LAHORE: Hospitals across Punjab are preparing for an expected load of patients suffering from stomach disorders, hypertension, food poisoning and heart complications linked to excessive consumption of sacrificial meat on Eidul Azha. According to medics, the provincial capital witnesses a recurring health pattern every year after Eid prayers when families begin consuming large quantities of…
Once-thriving trade hubs remain crippled by unemployment and crumbling infrastructure PESHAWAR: The historic commercial centers of Bara Bazaar and the main markets of Tirah in Khyber tribal district continue to suffer from severe economic decline, widespread unemployment, and a lack of basic amenities, prompting strong demands from local traders, laborers, and displaced businessmen for swift…
Last month, IHC dismissed petition against lease cancellation, stating that the buyers lacked ownership rights The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday issued a significant order restraining authorities from evicting the sub-lease holder apartment owners of One Constitution Avenue until further notice. A division bench comprising Justice Muhammad Azam Khan and Justice Inaam Ameen Minhas…
Peshawar’s leaked matric papers have left students, parents, and educators questioning the system’s credibility PESHAWAR: The recent matriculation examinations in Peshawar have come under intense public scrutiny, as repeated reports of paper leaks dominated social media and drew strong criticism from parents and education experts, who described the situation as a serious failure of the…
Ownership dispute remains pending while future of historic structure stays uncertain RAWALPINDI: A 200-year-old historic building located at Committee Chowk on Murree Road, opposite the shrine of Talian Shah, has been vacated by the education department after more than six decades, reviving speculation over a major commercial redevelopment plan allegedly backed by one of Rawalpindi’s…
Sharif says Pakistan played ‘very sincere role’ in US-Iran mediation efforts, reaffirms commitment to regional peace Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif with his Chinese counterpart Li Qiang at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. PHOTO: PMO Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his Chinese counterpart Li Qiang, in Beijing on Monday, agreed to accelerate the…
Security forces rescue academics, officials from Kardgap area 12 days after kidnapping QUETTA: The vice chancellor of Gwadar University, along with three others abducted 12 days ago near Mastung’s Khad Kocha area, was safely recovered during a security operation on Sunday. According to security sources, VC Dr Abdul Razzaq Sabir, Pro-VC Dr Syed Manzoor Ahmed,…
ISLAMABAD: A quietly held meeting between senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has triggered a debate of possible back channel contacts between the opposition party and powers that be and also raised questions over internal communication and coordination within the party after it emerged that party founding chairman Imran Khan’s family…
Police officers walk past the Supreme Court of Pakistan building, in Islamabad, Pakistan April 6, 2022. REUTERS ISLAMABAD: For the first time in nearly six years, the Supreme Court has begun fixing for hearing criminal appeals involving convicts who have either already completed their sentences or passed away during the pendency of proceedings. According to…
ISLAMABAD: At least 16 terrorists, including two key commanders, were killed while two policemen were martyred during a joint operation conducted by the Pakistan Army, police and the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district on Sunday. According to security sources, security forces, police and other law enforcement agencies are continuing intensive operations against…