Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced that eligible stroke patients will receive a life-saving injection worth approximately Rs300,000 free of charge under the provincial government’s Stroke Card programme. The initiative was introduced at a ceremony in Lahore as part of efforts to improve access to essential healthcare services. Addressing the event, Maryam Nawaz discussed…
Pakistan has stepped up diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions between Iran and the United States, as Iranian leaders have stressed that Washington must take concrete steps to rebuild Tehran’s trust before negotiations can resume. Field Marshal Asim Munir’s visit to Tehran comes amid wider international efforts to prevent renewed hostilities and revive diplomatic engagement. During…
Three coaches of the Musa Pak Express derailed near Pattoki while the passenger train was traveling from Multan to Lahore, according to Pakistan Railways officials. Fortunately, no passengers or railway staff were injured in the incident, although the derailment temporarily disrupted rail traffic on one of the country’s busiest routes. The derailment occurred near Pattoki,…
A major terrorist attack targeting the Sindh Rangers Headquarters in Karachi’s Gulistan-e-Jauhar area was successfully foiled after security forces responded swiftly, eliminating all three attackers during a fierce gun battle. The attempted assault resulted in the martyrdom of three Rangers personnel, while one security official sustained injuries and was shifted to a nearby hospital for…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed from Islamabad on Sunday with a high-level Pakistani delegation for an official visit to Switzerland, where important technical-level diplomatic negotiations are scheduled to take place amid growing international attention on regional peace and stability. The visit comes as the Swiss resort town of Bürgenstock prepares to host another round of…
Several Pakistani lawmakers have endorsed the Pakistan National Heart Association (PANAH)’s proposal to impose higher taxes on ultra-processed foods and sugary beverages as part of efforts to tackle the country’s growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The support came during a post-budget consultative meeting held in Islamabad, where parliamentarians and public health experts discussed the…
Police in Lakki Marwat have launched an investigation after the bodies of three men, all bearing bullet wounds, were discovered at two separate locations on Saturday. Authorities believe the victims were shot by unidentified attackers before their bodies were abandoned in fields. According to police officials, two bodies were first found by local residents in…
Islamabad Police have arrested the main suspect in the murder of two women in a major breakthrough achieved with the assistance of law enforcement agencies in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The arrest follows an extensive investigation involving forensic analysis, surveillance, and technical intelligence. According to police officials, the case was being investigated as a double murder, prompting…
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has officially announced the results of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elections, with the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) emerging as the largest political party after securing 9 seats in the 24-member assembly. According to the Election Commission, notifications have been issued for 21 of the 24 constituencies, while results for GBLA-9…
The federal government has announced a substantial reduction in the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel, offering significant relief to consumers, transporters, and businesses across Pakistan. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of petrol has been reduced by Rs74.28 per litre, bringing the new price to Rs299.50 per litre. Meanwhile,…
