WHO says Pakistan successfully reduced tobacco consumption by 15.7% between 2014 and 2024 The World Health Organisation (WHO) has awarded the World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) 2026 Award to Pakistan in recognition of its outstanding contributions to tobacco control. According to the statement issued by the WHO, the award was given jointly to the Tobacco…
Worst situation reported in Pir Colony, where SSWMB established dumping point for animal remains KARACHI: Sanitation conditions remain poor across large parts of Karachi, with animal waste and household garbage still lying uncollected in several neighbourhoods even on the seventh day after Eidul Azha. The absence of disinfectant spraying and lime treatment has led to…
Warns intensified heatwaves, water shortages, and agricultural challenges likely during three-month period LAHORE: Below-normal rainfall and above-normal temperatures have been forecasted across most parts of the country during June and the upcoming three-month period, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). According to the Met Department, the El Nino phase has reemerged in the Pacific…
Says province being ‘punished’ for its political alignment, govt focusing on political retaliation rather than economy K-P Finance Adviser Muzammil Aslam and Chief Minister Sohail Afridi speaking to reporters. SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Wednesday moved the Islamabad High Court (IHC), seeking permission to meet Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan…
Court upholds the death sentences awarded to both convicts for the rape offence by the ATC in 2021 LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday dismissed appeals filed by convicts Abid Malhi and Shafqat Bagga against their convictions and death sentences in the Motorway gang rape case, upholding the punishment awarded by the trial…
Police presents documentary evidence comprising more than 500 pages against the suspects KARACHI: The District and Sessions Judge South has reserved the verdict on the bail applications of the alleged facilitators of accused Anmol alias Pinky in a narcotics case. During the hearing, the investigating officer submitted significant evidence against the accused facilitators before the…
LAHORE: The historic Bagh-e-Jinnah remains one of the largest bat roosting sites in Lahore. Hundreds of bats can still be seen hanging from old trees during the day before leaving in search of food at dusk. However, experts say their numbers have been steadily declining over the years. Urbanisation, shrinking green spaces, artificial lighting and…
Probe launched against employer’s son, driver, others after victim succumbs at hospital LAHORE: An 18-year-old domestic worker who had accused her employer’s son and a driver of repeatedly sexually assaulting her has died after spending nearly four weeks in hospital. Police have launched scrutiny of the circumstances surrounding her treatment and criminal investigation. The victim,…
Discussion centred on overall direction of economic growth, export-led development, strengthening investment Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif holds a consultative meeting with leading industrialists and business figures to seek input on the upcoming budget. PHOTO: PMO Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday held a consultative meeting with leading industrialists and business figures to seek input on…
Shops, markets, shopping malls, bazaars, grocery outlets, kiryana stores will close at 9pm on all days of week As many as 8,511 shops and businesses in 1,698 markets were raided by price control magistrates across the province. PHOTO: SHAHBAZ MALIK The federal government on Wednesday revised business and commercial closing times nationwide, allowing most shops,…