Federal govt reviews wheat strategy, says adequate stocks available across provinces
ISLAMABAD — The federal government has reviewed wheat procurement arrangements and stock availability, assuring that sufficient reserves are in place across provinces to meet national consumption needs ahead of the…
Ramadan relief packages distributed among needy families in Lower Dir
LOWER DIR — Ramadan relief packages were distributed among poor and deserving families in Banrgai village, located in the Talaash area of Lower Dir district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The distribution was…
Lt Col among two soldiers martyred in suicide attack on security forces convoy in Bannu: ISPR
RAWALPINDI — A Pakistan Army lieutenant colonel and a sepoy were martyred after a vehicle-borne suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a security forces convoy during an intelligence-based operation…
Capital Hospital signs MoU with Alibaba Medical AI to launch AI-based radiology system
ISLAMABAD — Capital Hospital Islamabad has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Alibaba Medical AI to introduce artificial intelligence-based diagnostic solutions in its radiology department, marking a digital upgrade…
Frankfurt lights up for Ramadan for first time in city’s history
FRANKFURT — The city of Frankfurt has illuminated parts of its centre to mark the holy month of Ramadan for the first time, in a symbolic gesture recognising its Muslim…
BISP chairperson highlights importance of mother languages on International Mother Language Day
ISLAMABAD — Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme, Rubina Khalid, has said that mother languages are the foundation of identity, culture and heritage, stressing the need to protect linguistic…
Taliban intensify enforcement of face-covering rules for women in Herat
Taliban authorities have stepped up enforcement of face-covering rules for women and girls in the western Afghan city of Herat, preventing some from entering hospitals, seminaries and public transport if…
Imad Wasim’s former wife alleges forced abortion after his remarriage announcement
Imad Wasim’s former wife has levelled serious allegations against the cricketer following his announcement of a second marriage. After Imad publicly confirmed that he had remarried, his ex-wife, Sannia Ashfaq,…
Pakistan poverty rate rises to 29%, highest in over a decade
Pakistan’s poverty rate has climbed to 29%, the highest level in 11 years, with around 70 million people now living below the official monthly poverty line of Rs8,484, according to…
Extrajudicial killings
Punjab today faces a troubling challenge that goes beyond ordinary law and order. Reports of suspects being killed in police encounters have raised serious questions about due process, accountability, and…
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