From Epstein to Eradication: How Fear and Conspiracies Are Putting Children’s Lives at Risk
By: Dr. Khush Bakht Siddiqui In Pakistan, the growing narrative against the polio vaccine is largely a product of fear, mistrust, and conspiracy thinking rather than scientific evidence or ground…
PTCL posts 12% revenue growth in 2025, annual revenue reaches PKR 120 billion
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has reported a 12% year-on-year increase in consolidated revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025, with annual revenue reaching PKR 120 billion.…
Govt plans Rs 39.76m project to train 3,920 workers in occupational safety
ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (ABC): The Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development has proposed a Rs 39.76 million capacity-building project to improve occupational safety and health (OSH) standards for…
Hollow Gains, Heavy Costs
The International Monetary Fund’s recent statement acknowledging Pakistan’s progress under its ongoing programme has been received with cautious optimism. The Fund noted improvements such as a primary fiscal surplus, moderation…
UK moves to crack down on fake visa sponsors, tightens entry rules for dual nationals
LONDON — The United Kingdom has announced stricter enforcement against employers involved in fraudulent visa sponsorship schemes, warning that companies found violating immigration laws could be barred from recruiting workers…
Hyundai launches Palisade hybrid in Pakistan with prices up to Rs22.99 million
KARACHI — Hyundai Pakistan has announced the ex-factory prices of the Hyundai Palisade in Pakistan and opened bookings for its flagship full-size SUV, marking the brand’s entry into the premium…
BISP launches live dashboard to monitor Benazir Nashonuma Programme
An important step has been taken to address malnutrition and promote healthy child development with the launch of a live monitoring dashboard under the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP). Chairperson…
Three FC personnel martyred in Karak drone and ambulance attack
PESHAWAR — Three Federal Constabulary (FC) personnel were martyred in a coordinated attack in Karak district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Monday after a quadcopter drone strike targeted an FC fort…
Four militants killed in intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan: ISPR
RAWALPINDI — Security forces killed four suspected militants during an intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan district on February 23, according to a statement issued by the military’s media wing.…
aik by BankIslami enables fully digital payments at Islamabad International Airport
ISLAMABAD — aik by BankIslami Pakistan Limited has enabled fully digital payment facilities across all passenger touchpoints at Islamabad International Airport, allowing travelers to complete transactions without cash. Under the…
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