The Public Purview
Imran Ammar


Science-policy dialogue explores pathways for implementing climate commitments in Pakistan
June 1, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Institute of Regional Studies (IRS), in collaboration with Secours Islamique France (SIF)-Pakistan, hosted a high-level science-policy dialogue to discuss how global climate…

Extreme heat, overloaded freezers raise risk of Eid meat spoilage
May 29, 2026
As families prepare for Eid-ul-Adha, food safety experts are advising households to store sacrificial meat properly and avoid keeping large quantities in freezers for…

Air University Kamra holds Career and FYP Expo 2026
May 23, 2026
ATTOCK: Air University Aerospace and Aviation Campus Kamra organised the Career and Final Year Project Expo 2026 on May 20, bringing together students, faculty…

Are the health risks of eating meat justified?
May 23, 2026
Health concerns about eating meat are mainly linked to red and processed meat, with experts warning that regular intake of processed products may increase…

Momina Iqbal’s wedding date confirmed amid ongoing harassment case
May 23, 2026
LAHORE: Pakistani actor and model Momina Iqbal is set to get married on June 1, her family has confirmed, ending days of speculation about…

Pakistan-China ties gaining strategic importance, says PM Shehbaz
May 21, 2026
ISLAMABAD, : Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday that Pakistan-China relations continue to grow in strength, substance and strategic significance as the two…

Federal educational institutions announce summer vacations
May 20, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced summer vacations for public educational institutions in Islamabad from May 25 to July 31, 2026. According to a…

IHC issues notices on early hearing pleas of Imaan Mazari, Hadi Chatha
May 20, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court on Wednesday issued notices on applications seeking an early hearing of sentence suspension pleas filed by human rights lawyers…

Five minutes of daily exercise linked to lower risk of early death, study finds
May 19, 2026
Just five minutes of moderate exercise a day could help reduce the risk of premature death, according to new research examining health data from…