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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government (K-P) has decided, for the first time in the province, to provide CyberKnife and PET (Positron Emission Tomography) scan facilities for cancer patients. The CyberKnife robotic radiosurgery and PET/CT scan services will be made available at Hayatabad Medical Complex in Peshawar. “The CyberKnife System is a non-invasive treatment for cancerous and non-cancerous tumors and other conditions where radiation therapy is indicated. Due to the absence of PET scan facilities in K-P, cancer patients had previously been forced to seek treatment in Karachi and other provinces. Proposals have already been requested from companies for the project,” said…

KARACHI: Despite the presence of strict laws against sexual harassment and exploitation of children and women, weaknesses in investigation and prosecution continue to allow offenders to escape punishment, contributing to a surge in child abuse cases. Recent incidents, including the Qayyumabad case involving indecent videos of minors, have amplified fears among parents and children. Legal experts warn that while Pakistan has tightened laws in this domain, convictions remain rare due to poor investigations and fragile prosecution. Outdated methods of inquiry and lack of modern forensic support mean that serious digital crimes, such as recording and uploading obscene content to the…

LAHORE: The flood situation in Punjab’s rivers has largely normalised after weeks of flooding, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said on Saturday. “Water flow in most of Punjab’s rivers has returned to normal,” DG PDMA Irfan Ali Kathia stated, adding that water levels in flood-hit areas had dropped significantly. According to a PDMA report, the flow at Ganda Singh Wala on the Sutlej River stands at 104,000 cusecs, while Sulemanki recorded 81,000 cusecs. On the Chenab, water flows measured 42,000 cusecs at Marala, 44,000 cusecs at Khanki Headworks, 37,000 cusecs at Qadirabad, and 41,000 cusecs at Trimmu Headworks. At…

Half-centuries by Towhid Hridoy (58) and Saif Hassan (61) powered Bangladesh to an exciting four-wicket win in the Super Four stage of the men’s Asia Cup against former champions Sri Lanka in Dubai on Saturday. Having been rolled over by Sri Lanka in the first round, Bangladesh got their act together after winning the toss and choosing to bowl first. Bangladesh required 10 runs off 10 balls with seven wickets in hand but the dismissal of Hridoy spiced things up. He was trapped leg before by Dushmantha Chameera in the 19th over, and Dasun Shanaka then struck twice in the…

PESHAWAR: The outbreak of eye infection has hit various flood-hit districts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) as the province has reported 22,863 cases in the month of August alone. In view of the alarming situation, the Health Department has issued an advisory, urging affected individuals to self-isolate. Lady Reading Hospital, the largest healthcare facility of the province, has reported receiving over 150 eye infection patients daily, while five doctors in the ophthalmology department have also been infected. Khyber Teaching Hospital reports 60 to 70 cases daily, while Hayatabad Medical Complex sees around 80 patients a day. Provincial health department data indicates that…

DUBAI: Pakistan cancelled its pre-match press conference ahead of their Asia Cup rematch against India in Dubai on Sunday. The team management did not give any specific reasons behind the decision to skip their second consecutive pre-match press conference during the Asia Cup. Apparently, this move was taken to avoid having to discuss the handshakes. Also Read: Cornered Pakistan eye redemption against India “Pakistan will not be holding their pre-match press conference today,” said a message from the Asian Cricket Council. Earlier, Pakistan also cancelled their press conference following the handshake incident before their match against the UAE. Yadav only…

Pakistani sports fans haven’t had a great week. The men’s cricket team lost to India in the Asia Cup on Sunday and Arshad Nadeem missed out on the podium at the World Athletics Championships on Thursday. In these dark times, Sidra Amin gave the country the little bit of light we all needed. Amin scored her second consecutive century against South Africa on Friday, becoming the first Pakistani woman to score back to back hundreds in the One Day International (ODI) format. Out of the 10 ODI centuries scored by Pakistani players, Amin has been responsible for six. X was…

Randy Holmes | Contributor | Getty ImagesJimmy Kimmel’s fate at ABC is still up in the air as talks with Disney reportedly continue.The late-night host is in ongoing discussions with Disney and ABC executives about the conditions under which his long-running show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” could return to air, according to Variety, which cited people familiar with the matter.There is no guarantee Kimmel and Disney will reach an agreement, the report said. ABC has been airing repeats of “Celebrity Family Feud” in Kimmel’s slot following the suspension.The show was pulled off the air “indefinitely” on Wednesday following a remark by…

Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav sidestepped the no-handshake issue ahead of the Asia Cup rematch against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday, choosing to focus instead on the cricket. The Group A clash between the fierce rivals last Sunday ended on a bitter note when Indian players refused to shake hands with their opponents. It was the first meeting between the regional neighbours since a four-day conflict in May left more than 70 people dead. While the match itself passed without incident, there was no shaking of hands between the captains at the toss or among the players at the end. Then,…

People visit the 2025 World Manufacturing Convention (WMC) in Hefei, east China’s Anhui Province, Sept. 20, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhou Mu)HEFEI, Sept. 20 (Xinhua) — Themed “Intelligent Manufacturing For a Better Future,” the 2025 WMC kicked off here on Saturday.People visit the 2025 World Manufacturing Convention (WMC) in Hefei, east China’s Anhui Province, Sept. 20, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhou Mu)People view an aerial vehicle displayed at the 2025 World Manufacturing Convention (WMC) in Hefei, east China’s Anhui Province, Sept. 20, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Bohan)People visit the 2025 World Manufacturing Convention (WMC) in Hefei, east China’s Anhui Province, Sept. 20, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhou Mu)People view an aerial…