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Pregnancy-related deaths, or maternal mortality, continue to be a pressing issue in Pakistan, particularly in rural areas where access to healthcare services is limited....

Fingerprinting has long been one of the most reliable and widely used methods of biometric identification. From law enforcement and criminal investigations to personal...

When we think of abuse, it’s often associated with women and children as the primary victims. However, the abuse of men is a reality...

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), including heart attacks, strokes, and hypertension, have become one of the leading causes of death in Pakistan. Despite significant advancements in...

Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal recently announced that four countries have collectively allocated $27 billion for investment in Pakistan...

In a significant announcement that has sent ripples through the fashion and entertainment industry, the renowned Swiss luxury jewelry house, Chopard, has revealed that...

Natasha Danish, a prominent figure in Karachi's social circles, has become the subject of widespread public outrage and condemnation following a fatal car accident...

Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Ukraine represents a significant moment in both Indian and global diplomacy. As the first Indian prime minister to visit...

ISLAMABAD  -  Policymakers, researchers, farm­ers, and various stakeholders have unanimously called for the free availability of clean and safe wa­ter for everyone, coupled with sustainable usage for agricultural practices.  The conference, themed “Wa­ter, People, and Equity: Building a Better Future for All,” took place here on Monday, organised by the Indus Consortium, an organisa­tion dedicated

KARACHI  -  City administration has imposed fines of over Rs1,390,000 on 234 shopkeepers, vendors, and whole sellers found involved in the over­pricing of essential items during the ongoing campaign against illegal profiteering and hoarding.  On directives of Karachi Commis­sioner, Muhammad Saleem Rajput, the campaign against illegal profi­teers and hoarders has been further accelerated to ensure

LAHORE  -   The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Faisalabad has an­nounced dates for annual exami­nations-2024 of Secondary School Certificate and Intermediate part-I,II and composite. A spokes­person for the board said here Monday that matric part-II (10th) exam will commence from March 01 and par-I (9th) from March 19. Similarly, exams of intermediate part-II

Iran fired a barrage of ballistic missiles at positions of "terrorist groups" in Syria and Iraq late Monday, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said in a statement. The IRGC said a "spy headquarters" and a "gathering of anti-Iran terrorist groups" in Syria were destroyed with ballistic missiles, as cited by state media. The statement

Chess, a millennia-old game of strategy and intellect, tran­scends mere recreation. It be­comes, on its chequered battle­field, a microcosm of the very societies it has captivated across continents and cultures. From the pieces that mirror social hi­erarchies to the moves that echo strategic decision-making, chess holds a fascinating reality of the world around us. On

ISLAMABAD  -  Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf has awarded med­als to students who excelled in their respective degree programmes at Bahria University Karachi. The 19th convocation of Bahria University Karachi and the Insti­tute of Professional Psychology was held in Karachi, according to a press release received here. Chief of the Naval Staff

KARACHI  -  Former National Assembly speaker Dr Fehmida Mirza and her spouse Dr Zulfiqar Mirza approached the Sindh High Court against rejection of their nomination papers by returning officers (ROs) and then an election tribunal. The couple asked the SHC to set aside the ROs and tribunal’s decisions and sought directives for the Election Commission

Deputy Health Minister of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Dr. Hani Jokhdar has expressed appreciated Pakistan for successful holding the two-day Global Health Security Summit. He expressed the appreciation during a meeting alongwith the Saudi delegation with Caretaker Federal Minister for Health Dr. Nadeem Jan on the sidelines of Global Health Security Summit held in Pakistan.

ISLAMABAD  -  The Pakistan Hosiery Manufac­turers and Exporters Associa­tion (PHMA) has proposed the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to allocate more funds for renew­able energy schemes, including solar energy financing exclu­sively to the export-oriented value-added textile sector. This strategic allocation will not only boost apparel sector’s growth but also promote a more inclu­sive and resilient

KARACHI   -   An Afghan child was murdered in what police described as a dispute over garbage collection between two groups in Surjani Town. The Surjani Town police said five-year-old Shehzad Gul was bludgeoned to death in Sector-4B. They said the dispute erupted between two Afghans over the collection of garbage, which led to the murder.

ISLAMABAD  -  Pakistan has dispatched the fourth batch of 20 tons of relief goods for the oppressed people of Gaza. The relief goods were dispatched from Noor Khan Air Base by a special flight of Pakistan Air Force. Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani, Palestinian Ambassador to Pakistan Ahmed Jawad Rabi’i, officials of NDMA and

KARACHI  -  In a strategic move towards advancing international trade facilitation, Pakistan Single Window (PSW) has launched its dedicated Russian language helpline to benefit international transit trade with Central Asia. Introducing this helpline service addresses a crucial language bar­rier faced by traders particularly from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan using Paki­stani ports as transit routes for imports/exports