Personalised medicine, made possible through things like DNA testing, will form a big part the health secretary’s new plan for the NHS. Every baby in the UK will have their DNA tested under a new 10-year plan for the NHS. The whole-genome sequencing will screen for hundreds of diseases and allow people to “leapfrog” killer…
Ambassadors of all 32 alliance member states signed off on the new spending pledge ahead of a major summit of leaders, including Donald Trump, this week, they said. The UK and its NATO allies have agreed to increase spending on defence and related areas to 5% of GDP by 2035, two diplomatic sources with knowledge…
Witnesses said the perpetrator had his face covered when he began shooting – and blew himself up as crowds attempted to remove him from the building. At least 22 people have been killed after a suicide bomber opened fire at a church in Syria – and then detonated an explosive vest. This is the first…
Residents in central Tehran said they could see and hear heavy strikes, while Israel said it was defending itself from an attack. Earlier, President Trump suggested that a new government could take over in Tehran. Israel fired a new round of strikes at Tehran and other Iranian cities early on Monday, and the Israeli military…
US President Donald Trump’s decision to launch direct strikes against Iranian nuclear sites has sparked a wave of anger in the country, with people on the streets of Tehran telling CNN they expect their country to strike back. “Iranian people are people of honor, and we will definitely give a strong response,” one man told CNN. “We…
Revenue up in 5 years against 18% in previous decade; questions remain on sustainability KARACHI: Owing to massive inflation-driven increases in nominal collections, sharp currency depreciation, and a greater reliance on indirect taxes, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has achieved its annual revenue growth rise from an average of 18% over the past decade…
From two-wheelers to four, Pakistan’s electric future is rolling — but can policy, trust, and infrastructure keep up? KARACHI: In Pakistan, heat is no longer something you brace for every summer, it’s something you endure. Day after day. Jacobabad has touched 50 degrees Celsius more than once, turning public buses into slow-moving ovens and rooftops…
Ties tax benefits to one-year minimum retention as rupee weakens ISLAMABAD: As the local currency comes under renewed stress, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Saturday proposed linking tax benefits with a minimum one-year retention period for foreign investments in government debt and equity markets to bring predictability in outflows. Dr Mohammad Ali Malik,…
Gazprom proposes joint ventures with OGDCL in exploration projects ISLAMABAD: Russia has offered Pakistan stakes in its oil and gas fields in Nigeria, a move that will help secure energy supplies and ease pressure on foreign exchange Russian energy giant Gazprom wants Pakistan’s largest oil and gas explorer – Oil and Gas Development Company Limited…
Dua Lipa delighted 70,000 fans at Wembley Stadium on the second night of her sold‑out performance by inviting Charli XCX on stage for a surprise duet of the hit track ‘360’ The 29‑year‑old pop star introduced her fellow British singer with playful praise, saying, “Let me tell you, she is the biggest brat. Give it…
