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Another Gold for Pakistan: Amir Khan Wins World Taekwondo Contest

12Aug

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Another Gold for Pakistan: Amir Khan Wins World Taekwondo Contest

Amir Khan, a 22-year-old athlete from Swat, proudly secured the gold medal at the World Taekwondo Championships in Thailand. This prestigious event, known as the 7th Heroes Taekwondo International Championship, showcased the talents of over 3,000 athletes from 30 countries. Participants hailed from nations such as Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, the Philippines, China, Indonesia, and Malaysia. The championship took place from August 10 to 12 at Assumption University in Bangkok. The atmosphere was charged with excitement as athletes demonstrated their best skills. Despite fierce competition, Amir Khan emerged as a standout performer. He competed against top athletes from India, the Philippines, and Japan in his group. His excellent technique and unwavering determination led him to victory,...

Tom Cruise Hands Olympic Flag to LA, Closing Paris Games

12Aug

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Tom Cruise Hands Olympic Flag to LA, Closing Paris Games

The Paris 2024 Olympics came to a spectacular close with a star-studded closing ceremony featuring Hollywood icon Tom Cruise. Cruise made a dramatic entrance by rappelling from the roof of France's Stade de France, grabbing the Olympic flag and officially passing it to the next host city, Los Angeles. The stunt, accompanied by a teaser from Grammy-winner H.E.R, added a touch of Hollywood glamour to the event. Over the past two weeks, the Games showcased thrilling sports action as China and the US fiercely competed for the top spot in the medal tally. The excitement continued until the very last event, with the American women’s basketball team narrowly defeating France by just one point to secure their 40th gold medal and finish at the top of the medal table. Paris Games Spark New En...

Electric Bandages Speed Up Healing of Chronic Wounds

10Aug

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Electric Bandages Speed Up Healing of Chronic Wounds

A new type of bandage developed by scientists at North Carolina State University could significantly improve how chronic wounds heal. This bandage uses an electric field to speed up the healing process and is much cheaper than other treatments. The electric bandages have shown promising results in tests on animals. They help wounds heal about 30% faster than traditional bandages. This is a big advantage because current treatments for chronic wounds can be very expensive, making it hard for many people to get the care they need. Amay Bandodkar, one of the researchers, says the aim was to create an affordable technology that speeds up healing. The technology is also easy for patients to use at home. The team designed water-powered, electronics-free dressings, or WPEDs. These single-us...

Bangladesh Chief Justice and Central Bank Chief Resign Amid Protests

10Aug

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Bangladesh Chief Justice and Central Bank Chief Resign Amid Protests

Bangladesh faces a major political crisis as student protests force both the Chief Justice and the central bank chief to resign. The protests, which have intensified in recent weeks, have led to significant leadership changes in the country. Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan resigned after student protesters exerted strong pressure on him. The students warned of severe consequences if Hassan did not step down and even threatened to surround the High Court. They were upset because Hassan called a full court meeting without consulting the government, which they saw as disrespectful and potentially threatening to their cause. In addition to Chief Justice Hassan, reports indicate that five other judges have also resigned. The students demanded Hassan’s resignation due to concerns over corrup...

Punjab Boards Announce Class 9 Exam Results

9Aug

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Punjab Boards Announce Class 9 Exam Results

August 9,2024: The Punjab Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education have released the results for the Class 9th exams. This year, a large number of students appeared for the exams across various boards, with many facing a challenging year. Lahore Board Results: The Lahore Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education announced that 287,000 students took the Class 9th exams. Of these, 127,000 students passed, while 159,000 were unsuccessful, leading to a pass rate of 44%. This represents a 6% decrease from last year’s results. Zahid Mian, the controller of examinations, has emphasized the need for students to improve their focus and efforts in their studies. Multan Board Results: In Multan, 139,786 candidates appeared for the exams. The results showed that 69,169 students ...