Russian researchers discover predisposition to COVID-19

islamabad  –  HSE University researchers have become the first in the world to discover genetic predisposition to severe COVID-19. The results of the study were published in the journal Frontiers in Immunology. T-cell immunity is one of the key mechanisms used by the human body […]

Physicists show speed limit applies in quantum world

islamabad   –  Study by the University of Bonn determines minimum time for complex quantum operations. Suppose you observe a waiter (the lockdown is already history) who on New Year’s Eve has to serve an entire tray of champagne glasses just a few minutes before midnight. He rushes […]

Black actor will now voice Dr Hibbert on The Simpsons

Islamabad    –   The longest-running animated series in television history is again joining the list of titles making more racially sensitive casting decisions. The Simpsons is replacing the actor behind the character of Dr. Hibbert on the show, a role previously voiced by white actor Harry Shearer. […]

NPMC takes notice of increase in prices of chicken, eggs

ISLAMABAD   –  National Price Monitoring Committee (NPMC) has taken the notice of increase in prices of chicken and eggs and directed the provincial governments to take corrective measures and ensure supply of poultry at affordable prices throughout the country. Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Dr Abdul […]

AEO Australian education expo attracts hundreds of students

LAHORE    –  This February once again AEO Education Expo is being organised across 9 major cities of Pakistan i.e., Lahore, Islamabad, Karachi, Multan, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Abbottabad, Peshawar and Hyderabad. The AEO expo is providing an ideal platform to prospective students across the country, to get free […]

NA body defers amendment in Nepra Act

ISLAMABAD   –  The NA Standing Committee on Power Monday deferred the amendment in the Nepra Act, which would have empoweedr the government to impose new surcharges on the electricity consumers, saying the inefficiency of the power distribution companies (Discos) should not be passed on to the […]

Rupee gains 4 paisas vs dollar

ISLAMABAD    –  The exchange rate of Pakistani rupee strengthened by 04 paisas against the US dollar in the interbank trading on Monday and closed at Rs159.06 as compared to the previous day’s closing of Rs159.10. Meanwhile, according to Forex Association of Pakistan, the buying and […]

Fakhar, Hafeez steer Lahore Qalandars to thumping win

LAHORE  –  Brilliant knocks of Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Hafeez steered Lahore Qalandars to a thumping nine-wicket victory over Quetta Gladiators in the fourth fixture of the PSL-6 at the National Stadium Karachi on Monday night.  According to information made available here, chasing 179 to win, the […]

New Zealand beat Australia to win first T20I

CHRISTCHURCH   –  A Devon Conway batting masterclass inspired New Zealand to a 53-run win over Australia in the opening Twenty20 international in Christchurch on Monday. Conway smashed an unbeaten 99 off 59 balls as the Black Caps overcame a shaky start to finish on 184 for five […]

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