The Sindh Drug Testing Laboratory has identified 79 samples of medicines, herbal products, and medical syringes as substandard or counterfeit, raising fresh concerns about the quality of healthcare products available across the province. According to the latest report, more than 2,000 samples collected between January and July 13 were tested for safety and quality. Out…
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ruled that courts cannot allow plaintiffs to withdraw civil cases and file fresh suits without recording clear legal reasons for granting such permission. Justice Raheel Kamran issued the judgment while deciding a constitutional petition challenging the decisions of a civil court and an additional district judge in Wazirabad. The…
Global oil prices climbed by more than 2% after renewed military tensions between the United States and Iran heightened concerns over the security of oil shipments passing through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy trade routes. The latest escalation has increased fears of a wider regional conflict, with the Strait…
At least five labourers were shot dead in a terrorist attack in the Mashkel area of Washuk district, Balochistan, after armed assailants opened fire on them at a local shop. According to security sources, the victims were identified as Mohammad Bilal, Mohammad Hussain, Mohammad Qadeer, Mohsin, and Bilal. Officials said the labourers had travelled from…
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has warned that the banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) will be held fully responsible for any untoward incidents during its planned student protests and march to Muzaffarabad. Addressing a joint press conference, AJK government spokesperson Chaudhry Guftar Hussain and AJK Police spokesperson Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Irfan…
The Rawalpindi Ring Road project has once again become the centre of controversy, with a fresh legal dispute over a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) casting uncertainty over its planned inauguration on August 14. Although construction of the main route has been completed, the latest dispute surrounding the approval of a proposed service area has delayed final…
Opposition to the enforcement of new taxes in Pakistan’s merged tribal districts has intensified, with political leaders, tribal elders, traders and business representatives demanding that the federal government extend tax exemptions in the former FATA and PATA regions for another 10 years. During meetings and press conferences held across Khyber and other tribal districts, participants…
Geo News has resumed transmission after the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) issued its final written order regarding the broadcaster’s 15-day suspension over the airing of religiously sensitive content during Muharram. According to the official order dated July 11, Pemra upheld its earlier decision issued on June 27, temporarily suspending the channel’s licence and…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is preparing a major reshuffle of the federal cabinet, with plans to induct young and energetic lawmakers as part of efforts to improve the government’s overall performance and strengthen governance. According to informed sources, the prime minister has completed consultations on the proposed changes, which are expected to introduce new faces…
Pakistan’s High Powered Selection Board (HPSB) is expected to meet during the first week of August 2026 to consider the long-awaited promotions of senior civil servants from Grade 21 to Grade 22, potentially ending a delay that has lasted for around 15 months. The HPSB, which is responsible for reviewing and approving promotions to the…
