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Jinnah foresaw a grim future for Pakistan
The Express Tribune
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July 20, 2025
Listen to article Pakistan, born from majority-Hindu apathy, now suffers majority-Muslim ethnic apathy, a tragic comedy. Durkheim (1858), founder of modern sociology, noted mechanical solidarity creates superficial unity but deeper apathy,...
Pakistan: Deadly Floods Push Death Toll To 159; Punjab Declares Emergency
Zee News
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Heavily monsoon rains have brought widespread destruction throughout Pakistan, killing at least 63 and injuring close to 300 in the Punjab province alone in the last 24 hours. The dramatic rise in casualties has escalated the overall death toll...
Obesity reaches epidemic proportions in Pakistan
Pakistan Observer
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July 20, 2025
LAHORE – Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in Pakistan, with 81 per cent of women and 74 per cent of men now classified as obese. Speaking at an Obesity Awareness Seminar organised by Getz Pharma at the Lahore Press Club, leading clinicians...
Pakistan, UK discuss health collaboration
The Express Tribune
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July 18, 2025
ISLAMABAD: A delegation from the British High Commission on Thursday met with Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal and discussed aligning the UK's support portfolio with Pakistan's health priorities. During the meeting with the...
A messiah for the sick descended in Pakistan
The Express Tribune
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July 20, 2025
It was Chaand Raat in 1976, the night before the Eid Festival following the fasting month of Ramadan, when Bashir Rustom suffered a very severe asthma attack associated with kidney and heart malfunction. He was from Mauritius and was my classmate...
Business News | India-New Zealand Achieve Progress on Trade, Investment, and Economic Cooperation During 2nd Round of FTA Talks
Latestly
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July 26, 2025
New Delhi [India], July 26 (ANI): The second round of India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement Negotiations, which concluded in New Delhi, made significant advancements in multiple areas, including trade in goods and services, investment, rules of...
BAN vs PAK 1st T20I 2025: Parvez Emon’s Unbeaten Fifty Take Bangladesh 1–0 Against Pakistan in T20 Series
Latestly
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July 20, 2025
Mumbai, July 21: Bangladesh batter Parvez Hossain Emon's unbeaten 56 in the chasing 110 against Pakistan in the first T20 at Dhaka on Sunday, helped his team to complete the chase in 15.3 overs. Bangladesh leads the series 1-0, following a...
Tanker crushes two children to death in Karachi
ARY News
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July 20, 2025
KARACHI: In yet another horrific incident, a tanker claimed the lives of two children when a speeding vehicle struck them on Korangi Road in Karachi, ARY News reported. According to police officials, the incident sparked outrage among locals, who...
World News | Pakistan: 9 Killed, 60 Injured in Two Road Accidents in Sind Ccidents in Sindh
Latestly
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July 20, 2025
Thatta [Pakistan], July 20 (ANI): Two separate road accidents occurred in Sindh on Sunday, resulting in the deaths of at least nine people and injuring over 60 others, ARY News reported. In the first incident, a passenger bus overturned near...
Medicine or meal?
Pakistan Today
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July 17, 2025
The skyrocketing prices of essential medicines in Pakistan have made healthcare a luxury for the poor. While inflation affects all sectors, the unaffordability of life-saving drugs is particularly alarming, pushing millions toward suffering and...
Husband shoots wife dead in broad daylight at Lahore bazaar
Daily Times
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July 20, 2025
LAHORE – A shocking incident took place in Lahore’s Mansoora Bazaar on Sunday when a man shot and killed his wife in public, causing panic in the area. The incident occurred in the Hanjarwal locality and drew swift attention from law enforcement....
Speeding car kills three, including driver, in Islamabad tragedy
Daily Times
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July 20, 2025
ISLAMABAD – A tragic accident in Islamabad claimed three lives on Sunday when a speeding vehicle struck two women crossing the road, killing them on the spot. The driver of the vehicle also died in the crash, according to Rescue 1122 officials....
India News | Kargil Vijay Diwas Reminds Us of Unparalleled Courage, Valor of Brave Sons of Mother India: PM Modi
Latestly
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July 26, 2025
New Delhi [India], July 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended greetings on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas and remembered the sacrifices of the jawans, who fought in the Kargil War with courage and valour. PM Modi said...
Zahir Jaffer mercy plea: Jail writes for medical board constitution
ARY News
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July 20, 2025
ISLAMABAD: Before the mercy appeal to the President against death penalty awarded to Zahir Jaffer in Noor Mukadam’s murder case, Adiala Jail authorities have written a letter to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). “Medical...
Texas Couple's Bankruptcy Petition Backfires for failure to disclose Assets in Pakistan and Dubai
The South Asian Insider
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Texas Couple's Bankruptcy Petition Backfires for failure to disclose Assets in Pakistan and Dubai Dr. Hasan Farid Hashmi, a Physician and, Umme Salma Hashmi of Texas, failed to disclose assets in Pakistan and Dubai in their bankruptcy petition...
Bangladesh need 111 for victory in 1st T20 against Pakistan
Bangladesh Sangsbad Sangstha
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Bangladesh need 111 for victory in 1st T20 against Pakistan Photo: Collected DHAKA, July 20, 2025 (BSS)-A disciplined bowling effort helped Bangladesh bundle Pakistan out for paltry 110 in 19.3 overs in the first T20 of the three-match series at...
Four, including three women, die by suicide in Chitral
Dawn
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July 25, 2025
CHITRAL: Four persons, including three women, have reportedly died by suicide during the last two days with two incidents occurring on Friday. In the first incident, a girl in her teens reportedly jumped into the river in the Chew Bazaar area. Her...
Pakistan Reels Under Monsoon Deluge As Death Toll Climbs
Scoop
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Friday, 18 July 2025, 8:05 am Press Release: UN News By Vibhu Mishra 17 July 2025 Punjab, Pakistan’s most populous province, reported at least 63 casualties and 290 injuries in the past 24 hours, pushing the nationwide toll since the seasonal...
Pakistan: 'Rain Emergency' Declared As 30 Dead In Punjab Flash Floods
ABP Live
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July 17, 2025
Lahore, Jul 17 (PTI) Torrential monsoon rains claimed 30 lives in Pakistan's Punjab over the last 24 hours, prompting the provincial government to declare “rain emergency” in different parts, officials said on Thursday. The most affected area was...
Pakistan's evolving climate journalism scene
The Express Tribune
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July 17, 2025
Listen to article Pakistan is experiencing a significant shift in its journalism landscape, particularly concerning climate reporting. It's now rare to find a major media house without at least one dedicated, full-time climate reporter. While...