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Growing fresh food hundreds of thousands of kilometres from Earth is one of the greatest challenges facing permanent human bases on the Moon and Mars. But the seeds of a rice ideal for growing outside Earth might be about to sprout. The Moon-Rice project is a collaboration working to create the ideal food crop to grow in future deep-space outposts. The project is a joint effort between the Italian Space Agency (ASI), the University of Milan, the University of Rome and the University of Naples. “We are trying to solve the same problems that we face here on Earth,” says…

The post-mortem report of model Humaira Asghar, whose body was found in a flat in Karachi’s Defence area, has revealed startling findings, including that her death occurred 8 to 10 months ago, not six months as earlier suspected. According to the report, the model’s nails were detached from the bone, her face was unrecognizable, and the flesh from the lower part of her body had completely decomposed. However, no broken bones were found. The report further stated that due to the condition of the body, determining whether she was sexually assaulted is not possible. Samples, including hair and torn pieces…

Czech Katerina Siniakova and Sem Verbeek of the Netherlands claimed the Wimbledon mixed doubles title on Thursday, defeating Britain’s Joe Salisbury and Brazilian Luisa Stefani 7-6(3) 7-6(3). Facing home favourite Salisbury and Stefani on Centre Court, the Czech-Dutch duo held their nerve, while Stefani appeared to be hampered by a leg issue in the second set. As Siniakova sealed victory with an overhead smash, the duo celebrated their first title together, Siniakova’s maiden mixed doubles Grand Slam and Verbeek’s first Grand Slam triumph of any kind. “It’s very special, I mean it means a lot – we had a lot…

KYIV, Ukraine: A Russian drone barrage targeted the center of Kharkiv on Friday, injuring nine people and damaging a maternity hospital in Ukraine’s second-largest city, officials said. Mothers with newborns were being evacuated to a different medical facility, Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov wrote on Telegram. He didn’t say whether anyone at the hospital was among the injured. Russia’s recent escalation of long-range Shahed drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, which often also include ballistic and cruise missiles as well as powerful glide bombs, has brought renewed urgency to efforts to improve Ukraine’s air defenses after more than three years of war.…

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) reached a new milestone on Thursday as trading opened with a sharp rise, pushing the benchmark index past the 134,000-point mark. The market began the day with a gain of 348 points. According to stock analysts, a result season rally has kicked off, boosting investor confidence. United Bank Limited (UBL) is set to announce its half-yearly financial results Friday, Investors are expecting earnings of Rs13 per share along with a dividend of Rs5.50 per share. Analysts say strong financial expectations and optimistic market sentiment are driving the index to new highs.

Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has condemned the brutal killing of nine passengers who were abducted from buses traveling to Punjab, calling the terrorists cowardly beasts. In his statement on the tragic incident, Bugti said the killing of innocent people based on their Pakistani identity is an unforgivable crime. He vowed that the blood of the innocent will not go in vain and declared, “This is a war of the state, and it will be fought with a clear and decisive stance.” Bugti further stated that all terrorist networks linked to the Indian-backed chaos will be dismantled.

In a late-night development, the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) announced a nationwide shutter-down strike to be held on Saturday, July 19. The strike has been announced in protest against a series of newly introduced tax measures deemed anti-business by the country’s business community. According to a formal announcement, the Karachi chamber — along with other major chambers of commerce across Pakistan — will fully participate in the strike. The protest is aimed at resisting what the business community calls draconian laws, including the controversial Rs200,000 threshold regulation, the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) arrest powers, mandatory digital…

Amanda Anisimova tore up the script and soared into her maiden Wimbledon final by outclassing world number one Aryna Sabalenka with fierce determination and fearless shot-making on Thursday and will meet Iga Swiatek for a shot at Grand Slam glory. Anisimova’s 6-4 4-6 6-4 victory extended her record over her equally powerful rival to 6-3, and kept alive American dreams of a third women’s Grand Slam champion this year after Madison Keys won the Australian Open and Coco Gauff won the French Open. Standing in her way will be five-times major winner Swiatek, who continued her new-found love affair with…

Nine passengers, all belonging to Punjab, were brutally shot dead after being abducted by terrorists affiliated with Fitna-ul-Hindustan in the Loralai district, officials confirmed on Thursday. According to Loralai Commissioner Saadat Hussain, the incident occurred near the Dakai intersection on the National Highway connecting Loralai and Musakhel. The victims were kidnapped after disembarking from a passenger bus. “Armed assailants intercepted the passengers, separated them based on identity, and took them away. Their bodies have now been recovered,” the commissioner told reporters. Two of the passengers were identified as brothers Usman Toor and Jabir Toor, reisdents of Dunyapur. They reportedly lived…

The family of late actress and model Humaira Asghar has finally arrived in Karachi to collect her body, days after it was discovered decomposed in her apartment and remained unclaimed in cold storage. The family’s arrival comes amid widespread media coverage and public criticism over the lack of response from her relatives. Speaking to the media outside the SSP South office, Humaira’s brother Naveed Asghar clarified that contrary to reports, the family had not severed ties with the actress and had remained in contact with both police and the Chhipa Welfare Association during the past three days. “There was a…