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Health minister meets British High Commission delegation
Islamabad - Federal Minister for National Health Services, Syed Mustafa Kamal, met with a British High Commission delegation led by Acting High Commissioner Jo Moir on Thursday to discuss Pakistan’s health priorities and the UK’s ongoing support....

Pakistan urges developing world to fund, address growing energy demands
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan yesterday underscored the need for fiscal space for developing countries, especially those facing a debt servicing crisis, to respond to the exceptional needs of their population. “When it comes to Pakistan, we exemplify both...
Dhaka-Delhi ties show positive signs, goodwill despite border worries
The relationship between Bangladesh and India has demonstrated some ‘encouraging signs of goodwill’ in recent days despite killings along the border and push-ins prompting concerns from Dhaka which keeps focusing on good working relations with New...

LIBRARIES IN ISLAMABAD
LIBRARIES IN ISLAMABAD: One of the main concerns for students living in hostels in Islamabad is finding a suitable library nearby and within their budget. The city has limited libraries. The location of the National Library of Pakistan is too...

Pakistan ready to diversify exports to match UK industry needs: Jam Kamal
Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan expressed Pakistan’s readiness to diversify its export basket in alignment with the UK’s industrial needs. He said this during his meeting with the Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce. The minister...

CJP unveils judicial reform agenda centred on speed, AI ethics
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Yahya Afridi on Friday unveiled a comprehensive judicial reform agenda under the National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee. Key initiatives include the establishment of model criminal trial...

Pakistan: Deadly Floods Push Death Toll To 159; Punjab Declares Emergency
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...

Pakistan, UK discuss health collaboration
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...

India News | Delhi Court Sets Aside Order Discharging Gangster in Builder's Office Firing Case
New Delhi [India], July 26 (ANI): The Delhi District court has recently set aside an order discharging a gangster, Harsimran alias Badal, and three others in a case of firing at a builder's office in Majlis Park. All accused were discharged by the...

Textile factories caught stealing water in Karachi
KARACHI: A major water theft has been uncovered in Karachi, where three private textile factories were found extracting thousands of gallons of water by pumps connected illegally to the Haleji water line, ARY News reported on Sunday. The operation...

Obesity reaches epidemic proportions in Pakistan
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...

Sports News | U13 ASMITA Football Leagues 2025-26 to Be Staged in 26 States and UTs
New Delhi [India], July 26 (ANI): The 2025-26 season of the U13 ASMITA Football Leagues is all set to kick off on July 27 with Bengaluru, Karnataka, hosting the inaugural tournament, as per the official website of the All India Football Federation...

Jinnah foresaw a grim future for Pakistan
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,...
Medicine or meal?
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...

Senate body okays bill on curriculum, textbooks supervision
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training approved The Federal Supervision of Curricula, Textbooks, and Maintenance of Standards of Education (Amendment) Bill 2024 with six votes in favour and two...

A messiah for the sick descended in Pakistan
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...

Four stories that are more important than the Epstein Files
Over the past couple of weeks, one story has overshadowed every other, no matter how important they might be: Jeffrey Epstein. Unless you’ve been taking your summer vacation on Mars, you probably know the contours of the story. (And if you don’t,...

Kargil Vijay Diwas: Army Chief Warns Terror Supporters, Reaffirms India’s Resolve To Protect Sovereignty
Drass (Ladakh): Marking the 26th anniversary of India’s victory in the Kargil War, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday said that continuing the legacy of Operation Vijay, the Indian Armed Forces once again thwarted Pakistan’s...

Pakistan Reels Under Monsoon Deluge As Death Toll Climbs
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...

BAN vs PAK 1st T20I 2025: Parvez Emon’s Unbeaten Fifty Take Bangladesh 1–0 Against Pakistan in T20 Series
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...