1 in 4 children in Punjab stunted
A seminar organised by UNICEF Pakistan in collaboration with Punjab health authorities to mark world…
1 in 4 children in Punjab stunted
A seminar organised by UNICEF Pakistan in collaboration with Punjab health authorities to mark world breastfeeding week. — UNICEF Punjab has recorded a decline in the prevalence of stunting among children from 36 per cent in 2018 to 27%, while wasting has dropped from 15% to 10%. However, the fact that more than one in…
US Congressmen urge Marco Rubio to raise the detention condition of Imran, Bushra
Cite a letter by UN special rapporteur, which raises concerns about torture on Imran, solitary confinement US Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends a bilateral meeting between US President Donald Trump and the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on the sidelines of the G7 summit, in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 16, 2026.PHOTO: REUTERS A group of…
Govt decreases petrol price by Rs1.70, hikes HSD by Rs1.39 for August 12
Latest revision takes petrol to Rs325.92 per litre and HSD to Rs382.25 under the new pricing system Newly increased fuel prices are displayed at a petrol pump in Malvan, India. PHOTO: REUTERS The federal government on Tuesday decreased the price of petrol by Rs1.70 while hiking the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs1.39 per litre…
Who are Iran’s new wartime security and military leaders?
New appointments span Iran’s security and military establishment, including SNSC, IRGC, army and navy Members of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) navy participate in an exercise in Abu Musa Island, in this picture obtained on August 2, 2023. IRGC/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo In a major reshuffle following the recent war…
‘Alarming reports’ on Imran’s health causing nationwide anxiety and restlessness: PTI
PTI spokesperson says state must allow his doctors, lawyers, sisters and party to see him Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan. — FILE PHOTO The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday said that continuously emerging “alarming reports” about the health of party founder Imran Khan were causing nationwide anxiety and restlessness, as it urged the government to…
Ingebrigtsen delivers masterclass for seventh European athletics gold
BIRMINGHAM: Jakob Ingebrigtsen consolidated his place as the most successful male athlete in European history on Monday when he won the 5,000m in Birmingham for his seventh individual continental gold. The 25-year-old Norwegian timed 13min 15.29sec for victory ahead of Germany’s Florian Bremm in 13:15.60. France’s Etienne Daguinos took bronze (13:16.09). “I dreamt of this…
Saudi Arabia says Makkah agreement with Türkiye, Pakistan ‘long-term’ deal to boost cooperation
Defence pact to bolster efforts to address regional challenges, maintain stability, says Saudi King Salman Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Makkah, Saudi Arabia on August 7, 2026. Photo: X Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud said on Tuesday the recently signed Makkah…
US, Iran ‘close on some sort of arrangement’ on Hormuz: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif speaking to media. Screengrab Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Tuesday said that the United States and Iran were close to a deal over the Strait of Hormuz despite their hardened positions towards the lingering standoff. Pakistan has remained actively engaged with regional partners to defuse the crisis, even as the Strait…
Profit-booking pulls PSX lower
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) surrendered early gains on Monday as profit-taking in key index-heavy sectors overshadowed buying interest in energy and cyclical stocks. The benchmark KSE-100 index remained volatile throughout the session, briefly moving higher before selling pressure dragged it into negative territory. Eventually, the index lost 119.74 points, or 0.07%, to close at 181,310.28…
Swiatek dominates Shnaider to set up Toronto semi with Svitolina
Iga Swiatek cruised into the Toronto Masters semi-finals on Monday. Photo: AFP TORONTO: Former world number one Iga Swiatek cruised into the Toronto Masters semi-finals on Monday to set up a clash with Elina Svitolina who fought back from a set down to reach the last four. Poland’s Swiatek, a six-time Grand Slam champion, took…
