President condoles loss of lives in helicopter crash

ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 : President Asif Ali Zardari Friday expressed deep sorrow and grief over loss of lives in a helicopter crash during flood relief operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In a statement, the President paid tribute to pilots and personnel martyred in the crash. “Those […]

Rupee gains 16 paisa against US Dollar

ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 :The Rupee on Friday appreciated by 16 paisa against the US Dollar in the interbank trading and closed at Rs 282.06 against the previous day’s closing of Rs 282.22. However, according to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling […]

Emma overjoyed to receive Youth Excellence Award

ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 :Guinness World Record holder and World Memory Champion, Emma Alam, on Friday said it was an immense honor to receive the Youth Excellence Award 2025, saying this award inspires her to continue working for the advancement of youth potential. The Youth Excellence […]

Dhee Rani programme launched in Gujrat

GUJRAT, Aug 15 :The Social Welfare Department has invited applications under Phase-III of the Punjab Dhee Rani Programme (mass wedding scheme) on the special directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. According to the department, the initiative aims to help deserving parents solemnize their […]

Partly cloudy weather forecast for Sindh

KARACHI, Aug 15 :Pakistan Meteorological Department on Friday predicted partly cloudy weather in most districts of the Sindh province during the next 24 hours. However, partly cloudy weather with chances of rain-wind or thundershower is forecast in isolated places at Tharparkar, Umerkot, Mithi, Dadu and […]

Australian scientists target frost losses threatening wheat industry

CANBERRA, Aug. 14: Australian scientists are leading efforts to protect grain growers from frost damage, costing the wheat industry over 360 million Australian dollars (about 235 million U.S. dollars) a year. Field trials are being combined with laboratory and controlled-environment studies to develop genetic solutions […]

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