Last Updated:January 13, 2026, 13:53 IST Unlike traditional workouts that often isolate specific muscles, functional training involves multi-joint and multi-muscle movements that mirror everyday actions. Advertise here Functional fitness improves balance, mobility, and reduces injury risk across all age groups. In 2026, the definition of fitness is shifting. Instead of chasing extreme workouts, heavy lifts,…
Investors returned to buying mode, signalling a turnaround after recent corrective sessions. The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a strong rebound on Tuesday, marking a clear reversal after recent corrective sessions as investors returned to buying mode. The benchmark KSE-100 index recovered sharply to finish near the 184,000 level, advancing by 1,567.36 points, or 0.86%,…
IREF pointed out that Indian rice shipments to the US are already levied with a 50% duty. (AI image) India’s rice exports may bear the brunt of escalating tensions in Iran and US President Donald Trump’s latest move to impose 25% tariffs on any country doing trade with Iran. “Effective immediately, any Country doing business…
Representational image of digestive system. — Canva From probiotic yoghurts to kombucha, gut health has become a booming industry, often fuelled by bold claims and shaky science. Yet behind the marketing, doctors are increasingly convinced that the trillions of microbes living in our digestive system, known as the gut microbiome, may influence far more than…
A representative image of a Etihad Railways train. — X/@Etihad_Rail DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates will launch the first phase of its national passenger railway network in 2026, connecting 11 cities and regions across the country. The network will link major urban centres such as Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Fujairah, while also extending rail…
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Palace takes bold stand for Prince Harry amid security fight Prince Harry’s ties with the Palace have not been smooth-sailing since the past many years and it seemed to have exacerbated over time, especially during his security battle. The Duke of Sussex is awaiting a verdict on his UK taxpayer funded protection after he sent…
For two years now, Meena Bazaar in Karimabad has had a giant ditch dug up on its doorstep. Promised as a kilometre-long underpass (above which is a flyover), construction work has been ongoing for nearly two years, with barely any measurable progress. From Malir to the Quaid’s Mausoleum, a rapid bus service is supposed to…
Pakistan is taking decisive steps to transform its vast but underutilized mineral resources into a driver of strategic economic growth, as the country prepares to host the Second Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum (PMIF26) on April 8–9 in Islamabad. With an estimated trillions of dollars in untapped reserves—including copper, gold, lithium, cobalt, rare earth elements, and…
Jan 13, 2026, 12:11 AM ET James Harden passed Shaquille O’Neal for ninth place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. The LA Clippers guard made a 3-pointer early in the third quarter Monday night against the Charlotte Hornets at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, pushing his career total to 28,598 points in his 1,187th regular-season…