Friday, August 15th, 2025
KP Government Helicopter Crashes Near Chingee Banda, Three Killed
PESHAWAR, AUG 15 /DNA/ – A Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government helicopter crashed near Chingee Banda on Friday, killing all three people on board. According to officials, the helicopter was on a rescue mission when it went down. Rescue teams have reached the site and recovered the bodies. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.
At least 150 killed as floods wreak havoc
At least 325 people, including 142 children, have died and 743 others have been injured since June 26 in flash floods and torrential rains that have battered several parts of Pakistan, according to daily data from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). DNA/Bureau Report MUZAFFARABAD/GILGIT/BAJAUR: At least 150 people lost their lives, 15 others were injured and several remained missing as flash floods wreaked havoc across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Friday, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said. Since late June, monsoon rains have wreaked havoc across the country — especiallyRead More
Emma overjoyed to receive Youth Excellence Award
By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: Guinness World Record holder and World Memory Champion Emma Alam on Friday expressed her joy and gratitude upon receiving the Youth Excellence Award 2025, describing it as a great honor and a source of inspiration to continue working for the advancement of youth potential. The Youth Excellence Award 2025 was presented to Emma Alam, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the nation’s progress and her role in elevating Pakistan’s image on the global stage, said a press release. The 2025 awards ceremony, was held here atRead More
Senate passes resolution to mark 1,500 years since birth of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H)
ISLAMABAD, AUG 15: Senate on Friday unanimously passed a resolution to commemorate 1,500 years since the birth of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H). The resolution, moved by PML-N Parliamentary Leader Irfan Siddiqui, reaffirmed the House’s commitment to following the Sunnah of the Prophet (P.B.U.H) and promoting brotherhood and peace in line with his teachings. It also called on federal and provincial governments to celebrate the Prophet’s birth anniversary in a dignified and befitting manner.
Turmeric milk offers significant benefits for gut health
Drinking turmeric milk at night may offer significant benefits for gut health, according to some nutrition experts. The beverage, often referred to as “golden milk”, is believed to be the number one evening drink for maintaining a healthy digestive system. Reduces gut inflammation Turmeric milk plays a key role in reducing inflammation of the intestinal lining. This effect is attributed to curcumin, a compound in turmeric known for its anti-inflammatory properties. Some studies suggest that regular consumption may provide protection against autoimmune conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). SupportsRead More
Pakistan slams Israel’s ‘Greater Israel’ plan as illegal
ISLAMABAD, AUG 15: /DNA/ – Pakistan strongly condemned and rejects recent statements made by the Israeli Occupying power, alluding to the creation of so-called “Greater Israel,” and its designs aimed at the forcible displacement of Palestinians from Gaza. Pakistan calls on the international community to outrightly reject such provocative notions that constitute a flagrant violation of the international law, principles of the UN Charter, as well as the relevant United Nations resolutions. Such statements reflect the occupying power’s intention to entrench its illegal occupation, as well as its complete contemptRead More