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A major new research study has dispelled long-standing fears surrounding the safety of cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins, concluding that the medicines are far safer than previously believed. For years, statins were widely thought to cause muscle pain in up to 10 percent of users. Earlier research, including findings from scientists at the University of Rochester and Columbia University, suggested …

KARACHI: Pakistan has witnessed another significant decline in gold prices, bringing relief to buyers. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association (APGJA), the price of gold per tola fell by Rs21,400 on Monday, after which the new rate settled at Rs507,762 per tola. Similarly, the price of 10 grams of gold dropped by Rs18,347, bringing it down to …

Pakistan must generate up to 30 million jobs over the next decade to turn its growing youth population into an economic dividend, or risk rising instability and outward migration, World Bank President Ajay Banga has warned. Speaking to Reuters during a visit to Karachi this week, Banga said Pakistan faces a “generational challenge” as millions of young people enter the …

Modern technology enhances communication, documentation, and crew engagement Web Desk February 6, 2026 Humanity’s reach into space has always been defined by innovation and the blending of technology with exploration. For the first time in history, astronauts will carry advanced smartphones into orbit and on lunar flybys an emblem of how personal technology is reshaping the way we experience space. …

JAKARTA: Indonesia and Australia signed a new bilateral security treaty on Friday, a move both governments say will strengthen defense cooperation and deepen ties between the neighboring countries. The agreement was signed in Jakarta by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, three months after the leaders announced in Sydney that negotiations on the pact had been …

Beer, who has previously spoken about the negative effects of social media on her mental health Web Desk February 6, 2026 Singer Madison Beer, 26, revealed that her relationship with social media is currently “really poor,” citing constant anxiety and a desire to disconnect from online platforms. Beer, who has previously spoken about the negative effects of social media on …

Islamabad: At least 15 people were killed and several others injured in a suicide bombing at an imambargah in the Tarlai area of Islamabad on Friday. According to police, the attacker detonated explosives at the entry gate of the imambargah during Friday prayers after being stopped by security personnel. The explosion caused panic in the area, while law enforcement agencies …

Landmark study involving nearly 100,000 women shows AI cuts radiologist workload by 44% while improving identification of aggressive tumours. Web Desk February 6, 2026 Artificial intelligence is redefining the front line of breast cancer detection, offering new hope in identifying fast-growing and hard-to-treat tumours at an earlier stage, according to a landmark screening trial conducted in Sweden. The findings, published …

In the world of winter sports, few athletes command the attention and influence of Eileen Gu. As the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina approach, Eileen Gu returns not only as a defending champion but as a global icon whose reach extends far beyond the ski slopes. Her story exemplifies the modern athlete a fusion of elite performance, commercial appeal, and …

For years, fans have speculated, waited, and anticipated and now the moment has finally arrived. J. Cole one of hip-hop’s most influential storytellers has unveiled The Fall-Off, a sweeping two-disc album that underscores his lyrical authority and artistic evolution. Released on February 6, the North Carolina rapper’s seventh studio project arrives via Dreamville and Interscope Records, featuring 24 tracks in …