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A high-level Pakistani delegation, led by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, is holding crucial talks with representatives of the Afghan Taliban in Doha today, aiming to address the recent rise in cross-border terrorism, promote peace and stability, and strengthen bilateral cooperation for regional security. The discussions focus on practical measures to
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Pakistan and Afghanistan on Saturday concluded the first round of Qatar-mediated talks in Doha, with discussions focused on curbing cross-border infiltration by militant groups operating from Afghan territory. The talks, led by Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and his Afghan counterpart Mullah Yaqoob, marked a significant step towards resolving the
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A new study of 627 undergraduate students from a large public university in Uttar Pradesh, India, has found a significant link between cell phone multitasking (CPM) and poor academic performance, as measured by Grade Point Average (GPA), and psychological well-being (PWB). The study, conducted by researchers at GLA University, suggests
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Research conducted in rural China found a strong association between caregiver-child relationships and early childhood development outcomes. The study, led by Boya Wang from Stanford University, examined the relationship between child sleep patterns and caregiver-child interactions, and investigated the mediating role of caregiver depression. The findings suggest that caregivers of
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Research from the University of Hong Kong suggests that consuming a vegetable-rich diet can benefit the mental health of pregnant women with chronic diseases by potentially reducing inflammation during pregnancy. The study found that women with chronic diseases who consumed higher levels of vegetables experienced lower stress levels compared to
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Research conducted by University College London (UCL) Institute of Education found a longitudinal association between social media use in early adolescence and psychiatric outcomes. The study analyzed data from 8,913 participants, aged 11, and concluded that social media use was prospectively associated with psychiatric symptoms in adolescence. Interventions aimed
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Living in gayborhoods can have a profound impact on the mental health and substance use of ethnically diverse sexual minority men. Research conducted by researchers at the Chinese University of Hong Kong has shed light on the complex associations between gayborhood residence, LGBTQ+ community connectedness, psychological distress, and substance use.
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In a move to address escalating tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, Pakistan conveyed to the Afghan Taliban that it would exercise restraint in its response to terrorist attacks by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) if such attacks cease. The message was conveyed during the first round of Pakistan-Afghan Taliban talks in
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A study conducted by researchers from Shanghai University explores the relationship between negative life events and internet addiction among Chinese college students. The researchers constructed a moderated mediation model to analyze the psychological mechanisms underlying students' internet addiction. The study found that prosocial behavior significantly mediates the relationship between
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that Pakistan is ready to engage in talks with the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, provided they show seriousness in addressing the country's legitimate security concerns. The statement comes as senior officials from Pakistan and the Taliban regime are set to meet in Doha
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A recent study published in BMC Nursing has highlighted the alarming rate of moral distress among critical care nurses (CCNs) in Saudi Arabia, stemming from a poor work environment and institutional constraints. According to the research conducted by the University of Hail, CCNs frequently encounter ethical dilemmas, leading to adverse
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As tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan reached an all-time high, a storm of claims and pictures flooded social media, sparking alarm over the spread of misinformation. Afghan Taliban accounts boasted of a missile capable of hitting targets 400 kilometers away and claimed possession of a Pakistani tank, but were quickly
