Author - Kumail Soomro

10 tips for staying hydrated in summer

Staying hydrated during the summer is essential for maintaining good health and avoiding heat-related illnesses. Here are 10 tips to help you stay hydrated:   Drink Plenty of Water: Aim for at least 8-10 glasses of water a day, and increase this amount if you're active or spending a lot of time in the sun. Eat...

Dozens of forest fires erupt in Islamabad’s Margalla Hills

ISLAMABAD: Authorities in Pakistan battled forest fires in multiple areas, including the capital Islamabad, last week as the country grappled with heat waves and dry weather. Plumes of smoke could be seen rising from a raging fire in the hills of Islamabad with temperatures hitting 41 degrees centigrade on Friday (May 31) afternoon.  According to media...

Pakistan’s cities scorching under 50C heat

Parts of Pakistan have been sweltering in more than 50 degrees Celsius as climate change has sent temperatures soaring above normal levels. Many cities such as Jacobabad in Sindh won’t be liveable in a few years due to the rising temperature. People of Jacobabad say the loss of trees and lack of water facilities makes record-breaking...

16 dead, several injured in major blast in Hyderabad LPG shop

HYDERABAD: At least 16 people have died and 60 people, mostly children, received burn injuries in a major blast at a liquid petroleum gas cylinder filling shop in Hyderabad’s Preetabad area. The incident occurred on Thursday (May 30), leaving dozens of people wounded, including children and women. The explosion triggered subsequent blasts in other cylinders and...