In the dry, sun-scorched expanse of Gehlaur village near Gaya, a towering ridge of solid quartzite, part of the rugged Rajgir Hills, stood like an unbreakable wall between life and death. While geologists call it a hill ridge, to the locals it was an imposing mountain of razor-sharp, ancient stone. For generations, this massive wall...
Imagine stepping into a public sanctuary of healing, handing your fragile, hours-old newborn to trained specialists, only to receive a charred blanket and a summons for DNA matching. On August 26, 2026, this horrifying reality shattered the lives of fourteen families inside the Neonatal Emergency Ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). It...
In Pakistan, women’s health issues are often overlooked, particularly those that emerge after a certain stage in life. Menopause, the permanent cessation of the menstrual cycle, is a natural biological process, yet many women remain unaware of its full impact. This is the story of Razia Bibi, who is currently navigating the complex challenges of...
Air-conditioned dress shirts have officially arrived in Japan to save working professionals from sweltering summer heat while helping them stay stylish and comfortable. These innovatively designed dress shirts feature internal fan systems and are quickly gaining immense popularity among corporate employees and commuters. If you need business attire in Japan, Yofuku no Aoyama is pretty...
How advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) for Women and Climate Migrant Communities in Pakistan. When we talk about climate change in Pakistan, we often focus on rising temperatures, devastating floods, droughts, and disappearing livelihoods. Yet one of the most overlooked consequences is its impact on women’s health, dignity, and Sexual and Reproductive Health...
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a review petition submitted by Zahir Jaffer, maintaining its previous judgment that upheld his death penalty for the murder of Noor Mukadam. In July 2021, 27-year-old Noor Mukadam was discovered murdered at Zahir’s home in Islamabad. Investigations revealed she endured torture before being decapitated. A trial court initially...
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a cold weather alert, warning that severe cold conditions are expected to continue until January 16. According to details that surfaced on Sunday, the PDMA circulated an official notification to several departments, including tourism, education, health, agriculture, local government, forestry, and other relevant bodies. The notification aims...
In the heart of Shakarparian, one of Islamabad’s oldest green spaces, the calm of the morning was shattered. Instead of birdsong and the gentle rustle of leaves, there was a frantic roar, chainsaws cutting through century,old branches. High above, a Golden Oriole flitted in panic. On the forest floor, wild boars and jackals ran across...
Mental health and emotional wellbeing are influenced by many aspects of daily life, including sleep patterns, work pressures, relationships, and social surroundings. Recently, nutrition has also emerged as a major factor in regulating emotions. What we eat can have a direct impact on our brain chemistry, hormone balance, and the body’s ability to handle stress....
Have you ever picked up your phone for “just five minutes,” only to realize an hour has vanished? That’s not just wasted time; it’s brain rot. A silent mental decay that weakens your focus, emotions, and creativity from within, and most people don’t even notice it happening. We are becoming digital zombies, endlessly scrolling through...