What dangerous effects can sleep problems have on the brain?
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What dangerous effects can sleep problems have on the brain?

Scientists say that poor sleep (including difficulty falling or staying asleep) can add up to three years to the lifespan of the brain. In the study, scientists analyzed scans of nearly 600 middle-aged people and found that poor sleep was associated with worse brain health later in life. The researchers said that this association remained…

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Every day 1000 people suffer from stroke

Every day 400 people die due to stroke Medical experts revealed that 1,000 people are suffering from stroke every day in Pakistan while 400 people are dying due to this disease every day. Experts requested the government to provide free medicines to blood pressure, diabetes and stroke patients and to increase stroke treatment centers. The…

Saeed Sheikh Honored with One World Award 2024
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Saeed Sheikh Honored with One World Award 2024

Saeed Sheikh, President of the Houston-Karachi Sister City Association, has been awarded the One World Award 2024 for his exceptional philanthropic work and leadership. He is the first Pakistani-American and South Asian to receive this honor. The award was presented by Susan Young, President of the Sister City Associations, during the annual One World Concert…

PSX Soars Past 88,000 Points Amid Investor Optimism
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PSX Soars Past 88,000 Points Amid Investor Optimism

On Thursday, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) hit an intraday high of over 88,000 points, with strong investor interest in rate-sensitive sectors. The KSE-100 index rose by 901 points to reach 88,095, up from 87,194.53 the previous day. Saad Ali, Director of Research at Intermarket Securities, noted that the market has been bullish since the…

Justice Yahya Afridi Named Pakistans 30th Chief Justice
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Justice Yahya Afridi Named Pakistans 30th Chief Justice

President Asif Ali Zardari has appointed Justice Yahya Afridi as the next Chief Justice of Pakistan, succeeding Qazi Faez Isa. His three-year term begins on October 26. This appointment follows a new process established by the 26th Constitutional Amendment, allowing the Special Parliamentary Committee to recommend candidates. The committee, which included members from all political…

Pakistans Economic Outlook Modest Growth Ahead Amid Challenges
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Pakistans Economic Outlook Modest Growth Ahead Amid Challenges

Pakistan’s economy is projected to grow by 3.2% in fiscal year 2025, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), amid declining inflation. However, this growth may have only a slight impact on reducing unemployment, which is expected to be around 8%. The IMF also forecasts a low GDP growth trajectory, predicting only 4.2% growth by…

PTI Rejects Justice Afridis Nomination as Chief Justice Protests Planned
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PTI Rejects Justice Afridis Nomination as Chief Justice Protests Planned

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has rejected the nomination of Justice Yahya Afridi as the next Chief Justice of Pakistan and plans to protest against the decision made by the Special Parliamentary Committee. PTI leader Hamid Khan criticized the nomination process, claiming it could create divisions within the Supreme Court. He expressed hope that Justice Afridi…