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The National Assembly approves fines for refusing polio vaccine, makes NADRA certificate mandatory
May 17, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly has approved new legislation introducing stricter measures to support Pakistan’s polio eradication campaign, including fines for parents or guardians who…

Iran war dominates Trump’s China visit as peace talks remain stalled
May 14, 2026
BEIJING/WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in China on Thursday for high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with the Iran war emerging…

The Bus to Kallar Kahar: A Parable for Our Reckless World
May 14, 2026
As the bus rolled out of Lahore bound for Islamabad on that fateful morning, it carried a microcosm of life itself—men and women of…

Highest civilian honour for Sarwar Khawaja for establishing first AI university in Lahore
May 14, 2026
ISLAMABAD: British-Pakistani entrepreneur and educationist Prof. Dr. Sarwar Muhammad Khawaja has been conferred the Sitara-e-Imtiaz, one of the highest civilian honours of the Islamic…

Two States Born from “Non-Existence”
May 13, 2026
Israel, Pakistan, Palestine… and the Mysterious Whispers of “BaBa Tal” Night had already settled over Islamabad like a heavy, thoughtful curtain that refuses to…

Stalemate fuels global turmoil
May 13, 2026
The war in the Middle East continues to cast a long shadow over global stability, with no clear resolution in sight. Each passing day…

Mardan administration reviews Eid-ul-Adha arrangements, directs strict action against illegal cattle
May 17, 2026
MARDAN: The district administration in Mardan on Wednesday reviewed security, sanitation and public service arrangements for Eid-ul-Adha, with officials directing departments to strengthen coordination…

Traders rally in Mardan against taxes, lockdown restrictions ahead of Eid-ul-Adha
May 17, 2026
MARDAN: Traders in Mardan on Wednesday staged a protest rally against smart lockdown measures, taxation policies and rising utility costs, saying the restrictions were…

University of Peshawar holds seminar to raise awareness about hypertension
May 13, 2026
PESHAWAR: The College of Home Economics at the University of Peshawar organized an awareness seminar in connection with World Hypertension Day to educate students…