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Pakistan: 9 killed, 60 injured in two road accidents in Sind ccidents in Sindh
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...

Getz Pharma organises Obesity Awareness Seminar in Lahore
LAHORE - Pakistan is facing a full-blown obesity epidemic, with 81% of women and 74% of men now classified as obese, health experts revealed at a seminar in Lahore. Speaking at an Obesity Awareness Seminar organised by Getz Pharma at the Lahore...

Pakistan’s food exports decline as rice and fruits shipments drop
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s food exports declined by nearly 4% in FY25, falling to $7.116 billion from $7.369 billion the previous year, ending a 20-month streak of growth. According to data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, this dip was mainly...

Pakistani national arrested for DUI after Johor restaurant crash
JOHOR BAHRU: A 45-year-old Pakistani national was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol after crashing his car into a restaurant on Jalan Riang Utama. The incident occurred yesterday evening, causing damage to parked motorcycles and...

19-year-old girl dies in coma after alleged marital rape: Karachi police
A 19-year-old girl in Karachi’s Lyari succumbed to her injuries after an alleged marital rape at the hands of her husband, police said on Wednesday. Earlier this month, the newlywed girl was admitted to Civil Hospital Karachi in critical condition...

Omani Rial to Pakistani rupee rate; July 23, 2025
The Omani Rial (OMR) is exchanging at a rate of Rs 757.7 against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in the open market on Wednesday, July 23. The exchange rates for the Omani Rial (OMR) against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) are as follows: Buying Rate: 747.7...

19-year-old girl dies in coma after alleged marital rape by husband: Karachi police
A 19-year-old girl in Karachi’s Lyari succumbed to her injuries after an alleged marital rape at the hands of her husband, police said on Wednesday. Earlier this month, the newlywed girl was admitted to Civil Hospital Karachi in critical condition...

Islamabad trails Rawalpindi in food safety infrastructure, staffing
- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Jul 20 (APP): Islamabad Food Authority faces serious operational challenges in carrying out effective food safety enforcement, hampered by limited staff, minimal infrastructure, and the absence of essential testing...

World News | 8 Children Taken to Hospitals After Seizure-like Symptoms at Harvard Square Church Concert
Cambridge (US), Jul 23 (AP) Eight children at a church near Harvard University where a French youth choir was holding a concert suffered seizure-like symptoms and were taken to hospitals, officials said. The symptoms were not life-threatening, the...

19-year-old girl dies in coma after alleged sexual abuse by husband: Karachi police
A 19-year-old girl in Karachi’s Lyari succumbed to her injuries after allegedly enduring sexual abuse at the hands of her husband, police said on Wednesday. Earlier this month, the newlywed girl was admitted to Civil Hospital Karachi in critical...

Stakeholders agree on unified response to climate, health challenges
ISLAMABAD - Speakers at a consultative meeting have underscored the need for multi-sectoral coordination to address Pakistan’s rising health challenges linked to climate change, pollution, and environmental degradation. The meeting, held at...

NHS Fife accused of 'weaponising homophobia' against Sandie Peggie during tribunal
NHS Fife was accused of "weaponising homophobia" in its attacks on Sandie Peggie during her employment tribunal. The nurse was branded racist and homophobic by two of her nursing colleagues as they gave evidence on Monday. Some critics branded...

Newlywed woman succumbs to husband's torture in hospital
Victim's intestines were damaged, was on ventilator. Woman brought to hospital on July 4 in critical condition. Police arrest suspect named "Ashok", case registered. KARACHI: A newlywed woman, who was undergoing treatment at Civil Hospital due to...

Business News | India's Silent Epidemic: STAR Hospitals Launch Dedicated Heart Failure Clinic to Battle 8-10 Million Cases Nationwide
VMPL Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 17: With India witnessing a quiet explosion in heart failure cases, many striking working-age adults, STAR Hospitals has launched the STAR Heart Failure Clinic in Hyderabad, an initiative poised to tackle...

Hepatitis a silent killer, timely diagnosis can save lives : CM
World Hepatitis Day observed World Hepatitis Day was observed in Pakistan on Monday, alongside the global observance. The theme for this year is “Hepatitis: Let’s Break It Down”, focusing on addressing barriers to hepatitis elimination and liver...

How the Trump Administration Dismantled Pathways to Protection for Afghans
When the United States pulled troops out of Afghanistan and the Taliban took over, Ed* went back to his home country to rescue his family. Ed had already lost his only brother as punishment for Ed’s work with the US, first as a translator and then...
Pakistani National Arrested For DUI After Crashing Into Johor Restaurant
JOHOR BAHRU, July 20 (Bernama) -- A 45-year-old Pakistani national was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol after crashing his car into a restaurant on Jalan Riang Utama here yesterday evening. Johor Bahru Selatan police chief ACP...

Sindh Governor inaugurates 2nd Healthcare Expo
KARACHI - Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori on Tuesday inaugurated the Second Healthcare Expo. Speaking at the inauguration, he said that the event was not merely an exhibition but the beginning of a vision. The Governor emphasized that improving...

Pakistan monsoon floods kill more than 200
Islamabad: Pakistan remains on high alert as the devastating impact of the ongoing monsoon season continues to claim lives and disrupt normalcy across the country. According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), at least 202 people...

Fact Check: Has Azam Khan Lost 69 Kgs in 2 Months? Old Pic of Pakistan Cricketer Shared As Recent
India's Sarfaraz Khan has taken the internet by storm, with the wicket-keeper batter losing 17 kg in two months. As always, netizens started comparing Khan with Pakistan's wicket-keeper Azam Khan, who is known for being healthier compared to...