ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Polio Eradication Programme has announced a 28 per cent increase in the daily allowance for frontline polio workers, with the revised payment set to take effect from the next nationwide vaccination campaign. According to the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), the increased allowance is aimed at providing better financial support to workers…
KARACHI: A 15-year-old matriculation student was shot dead during a robbery at his home in Karachi’s Manghopir area, police said. The victim was identified as Rosham, who sustained a gunshot wound to the chest and died at the scene. According to his father, Roueidad Hussain, six armed robbers entered the family’s house with the intention…
KARACHI: A fire broke out at the headquarters of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), causing extensive damage to the office of Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab. According to KMC officials, the fire erupted in a kitchen located next to the mayor’s office. The flames and intense heat subsequently spread to the adjoining office, leaving the mayor’s…
KARACHI: Two young men were killed in separate incidents in Karachi within hours, highlighting renewed concerns over street crime and the unsafe movement of heavy vehicles through densely populated areas. The first incident occurred near Liaquatabad No. 10, where a 28-year-old man identified as Shahzad was allegedly shot dead while resisting armed robbers attempting to…
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has paid tribute to the officers and personnel of the Pakistan Navy, praising their professionalism, courage and dedication to safeguarding the country’s maritime interests. In her message on the occasion of Naval Day, Maryam Nawaz said the Pakistan Navy has consistently demonstrated exceptional professional capabilities and shown its strength…
QUETTA: Onion prices have surged in Quetta, with the vegetable becoming Rs40 per kilogram more expensive in the city’s markets amid pressure on available supplies. Market sources said onions that were previously selling for around Rs160 per kilogram are now being sold for as much as Rs200 per kilogram in several parts of Quetta. In…
Adnan Aziz’s football journey is a story of perseverance, sacrifice and determination. Born on January 1, 2002, in Djougou, northern Benin, the Beninese striker has travelled across several football environments in Europe while continuing to pursue his ambitions on and off the pitch. His journey began in Benin, where his early experiences with Tchemabi FC…
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has prepared a landmark proposal to transform the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) into an autonomous federal unit with its own elected assembly and local chief executive, according to sources familiar with the matter. The proposal has been developed by a special committee led by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal. The committee has…
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has ordered the abolition of 31 Deputy Secretary posts across 20 provincial departments as part of the government’s ongoing austerity and administrative reform drive. The decision was communicated through an official notification issued by the General Wing of the Services and General Administration Department (S&GAD). The move is aimed…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has ruled out any change in its policy towards Afghanistan’s Taliban government, with officials describing recent diplomatic and institutional contacts as routine engagements rather than signs of renewed political dialogue. The clarification comes amid speculation that Islamabad could be reconsidering its approach following reports that Afghanistan’s acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani had offered…
