Monday, December 15th, 2025
Winter health tips for children
With the onset of winter, children’s health becomes a major concern for parents. The sudden drop in temperature, cold winds, and rapidly changing weather after summer often lead to colds, coughs, fever, and respiratory problems in children. Young children, in particular, whose immune systems are still developing, are especially vulnerable to seasonal illnesses. Health experts say that the most effective way to prevent winter illnesses is timely precautions and small adjustments in daily routines. By following a few basic measures, parents can keep their children safe from most seasonal ailments.Read More
IMF assured of Rs5 carbon levy on petrol, diesel
ISLAMABAD, DEC 15 – Pakistan has formally assured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that it will implement a comprehensive 13-point reform agenda under climate financing, linking development spending, energy use, and disaster preparedness to climate resilience. According to official documents, Pakistan has committed to implementing a 13-point reform framework under the IMF’s $1.3 billion Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) program. The reforms set clear targets to be achieved by 2027, focusing on climate resilience, energy efficiency, and financial stability. The Ministry of Finance has confirmed that these measures will applyRead More
Man falsely linked to Bondi Beach shooting debunks Indian, Afghan propaganda against Pakistan
Indian and Afghan media outlets and social media accounts have been accused of running a coordinated propaganda campaign following the Sydney shooting, falsely alleging links between the attackers and Pakistan by circulating fake images and unverified claims. The allegations, which relied on fabricated videos and misleading data, have not been supported by any credible international source. At least 15 people were killed and 42 others injured when Sajid Akram and his son Naveed opened fire at a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach on Sunday evening, according to Australian police. HomeRead More
Off-field differences add to Pakistan hockey’s on-field misery
Sources within the federation revealed that Tahir Zaman was unhappy with the PHF’s decision to appoint Anjum Saeed as the team manager. The relationship between the head coach and the manager reportedly remained strained throughout the tour, with frequent disagreements particularly over team selection and operational matters Ansar M Bhatti ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s poor performance in the FIH Pro League matches played in Argentina has once again exposed the deep-rooted problems plaguing the country’s hockey system. While the team failed to register a single victory, the outcome was largely expected givenRead More
From Gaza to Bondi Beach: How Israel’s War Fuels Global Rage
Qamar BashirPress Secretary to the President (Rtd)Former Press Minister, Embassy of Pakistan to FranceFormer Press Attaché to MalaysiaFormer MD, SRBC | Macomb, Michigan, USA On December 14, 2025, Australia was jolted out of its sense of safety. At Bondi Beach in Sydney, a space synonymous with openness, community, and peaceful coexistence, gunmen opened fire on members of the Jewish community gathered to celebrate Hanukkah. Eleven people were killed and many more injured. Families, children, and elders—people with no role in war, policy, or geopolitics—were turned into victims of terror. TheRead More