-Overachievers –Morocco became the first African side and the first Arab team to reach the semi-finals of a World Cup. -Fallen giants –Cristiano Ronaldo left the pitch in tears after Morocco ended his World Cup dream. The superstar forward, without a club after his painful divorce from Manchester United, scored Portugal’s first goal of the World Cup from the penalty spot in their win against Ghana. -Early exits –Qatar came into the World Cup with high hopes as reigning Asian champions but left their own party embarrassingly early. Four-time winners Germany were also humiliated, exiting at the group stage for the second straight World Cup.

Researchers from the University of Basel and the University Hospital Basel in Switzerland have tested the possibility of artificial maturing of breast cancer cells and turning them into normal cells again. Led by Professor Mohamed Bentires-Alj, the research study provided promising results in treating an aggressive type of carcinoma called triple-negative breast cancer. Breast cancer cells are susceptible to estrogen and can be treated with anti-estrogenic therapies, which are highly effective in patients. Group leader at the Department of Biomedicine, Bentires-Alj said, "We show here that we can convert breast cancer cells to less harmful cells that stop growing." Referring to the new research treatment, he furthered, "Understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms that define cancer and how these mechanisms differ from normal cells is crucial for developing new innovative therapies.

We are still hopeful that the national carrier will achieve its revenue target of Rs170 billion,” Rafique told reporters during a press conference on Saturday. “The airline is aiming to achieve this number, with its own resources.”In the past, PIA operated with a fleet of 100 aircraft. Rafique added that two 777 aircraft would be added to the national fleet after rehabilitation by January next year. Rafique added that due to a 2.5-time increase in fuel cost, the railways had no other option but to increase its fares. The way towards success for both PIA and Pakistan Railways was through undertaking structural reforms and fiscal discipline, he added.

"We will sacrifice both assemblies... we are sacrificing them for this nation... there will elections in 66 per cent of Pakistan," Imran announced. The former prime minister -- flanked by Punjab Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi and K-P Chief Minister Mahmood Khan -- made the announcement during his address to party supporters and workers at Lahore's Liberty Chowk via video link from his residence in Zaman Park. The PTI chief had sprung the surprise to dissolve his provincial governments in an apparently proverbial ‘burn-the-boats’ decision last month at a Rawalpindi rally. A very dishonest man is involved with them, who will tell them ways to delay elections,” Imran said while lacing in CEC Sikandar Sultan Raja without naming him. "As prime minister, I will tell the public how you saved people," he told the participants.

He said the introduction of farmer-friendly policies were imperative to improve the country’s agriculture sector as this sector is the backbone of the country’s development. He said that the increase in agricultural production can improve the condition of the country’s economy. He urged all parliamentary parties to devise a plan for improving the agriculture sector. He said that despite being an agricultural country, Pakistan is forced to import food items including wheat and sugar, which is the main reason for the decrease in agricultural production in the country. He said that the government has to take emergency measures to increase agricultural production in the country.

Share:ISLAMABAD - Amid the ongoing rise in terrorist violence perpetrated by the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), US CENTCOM chief General Michael E Kurilla has said that the United States is concerned at the threat posed by the TTP to Pakistan’s security. “We are concerned by the threats posed by Tehreek-e-Taliban-Pakistan to Pakistani security and stability. During my visit to the GHQ, we discussed opportunities to address this threat,” General Kurilla – who visited Islamabad this week – said this while talking to a private TV channel on Saturday. The CENTCOM chief’s visit came at a time when border tension has been escalating between Pakistan and Afghanistan following deadly skirmishes on the Chaman-Spin Boldak border. The US-Pakistan relationship must stand on its own, through its own bilateral merits and its potential to improve stability across the region,” according to the CENTCOM chief.

1 Texas Longhorns face off against the No. 4 Louisville Cardinals in the NCAA Tournament national championship match trying to reverse the only unsettling trend in head coach Jerritt Elliott’s superlative tenure — a 1-4 record in the final. “We’ve got a lot of respect for what Louisville does and the competitive team they have. Louisville has already made history, becoming the first Cardinals team to play for a national championship, as well as the first ACC team to do so. If Louisville does win, Dani Busboom Kelly will become the first woman catch to secure a national title.

LAHORE: In a bid to promote extreme athletes activities, for the first time in history, the work of recording the wingsuit path in the style of Google Maps has started in Pakistan. Nasir informed that his company was promoting extreme sports with the collaboration of his two partners, one of whom is American and British. This became a record that no one has ever made before in Pakistan,” he said. However, no one has yet used a chopper for wingsuits or skydiving. If such expenses are sponsored, these activities can be continued in a good way and foreign tourists will also visit Pakistan for these activities, which will also benefit the economy of Pakistan,” he concluded.

Share:After days of speculation, anticipation, and apprehension that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s "final" plan to dissolve two provincial assemblies could face long delay, the deposed premier and PTI chief Imran Khan announced to dissolve the Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assemblies on December 23 (Friday). “You can ask any industrialist, labour, and farmer; their finances cannot be managed amid the ongoing economic situation," Imran continued. Imran Khan expressed his concerns saying that the ruling coalition might not hold general elections even in October 2023. Slamming the Electoral watchdog’s Sikandar Sultan Raja , the PTI chief said that "The election commission is conniving with them. A very dishonest man is involved with them, who will tell them ways to delay elections.”

The Pentagon's new push to investigate reports of UFOs has so far not yielded any evidence to suggest that aliens have visited Earth or crash-landed here, senior military leaders said on Friday. However, the Pentagon's effort to investigate anomalous, unidentified objects -- whether they are in space, the skies or even underwater -- led to hundreds of new reports that are now being investigated, they say. But so far they have seen nothing that indicates intelligent alien life. We will go through it all," Kirkpatrick said, speaking at the first news conference since AARO was established in July. In 1994, the Air Force said it had completed a study to locate records relating to the 1947 "Roswell incident" in New Mexico.

The PML-N leadership has reportedly given a green signal to submit a motion of no-confidence in the provincial assembly in a bid to prevent the possible dissolution of the provincial assembly by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). As per PML-N sources, the no-confidence motion was signed by party members and they were directed to gather in the office of former provincial education minister Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan. Read: Sticking to assemblies’ dissolution in December: ImranThe members of the Punjab Assembly are expected to submit the no-confidence motion soon. The PML-N has started contacting the Assembly Secretariat to submit the motion as the secretariat is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. The party has reportedly decided to dissolve the Punjab Assembly in the initial phase, while the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly in the second phase.

Lucknow: A book reading session of “NilaaZewar” translated from German Language by Dr Shipra Chaturvedi,was organised by Metaphor literature festival at hotel Lebua. Fortunately, she was rescued by Austrian police, began herlife afresh, raised her children and gave meaning to all the lives she touched. The book reading and a conversationthereafter was conducted by Mr. P K Tiwari. The book reading programmewas attended by people from varied backgrounds. Their active participationmade the conversation livelier and unfurled various colours of the novel.

By Johnny SandersSports EditorTuesday night, Pinson Valley welcomed fellow 6A and cross-town rival Center Point Eagles to their gym but they were not very welcoming. Meanwhile, the defense held Center Point to just 7 points in the first frame. Center Point continued to struggle getting anything going, scoring just 6 in the period. Leading scorers for Center Point were Jeremy Chatman with 23 points and Khryston Travis with 6 points. Center Point, now 4-7, will try to rebound against the Clay Chalkville Cougars Thursday night.

Share:LAHORE - Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has said the nation sa­lutes great sacrificesof the Army Public School (APS) martyrs. In his message on the anniversary of mar­tyrs of the Army Public School Peshawar, he said that the martyrs of APS united Pakistani nation against terror­ism. The December 16 would always remind us of the great sacri­fices of the martyrs of Army Public School and the nation would always remember the everlasting sacrifices of the children and teachers of Army Pub­lic School, he added. The CM said that children laid the foun­dation of a safe and peaceful Pakistan with their precious blood, adding small flowers offered their precious lives for a great cause. Parvez Elahi reiter­ated that the great sac­rifices of the martyred children gave new cour­age and determination to the nation.

Rich tributes were paid to the victims of the Army Public School (APS) massacre on the eighth anniversary of the tragic attack here on Friday. The parents of victims laid a floral wreath on the yadgar-e-shuhada inside the school and offered fateha. Parents of the APS victims stage protestMeanwhile, the parents of the APS victims staged a protest in Peshawar, demanding justice for their children. They said that till this day they had no idea who carried the attack at APS and what was the main purpose for this manslaughter. It may be mentione d here that government claim that all the facilitators of the APS attack had been arrested, convicted and hanged but the families of the martyrs are not satisfied with the explanation.