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…
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 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….
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stated that Pakistan’s mediation efforts between the United States and Iran are firmly grounded in diplomacy and multilateralism, guided by the principles of the United Nations Charter. Speaking on the occasion of the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace, the prime minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to dialogue, cooperation,…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has welcomed the return of renowned cardiologist Dr Hasnat Khan, who has taken charge as the head of the Jinnah Institute of Cardiology. During a meeting, the chief minister praised Dr Khan’s decision to return from England to serve patients in Pakistan, calling it a commendable act of dedication…
