Polio Virus
Islamabad, March 12: The Ministry of Health has confirmed the presence of the poliovirus in sewage lines spanning the four provinces of Pakistan. Twelve districts across the country have tested positive for polio in sewage samples, as revealed in a technical report received by the Ministry of Health. This brings
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Peshawar, Mar 12: The Peshawar High Court, under the leadership of Chief Justice Muhammad Ibrahim Khan, has sanctioned bail for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Shibli Faraz. The decision comes as a relief for Faraz, who faces over 20 different legal charges across Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and other Punjab locales. During the
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Islamabad, Mar 12: A contempt of court petition has been lodged against the superintendent of Adiala Jail by Allama Raja Nasir Abbas, chairman of Majlis Wahdat al-Muslimeen, for refusing a court-sanctioned meeting with the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The legal action seeks to address the alleged disregard of explicit
LAHORE, Mar 11: Lahore Police has registered a case against 38 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers and leaders for alleged arson and vandalism on Mall Road during a recent protest. The FIR (First Information Report), lodged at Anarkali police station, accuses PTI leaders and workers, including Hafiz Farhat Abbas, Fawzia, Hadira,
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Rawalpindi, Mar 11: Islamabad United pacer Naseem Shah was fined 10% of his match fee for breaching Level One of the HBL PSL Code of Conduct during their encounter against Multan Sultans. The young fast bowler was found guilty of violating Article 2.2, which prohibits the misuse of cricket
KARACHI, Mar 09: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain showers across several cities in Sindh within the next few days. According to the PMD, residents of Jamshoro, Dadu, Larkana, Qamber, and Shahdadkot can expect rainfall, while Karachi is likely to experience partly cloudy skies over the next two
Thatta, Mar 09: Three bodies of fishermen have been recovered near Hijamaru, following a boat sinking incident that occurred five days ago. According to Coastal Media Center spokesperson Kamal Shah, the recovered bodies belong to the group of 14 fishermen who were previously reported missing. The tragedy unfolded when strong
Islamabad, Mar 09: Pakistani salt exporters gained access to a global audience through a new collaboration between the Salt Manufacturers Association of Pakistan (SMAP) and the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP). This strategic partnership aims to propel Pakistan's salt industry onto the world stage by offering access
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KARACHI, March 9: The Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA) announced its boycott of the presidential election on Saturday, joining a growing movement against the current government. Party leader Sadruddin Shah Rashidi declared they would not participate in the vote, calling it an attempt to "impose a viceroy" and an
Ali Zafar
ISLAMABAD, Mar 09: Senator Ali Zafar, leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) party, has criticized the ongoing presidential election, calling it unfair due to a court stay on the allocation of special seats. Zafar addressed the media in Islamabad on Saturday, expressing his party's reservations about the electoral
Counter-Terrorism Department
LAHORE, Mar 09: In a significant blow to terrorist organizations, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Punjab province apprehended 23 suspected terrorists during a coordinated intelligence operation across various cities. According to Additional Inspector General (AIG) of CTD on Saturday, the arrested individuals were actively plotting terror attacks within Punjab. The
SARGODHA, Mar 09: A class IX student in Sargodha has tragically died after allegedly being tortured by a school teacher. The incident has sparked outrage and raised concerns about corporal punishment in educational institutions. According to police reports, Samiullah, a student at a private school, was severely beaten with a
The federal government has announced revised working hours for government offices during the holy month of Ramadan, aligning with the spiritual observance of fasting. As per the directive issued by the Establishment Division, offices operating five days a week will now function from 9 am to 3 pm, with Fridays
The Punjab provincial government has announced plans to initiate the largest environmental and forest conservation project in the history of the country. Under the leadership of Senior Minister Maryam Aurangzeb, a pivotal meeting was convened in Lahore, where directives were issued to spearhead efforts to combat smog and eradicate disposable
Shandana Gulzar
LAHORE, Mar 09: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has issued a summons to Shandana Gulzar, a newly elected member of National Assembly from NA-30 and prominent member of Tehreek-e-Insaf, following a written complaint filed by Shoaib Mirza. The notice directs Gulzar to appear at the FIA Cyber Crime Reporting Center
textile industry
KARACHI, Mar 09: Pakistan's textile industry, a major pillar of the country's exports, is facing a potential meltdown due to a staggering 223% surge in gas tariffs over the past year, according to the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA). APTMA Chairman Zahid Mazhar, addressing a