. Karachi is once again mobilising its army of 26,000 polio workers and thousands of police escorts – this time with an aim to vaccinate over 2.5 million children within six days. The resolve to launch this Herculean feat is impressive, and also quite familiar. For over three decades, in some form, Pakistan has run…
. Despite several unexpected external threats, the government beat its inflation target of 7.5% for the past fiscal year, recording 7.1% instead. Policymakers will undoubtedly be patting themselves on the back for bringing rampant inflation under control, and even managing the inflationary shock caused by the Iran War. But a fall in the rate of…
. Over 1,000 days have passed since Israel started its campaign of terror against innocent civilians in Gaza. While the initial attacks were supposedly in retaliation for the Hamas strikes of October 7, 2023 on Israel, three years on, few people will still draw the connection. At this point, Israeli soldiers are just massacring Palestinians…
. During my years in Gothenburg, Sweden, there lived a gentleman not far from my home by the name of Arvid Carlsson. He was affiliated with a medical university, while I made my daily journey to Chalmers University in connection with my own work. Our routes almost coincided. I would board the tram at one…
LAHORE: Punjab has become the first province in the country to digitally map the health and demographic profiles of its citizens, with a digital health census nearing completion under the Community Health Inspectors Programme. According to a statement, more than 85 per cent of the population in 18 districts has been covered. Five districts have…
Some back Messi, others cheer for Ronaldo as excitement extends far beyond football fans KARACHI: The excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026 has extended far beyond football fans, with Pakistani celebrities also joining the global celebration of the sport. From celebrating memorable victories to expressing heartbreak over defeats, stars have been actively sharing their…
Says that foreign and domestic policy could not be separated during BBC interview British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces the timeline for his resignation, following Andy Burnham’s decisive victory last week in the Makerfield by-election, outside 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, June 22, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer said whoever succeeds…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives the Guardian of the Blue Horizon award from Seychelles President Patrick Herminie, along with a trophy and certificate, at the weekend. Photo: State House Office of the President of the Republic of Seychelles India’s main opposition Congress party reacted sharply to reports of an award conferred on Prime Minister…
Alexandra Eala celebrates her shock victory over reigning Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek. Photo: AFP LONDON: Iga Swiatek’s Wimbledon title defence was ended by the Philippines’ Alexandra Eala in a third-round shock on Saturday, while “heartbroken” Serena Williams was forced to withdraw from the doubles tournament. Kazakh second seed Elena Rybakina also crashed out, leaving the…
Health authorities report 213 recoveries since outbreak in May, while 628 patients remain under care A health worker in full personal protective equipment (PPE) disinfects an area while preparing for the burial of suspected Ebola victims at the Kigonze displaced persons camp in Bunia, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, on June 18, 2026, one month…