of country

ISLAMABAD, Jan 18 (Online): Cloudy weather is expected in most parts of the country, while rain with snow is expected in north and northwest Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, upper Punjab, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, and its adjoining hilly areas during the next twelve hours. Dense Fog is likely […]

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