Pakistan is facing a serious public health challenge as measles continues to claim young lives across the country. According to official data, at least 71 children have died due to measles in the first four months of 2026, with Sindh reporting the highest number of fatalities. The outbreak highlights major gaps in routine immunisation, despite…
Tourism in Kaghan Valley is set to resume after a five-month closure caused by heavy snowfall, bringing relief to travelers and local businesses alike. Authorities have accelerated restoration work on key routes, including the Mansehra-Naran-Jalkhad (MNJ) Road, which has already been cleared up to Battakundi and is expected to reopen fully within days. According to…
A late-night militant attack on the Daraban police station in Dera Ismail Khan created panic after attackers used rocket launchers and heavy gunfire, causing significant damage to the police facility and nearby commercial shops. According to police officials, the assailants, identified as members of banned militant groups, launched a sudden and intense assault targeting the…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to continue a nationwide protest campaign demanding the release of former prime minister Imran Khan. Addressing a large public rally in Muzaffarabad, party leaders strongly criticised what they described as political discrimination and restrictions on democratic rights. The rally, held at Upper Adda (Lal Chowk), witnessed a…
Diplomatic efforts surrounding the ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran have intensified as senior US envoys arrive in Islamabad for high-level discussions. According to officials, Donald Trump has dispatched his special envoy Steve Witkoff and senior advisor Jared Kushner to Pakistan in an attempt to push forward negotiations and de-escalate the situation. However,…
A fresh controversy has emerged in Pakistan’s judicial system as proposed transfers of judges from the Islamabad High Court have triggered widespread debate over judicial independence and administrative authority. The development involves potential relocation of five judges to different high courts, with plans to assign them to regional benches instead of principal seats. Among the…
Pakistan’s capital Islamabad has been placed under heightened security as Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived for a high-level diplomatic visit focused on regional peace and stability. The expanded Red Zone has been sealed, with major roads closed and strict security measures in place across sensitive areas. The arrangements come amid ongoing diplomatic developments related…
Iran has officially ruled out any meeting with the United States during its diplomatic visit to Islamabad, adding a new twist to ongoing regional peace efforts. According to Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is currently in Pakistan’s capital for high-level discussions with Pakistani leadership but will not engage with any US delegation….
Pakistan has been listed among the top 10 countries facing severe food insecurity, according to a UN-backed Global Report on Food Crises 2026. The report highlights that nearly two-thirds of the world’s hungry population is concentrated in just ten countries, including Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sudan, Nigeria, and Yemen. The findings reveal that conflict remains the primary…
Pakistan has witnessed a significant increase in fuel prices as the government raised petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) rates by Rs26.77 per litre, effective from April 25, 2026. The revised petrol price now stands at Rs393.35 per litre, while diesel has reached Rs380.19 per litre, reflecting a sharp rise driven by global oil market volatility….
