Sunday, April 27th, 2025
Pezeshkian to visit Baku tomorrow
Web Desk TEHRAN, APR 27 – President Masoud Pezeshkian will head to Baku on Monday for an official visit at the invitation of his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev, opening a new chapter of expanding cooperation between two brotherly countries with deep historical ties. The trip, taking place in line with Iran’s efforts in recent years to revive relations between the two countries, is by far the most important hallmark of the Pezeshkian administration’s neighborhood policy. Iran’s neighborhood policy, a legacy of late President Ebrahim Raeisi, is motivated by the overarchingRead More
New research links Western diet to inflammatory diseases
Heart disease and type 2 diabetes are two lifestyle-related disorders that are significantly influenced by chronic inflammation. A contemporary Western diet that is heavy in processed foods and low in whole plant-based foods can significantly exacerbate this chronic inflammation, according to new research, reported Medical News Today. To explore the effects of this dietary shift, researchers from Radboud University Medical Centre and Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College investigated the health impacts at the cellular level. Their findings indicate that just 2 weeks of adopting a Western diet over a traditionalRead More
PSL 10: Peshawar Zalmi win toss, elect to bowl first against Quetta Gladiators
LAHORE: Peshawar Zalmi won the toss and elected to bowl first against Quetta Gladiators in the 17th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday. Quetta Gladiators will draw confidence from their comprehensive 80-run victory over Peshawar Zalmi in their season opener. That dominant performance, which showcased Quetta’s all-round capabilities, gives them a psychological edge heading into today’s clash. Quetta Gladiators have had a roller-coaster tournament thus far. After their emphatic start against Peshawar, they’ve failed to maintain consistency, particularly in their batting department.Read More
Pakistan-India standoff: Islamabad, Beijing oppose ‘unilateralism, hegemonic policies’
ISLAMABAD, APR 27: Amid ongoing tensions between Islamabad and New Delhi after Pahalgam attack, Pakistan and China on Sunday reiterated their firm resolve to uphold regional peace and stability. The development came as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and briefed him on the current regional situation. The two top diplomats also called for promoting mutual respect and understanding, and opposed unilateralism and hegemonic policies. Besides China, Pakistan has reached out to friendly countries including Saudi Arabia,Read More
Daducha dam construction to boost Rawalpindi’s water supply
RAWALPINDI, APR 27 (DNA) — Punjab’s Parliamentary Secretary Housing, Urban Development and Public Health Engineering Department Sultan Bajwa on the special instructions of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz visited the WASA Rawalpindi to review preparations for the monsoon season. During a meeting with Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Rawalpindi Muhammad Saleem Ashraf, Bajwa directed that preparations for the monsoon season should be completed on an emergency basis. He said obstacles to the flow of water in drains and drains across the city should be removed so that any kind of flood situation could beRead More
Strategic Independence or Global Disengagement
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer American unilateralism emerged as a defining characteristic of U.S. foreign policy, particularly after the end of the Cold War, as the United States increasingly pursued its strategic interests independently of international consensus or multilateral institutions. This approach was evident in various military, political and economic decisions that underscored the primacy of American national interests over global cooperation. Unilateralism became most pronounced during the presidency of George W. Bush, especially after the 9/11 attacks, when the United States adopted a preemptive strategy of self-defense, bypassing international forumsRead More