India’s Kerala state reports two deaths from Nipah virus
NEW DELHI: India has recorded two deaths from the rare Nipah virus in the state of Kerala, an official from the National Institute of Virology said on Tuesday. One person…
Quaid-i-Azam paid tribute
LAHORE:Punjab Caretaker Minister for Health Dr Javed Akram has said the entire nation paid homage to the founder of the nation Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah for his tireless struggle, vision…
‘Education key to transform Pakistan’s future’
Rawalpindi:Education is a powerful force that has potential to transform lives, empower communities, and drive societal progress. It is a lifelong journey, and it is our collective responsibility to ensure…
Category-D hospital remains incomplete after 2 decades
WANA: Work on the Category-D Hospital in Tanknara, which was inaugurated in 2004, could not be completed despite the passage of nearly 20 years. The then governor Syed Iftikhar Hussain…
Importance of proactive policing underscored
Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Asim Qaimkhani conducted an introductory meeting on Monday, highlighting the importance of proactive policing. He convened this introductory meeting with West Range officers at…
Nod given to table summary before cabinet
ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Inter-Governmental Commercial Transaction (CCoIGCT) has granted its go-ahead for tabling the summary before the federal cabinet to out-sourcing of operations of Bulk and General Cargo…
US maintains no position on Pakistan’s elections outcome: spokesperson
Matthew Miller, spokesperson for the US Department of State. — X/@StateDeptSpox/File Amid speculations regarding US envoy meeting with the chief election commissioner, the State Department has stated that Washington does…
PKR extends gains against US dollar in interbank and open market
The Pakistani rupee maintained its momentum against the US dollar, appreciating another 0.6% during trading in the inter-bank market. Rupee continued its appreciation run against the US dollar in the…
Peshawar: Nine injured in explosion targeting security forces
At least seven law enforcement officials were injured when a bomb blast targeted a security forces vehicle in Peshawar. The blast happened near Prime Hospital on Warsak road. Officials said…
12 women raped daily in Punjab on average: report
A representational image of a woman. — Canva About 21,900 women raped in Punjab from 2017-2021. Data taken from Punjab home department, Human rights ministry. Figures represent “only tip of…