Pakistan is facing a growing public health crisis as a recent study conducted by the Ministry of National Health Services in collaboration with UNICEF has revealed alarming levels of lead exposure in young children. According to the findings, nearly 40% of children aged 12 to 36 months in high-risk urban areas have dangerously high levels…
The Punjab government has officially begun preparations for its fiscal year 2026-27 budget, introducing strict financial controls as part of the process. Authorities have immediately suspended the release of funds for all new development schemes, signaling a shift toward tighter fiscal management. According to official directives issued in Lahore, payments for pending dues to contractors…
Police in Rawalpindi have arrested an Indian national during an ongoing crackdown on illegal foreigners, according to official reports. The arrest was made in the Westridge area as part of a targeted operation aimed at identifying and detaining individuals residing in the country without valid documentation. The action was carried out by local police during…
Sarfraz Bugti and Maulana Fazlur Rehman have agreed to resolve ongoing concerns regarding seminary raids and registration issues in Balochistan through dialogue and mutual consultation. The understanding was reached during a meeting held in Islamabad, where both leaders discussed recent tensions surrounding religious seminaries and explored ways to ease the situation through peaceful engagement. The…
The Balochistan High Court has temporarily halted the tender process for the proposed demolition of the Balochistan Assembly building, following constitutional petitions challenging the move. The interim order was issued during a hearing in Quetta by a division bench comprising Chief Justice Kamran Khan Mulakhail and Justice Najmuddin Mengal. The court directed the Communication and…
The Young Doctors Association (YDA) Balochistan has strongly opposed reported attempts to form its provincial cabinet through closed-door consultations, calling for a transparent and democratic electoral process. In a statement issued in Quetta, a spokesperson for YDA Balochistan expressed concern over what the association described as efforts by certain groups to bypass elections and establish…
At least four people, including two young boys, lost their lives in separate lightning strike incidents during rainfall in Toba Tek Singh and Jhang districts, according to officials from Rescue 1122. The tragic incidents occurred in different areas as thunderstorms and rain swept across the region, highlighting the dangers associated with extreme weather conditions. Among…
Pakistan is likely to witness a major increase in gas prices as leading gas utilities have submitted requests for significant tariff hikes for the fiscal year 2026-27. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) is set to conduct public hearings to review these proposals, which could directly impact millions of consumers across the country. Sui…
Concerns have been raised over the handling of Afghan repatriation at the Torkham border, as leaders of Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) in Khyber criticised the current system, calling it poorly managed and harmful to both humanitarian standards and bilateral relations. During a press conference held in Landi Kotal, local JUI-F leaders highlighted the difficulties faced by…
In a positive development for wildlife conservation in Pakistan, a rescued common leopard named Terry has been successfully released back into the wild after undergoing treatment and rehabilitation in Islamabad. The leopard was initially rescued in an injured condition from the outskirts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir by the AJK Wildlife Department. According to officials,…
