Think Before You Switch On the AC! Doctors Issue Summer Health Warning
Health experts are advising people to avoid switching on the air conditioner (AC) immediately after returning home from extreme heat, warning that a sudden change in temperature may put unnecessary…
The Human Side of Fintech: Why Zanda Financial Services is Redefining Impact in Pakistan
In a digital financial landscape dominated by transaction volumes, app downloads, and tech milestones, it is easy to forget the human lives behind the numbers. In Pakistan’s rapidly growing Non-Banking…
Petrol Pumps to Shut Nationwide for 24 Hours From Thursday Morning
KARACHI: The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association has announced a nationwide closure of petrol pumps for 24 hours from 6am on Thursday, July 23, 2026, after rejecting the government’s daily fuel-pricing…
FDA Warns of Parasite Found in Iceberg Lettuce
US health authorities have issued a public health alert after a sample of imported iceberg lettuce tested positive for Cyclospora, a parasite that can cause the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis. The…
Even Tiny Amounts of Lead Can Permanently Harm a Child’s Brain, Experts Warn
Health experts are warning that there is no safe level of lead exposure for children, stressing that even small amounts can have lasting effects on brain development, learning ability, and…
Pakistan, Türkiye Legal Bodies Seek Closer Cooperation on Constitutional Law
Islamabad, July 22, 2026: A delegation from Istanbul Bar Association No. 2 and the Pakistan Bar Council met the Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan on Wednesday…
Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal Orders Faster Action on Public Assistance Complaints
Islamabad, July 22, 2026: Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal Managing Director Senator Capt. Shaheen Khalid Butt on Wednesday directed officials to speed up the processing of public complaints related to medical treatment, education,…
UN Warns of Rising Chickenpox Outbreak Among Displaced Children in Gaza
The United Nations has reported a sharp increase in chickenpox cases among displaced Palestinian children in Gaza, warning that overcrowded shelters and deteriorating living conditions are accelerating the spread of…
Government Rules Out Fertilizer Shortage, Seeks Lower Urea Prices Before Crop Season
Islamabad, July 22, 2026: The federal government has ruled out any immediate fertilizer shortage and asked manufacturers to reduce urea prices as part of efforts to protect farmers from higher…
Pakistan, Egypt Seek Broader Cooperation in Trade, Defence and Education
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani and Egyptian diplomats and policy experts on Wednesday called for expanding bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, defence, education and academic exchanges during an event marking Egypt’s Revolution Day…
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