Sunday, May 18th, 2025
Heart health to glowing skin: Why mangoes are a must-have this summer
With the arrival of summer, the anticipation for one fruit in particular reaches its peak — the king of fruits, the mango. Whether enjoyed on their own, blended into a refreshing shake, or tossed into salads and desserts, mangoes are more than just delicious — they are packed with health-boosting nutrients. While some people shy away from mangoes due to their natural sweetness, wondering if daily consumption is wise, nutrition experts agree: eating one mango a day is perfectly safe and incredibly beneficial for your overall health. Naturally radiant skinRichRead More
Deputy PM Dar set to visit China tomorrow amid Pakistan-India tensions
ISLAMABAD, MAY 18: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will undertake an official visit to China tomorrow (Monday) amid “evolving regional situation in South Asia” in the aftermath of Pakistan-India military clashes. According to a statement issued by the Foreign Office on Sunday, the deputy premier would undertake a two-day visit to Beijing from May 19 to May 21 on the invitation of the Chinse Foreign Minister Wang Yi. “During the visit, Dar will hold in-depth discussions with Wang Yi on the evolving regional situation in South AsiaRead More
Rawalpindi Police arrested 9 drug dealers, seize over 8 kg drugs
RAWALPINDI, MAY 18 (DNA) — As part of the “Drug-Free Punjab” campaign launched under the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, Rawalpindi Police has intensified its efforts against drug dealers. In recent operations, police have arrested 9 drug dealers from different parts of the city and recovered more than 8 kilograms of drugs from their possession. The raids were carried out in areas under Naseerabad, R.A Bazar, Race Course, Taxila, Gujjar Khan, Dhamyal, and Rawat police stations. City Police Officer (CPO) Syed Khalid Mehmood Hamdani commended police teams and saidRead More
Trump Resets U.S.-Pakistan Relations After India Conflict
By Qamar Bashir President Donald Trump, while addressing American troops in Qatar, noted that Pakistan’s use of “a different kind of missile” had forced India to request a ceasefire. He added that the United States would deepen trade ties with Pakistan and urged American institutions to accelerate commercial engagement. In a rare moment of unqualified praise, Trump described Pakistanis as “brilliant people” who invent and produce cutting-edge technology—a clear nod to Pakistan’s domestic defense industry and scientific acumen. After years of strategic neglect, Pakistan has reemerged in U.S. foreign policyRead More
Time to rethink the relevance of the OIC
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), founded in 1969 in the aftermath of the arson attack on Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, was meant to serve as the collective voice of the Muslim world. With 57 member states, it is the second-largest intergovernmental organization after the United Nations. Yet, more than five decades later, the OIC remains a symbol of unfulfilled promises, hollow statements, and political paralysis. From Gaza to Kashmir, from Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar to the Uighurs in China, and from repeated episodes of Islamophobic attacks in the WestRead More
Gaza is not a war — it is a genocide
For months, the world has watched in horror as Gaza is relentlessly bombarded, its people displaced, starved, and killed. Yet, much of the international media and political discourse continues to call it a “war.” This is not just inaccurate—it is dangerously misleading. What is unfolding in Gaza is not a war. It is a genocide. A war implies a conflict between two sides of relatively equal power, each capable of inflicting damage, defending itself, and making strategic choices. Gaza, blockaded and impoverished for over 15 years, has no army, noRead More