Iran’s currency has plunged to an unprecedented low, with the US dollar reportedly surpassing 2 million Iranian rials in the open market. The sharp depreciation has further weakened purchasing power and intensified economic pressure on households already struggling with rising food prices. Tomatoes, chicken and cooking oil have recorded significant price increases, highlighting the impact…
Federal Health Secretary Mahmood Rai has established a temporary monitoring and complaint-resolution camp outside the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad following the tragic deaths of 14 newborn babies in a nursery fire. The camp has been set up at the hospital’s entrance to provide patients, attendants and visitors with a direct channel…
The formal inquiry into the tragic fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad has begun after 14 newborns reportedly died in the neonatal ward. An inquiry committee headed by former Interior Secretary Shahid Khan visited the hospital to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident and assess the emergency response. The investigation…
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has ordered a comprehensive review of fire safety arrangements at government hospitals across the province amid concerns about emergency preparedness at healthcare facilities. The chief minister has directed officials to submit detailed reports on fire safety measures at hospitals across all districts by August 27. Authorities have also been…
Security forces have eliminated 11 terrorists during separate intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, according to security sources. Two terrorists were killed in an operation in Bannu, while five were eliminated in the Ladha area of South Waziristan. In another operation in Sasool, Khuzdar district, four terrorists were killed. Security forces also recovered weapons…
LAHORE: Opposition member of the Punjab Assembly Aftab Ahmad Khan has challenged the provincial government’s Green Property Certificate system, alleging that poor implementation has disrupted property transactions and created difficulties for citizens across Punjab. The opposition lawmaker submitted an adjournment motion in the Punjab Assembly, highlighting what he described as serious administrative and technical problems…
Pakistan is observing Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) with deep religious devotion and enthusiasm as Muslims across the country mark the birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Mosques, streets, homes and public buildings have been decorated with lights, while special Milad gatherings, Naat Khawani, prayers and religious programmes are being organised in major cities. In…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed Pakistan’s desire to transform its longstanding relationship with Saudi Arabia into a mutually beneficial strategic economic partnership, aligned with the vision of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. The prime minister made the remarks during a meeting with a high-level Saudi business delegation headed by…
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have extended greetings to the nation and the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal, describing the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as a great blessing from Allah Almighty. In their separate messages, both leaders said the occasion provides an opportunity to…
LAHORE: The Punjab government has imposed a one-month ban on eight female stage artists over allegations of vulgar, obscene and indecent performances during stage dramas in different theatres across the province. According to an official notification issued by the Information & Culture Department on August 24, 2026, the action was taken following a monitoring report…
