England pacer Gus Atkinson has been ruled out of the three-match home ODI series against West Indies, scheduled to run from May 29 to June 3. According to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), Atkinson sustained a hamstring injury during their one-off Test against Zimbabwe, which concluded on Saturday in Nottingham. The 27-year-old, as […]
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is transforming its existing nursery on Park Road into a modern horticultural centre, named the Gardenia Hub, aimed at fostering green spaces and advancing environmental sustainability across the capital city. CDA Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa, accompanied by senior officials, recently conducted a surprise inspection of the site to assess the […]
A cardiologist stressed that hypertension is increasingly affecting Pakistani youth, emphasising the need for regular monitoring and awareness as the World Health Organisation reports over 1 billion people worldwide are affected with estimates suggesting a rise to 1.5 billion by 2025. In an exclusive conversation with a private news channel, renowned Heart Specialist Dr Bashir […]
Over 1,000 kanals of government-owned drainage land across Abbottabad district have reportedly been encroached upon, prompting the district administration to prepare for a major operation against the so-called “Nullah mafia.” Recent investigations reveal that vast stretches of ravines and nullahs have either disappeared or been blocked due to illegal construction, causing urban flooding, environmental damage, […]
In response to the alarming surge in street crime across the capital, the Islamabad Police have initiated a major reshuffling of personnel. Following the transfer of 370 officials, including sub-inspectors, assistant sub-inspectors (ASIs), and constables, across 27 police stations, the department has now decided to also replace all Station House Officers (SHOs). This move comes […]
With the rise of immersive technologies, book reading has become a rarity and libraries are struggling to attract visitors in the federal capital. Major public libraries in the city, including the National Library of Pakistan in Sector G-5, Aiwan-e-Quaid Library at Fatima Jinnah Park, CDA Public Library and Reading Hall in Sector G-11, Smart Street […]