A representational photo shows a doctor’s prescription alongside a stethoscope and pen. — Unsplash WHO recommends just 1.6 to 1.8 medicines. Generic prescribing stands at only 25%. Antibiotics appear in 45% of prescriptions. ISLAMABAD: Patients in Pakistan are being prescribed more than twice the medicines recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO), with generic prescribing…
Germany’s Alexander Zverev holds the trophy after defeating USA’s Ben Shelton in the men’s singles final tennis match on day fifteen of the US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre in New York on September 13, 2026. — AFP NEW YORK: Top seed Alexander Zverev banished bitter US Open…
The Metropolis of Saskatoon says a mix of occasions is inflicting gridlock alongside a key stretch of highway linking the College of Saskatchewan (USask), one among its hospitals and the downtown core. Final Friday, the town opened the College Bridge to car visitors after months of restore work and delays. However its reopening, coinciding with…
Indian players celebrate after taking a wicket against Sri Lanka in ACC Women’s Asia Cup final at Dubai International Stadium on September 13, 2026. — X@BCCIWomen Trophy presentation protocol had been finalised beforehand. ACC says India made decision not to receive trophy. Naqvi remains unchanged in his previous position. DUBAI: India’s women’s team declined to…
Mates, household and family members of 37-year-old Rebecca Wilson gathered outdoors Regina’s Legislative Constructing Friday night to recollect and honour her life. Wilson, known as ‘Becca’ or ‘Becky’ by those that knew her, was described by household as a loyal older sister, a lady of religion and somebody of sturdy character. Her sister, Katie Wilson,…
Pakistan’s Imam-ul-Haq plays a shot during the first day of their first Test against England at Headingley in Leeds on August 19, 2026. — X/@TheRealPCB Authorities prepare initial report against Imam: sources. Former officials helped Imam escape previous ban: sources. NCCIA conducting forensic analysis of Imam’s mobile phone. LAHORE: Pakistan Test opener Imam-ul-Haq is likely…
Pakistan’s Mohammad Imran (second from right) celebrates taking a wicket with teammates during the second day of their third Test against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham on September 10, 2026. — Reuters Pakistan cricket hit a fresh low during the dismal 3-0 Test whitewash in England, even if a dazzling cameo by debutant Razaullah at…
On September 12, 2026, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei published a writeup ‘We Must Pace the Frontier’. Its core message is blunt: ‘We must slow the pace at which we improve the capabilities of AI models.’ Within hours, OpenAI’s Sam Altman and xAI’s Elon Musk endorsed it. The next day, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella welcomed ‘deliberate…
After nearly six years away from the concert stage, Céline Dion returned Saturday night with a fitting message: “On ne change pas”– we don’t change. The Quebec superstar opened her show before nearly 33,000 people at the Plenitude Arena in Nanterre, outside Paris, marking an emotional comeback after what she described as a “rocky road.”…
(From left) Pakistani triathletes pose after completion of their respective events Shahzada Asad and Jibran Jawaid. — Reporter KARACHI: Two Pakistani triathletes completed challenging international triathlon events in China and Uzbekistan, with Pakistan Navy’s Lieutenant Shahzada Asad competing at IRONMAN 70.3 Dali and Jibran Jawaid taking part in Challenge Samarkand. Carrying Pakistan’s flag at IRONMAN…
