Islamabad, September 11, 2025 — Pakistan is once again reeling from severe flooding, as relentless monsoon rains triggered by a worsening climate crisis have caused widespread destruction across several provinces. At least 1.2 million people have been affected, with over 500,000 displaced, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The 2025 monsoon season has…
Since independence, Pakistan has grappled with multiple challenges, among them recurrent natural disasters such as floods. As of August 31, 2025, the country is facing one of its most severe flooding episodes in decades, with millions displaced across several provinces. What transforms this natural hazard into a full-blown humanitarian catastrophe is structural failure. When systems…
Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, the legal and legislative landscape around abortion has continued to shift dramatically. A wave of new rulings and state laws is testing the boundaries of abortion access, medication regulation, and states’ rights. Here are some of the most significant recent developments: Texas: Private Citizens…
Doha, Qatar – In a dramatic escalation, Israel launched a precision airstrike on September 9 in central Doha, targeting a Hamas leadership meeting hosted within Qatar’s diplomatic quarter. The assault killed at least six individuals—reportedly lower-ranking Hamas officials and a Qatari security officer—while sparing key figures, including Khalil al‑Hayya, who emerged unscathed despite his son’s…
Thanks to Special Efforts of PIO Mubashir Hassan and Dedicated PID Team Soon Times Correspondent Islamabad The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MOIB) has disbursed long-pending payments worth billions of rupees to print media houses, just before the close of the financial year. This important development was made possible through the tireless efforts of Principal…
By Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal Allah Almighty says in the Holy Qur’an: “Every soul shall taste death” (Surah Al-Imran, 3:185). This is an unchangeable truth accepted by all religions of the world. Yet, Islam elevates the one who dies a martyr’s death to a station beyond human comprehension. The Holy Qur’an declares: “And do not say…
Soon Times Correspondent LAHORE: In a significant step toward strengthening primary healthcare services in Punjab, the World Bank’s Implementation Support Mission for the National Health Support Program (NHSP) convened a high-level session to review program progress, reaffirm strategic priorities, and finalize the restructuring paper. The meeting, chaired by Dr Jahanzeb Hussain Labar, Additional Secretary (Vertical…
Author: Dr Hanan Balkhy, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Target Publication Date: 8 March 2025, International Women’s Day War, displacement, and instability are fuelling the rise of preventable diseases across the Eastern Mediterranean Region. But even in the most challenging conditions, women continue to make the difference between life and death. Women play…
After almost half a century, as a student of history, I was struck by a picture that symbolized the transformation of relationships between two nations. The photograph captured Pakistan Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir presenting souvenirs to a top military delegation from Bangladesh, a gesture of goodwill and friendship. This seemingly simple act carried…
The Young Doctors Association (YDA) of Pakistan has issued a stern warning to the government, threatening to initiate a nationwide protest and boycott of hospital services if the Balochistan government proceeds with its controversial decision to privatize 11 public sector hospitals. The association has also demanded the immediate release of all doctors who were recently…
