FO says cross-border attacks and infiltration continue from Afghanistan despite Pakistan’s gesture of ceasefire pause A Pakistani army soldier stands guard on a border terminal in Ghulam Khan, a town in North Waziristan, on the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Photo: AFP The Foreign Office responded to media queries regarding a social media post by…
ISLAMABAD: A new study has revealed alarming levels of lead exposure among young children in Pakistan, with four in ten children aged 1236 months in high-risk urban areas found to have lead in their blood, posing serious risks to their physical and cognitive development. The study, jointly conducted by the Ministry of National Health Services,…
‘Feels-like’ temperature in city may reach up to 50°C as heatwave grips most parts of province Officials noted that temperatures in recent days have already been recorded 2°C to 4°C above normal levels, signaling an early onset of intense summer conditions. PHOTO: EXPRESS KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a heatwave alert for…
The Turkish leadership expressed support for Islamabad’s constructive role in addressing regional challenges “Our main objective is the permanent termination of war,” says Dar. PHOTO: ANADOLU ISLAMABAD: FM Ishaq Dar met with Türkiye’s Ambassador Irfan Neziroglu, who called on him at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday, where both sides reaffirmed their commitment to…
Resumption comes after approximately 50 days of halted operations triggered by the Iran-US conflict The first PIA flight to Europe in over four years arrives at the terminal bay at Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris. Pakistan’s state-owned airline resumed flights to Europe after a four-year ban was lifted by EU regulators. Photo: videograb KARACHI:…
SANYA: President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday witnessed the signing of one Joint Venture Agreement and two memorandums of understanding between Pakistani and Chinese organisations, covering construction machinery, animal health and medical technology. The engagements are aimed at advancing practical cooperation in key sectors, a Presidency’s news release said. A memorandum of understanding was signed…
DASU: Wapda has awarded a contract worth Rs640 million for the construction of two government schools at Seo Village in Upper Kohistan district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. The contract signing ceremony was held at the Project office, said a message received on Friday. As per the contract, both schools are to be completed in two years, and…
Attack was carried out using a quadcopter while a cricket match was in progress in Mamund tehsil At least three people were injured in a terrorist drone attack on a cricket ground in the Mamund area of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur district on Friday, according to state media. According to state broadcaster PTV News, the attack was carried out…
December 30 deadline set for implementation, violations to be treated as punishable offences A giant kite model is displayed in the Liberty Chowk on the eve of Basant celebrations. Photo: NNI The Punjab government on Friday announced new rules and regulations for kite flying for next year’s Basant festival, setting December 30 as the deadline for…
Conflicting accounts from sub-inspector, accused’s parents prompt an official inquiry A late-night police check in Defence Housing Authority spiralled into a high-profile confrontation involving the son of a senior police officer and a police sub-inspector, triggering an arrest, viral videos and a formal inquiry into the incident. The incident took place between Thursday and Friday…