Islamabad — May 13, 2026Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal warned Wednesday that Pakistan’s unchecked population growth poses a direct threat to public health and national development, revealing that over 11,000 women lose their lives each year during pregnancy or childbirth — a figure he described as both alarming and preventable.Addressing the Pakistan Population Seminar in…
Chamalang, Balochistan — May 13, 2026Security forces killed eight terrorists in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Chamalang area of Balochistan on Wednesday, though the operation came at a cost — a Major and three soldiers embraced martyrdom during the firefight.The operation was launched after credible intelligence reports indicated the presence of terrorists in the…
Mashhad — May 13, 2026Iran’s military spokesman Brigadier General Mohammad Akrami declared Wednesday that Tehran sees no path to retreat following its conflict with the United States and Israel, signaling a hardened posture as regional tensions remain at a boiling point.Speaking to reporters in the northeastern city of Mashhad, General Akrami said Iranian armed forces…
The newly appointed doctors include Dr. Ghias-ul-Hassan (Associate Professor of Gastroenterology), Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Faisal Nadeem (Assistant Professor of Pulmonology), Dr. Tayyaba Waseem (Assistant Professor of Anesthesia), and Dr. Muhammad Maqsood (Assistant Professor of Medicine). Out of these, three doctors were selected through the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC), while one was promoted from the…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE, May 13, 2026: The Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) has appointed businessman Adeel Munawar, one of Pakistan’s top 100 CEOs, as its Commercial Ambassador.His contributions to Pakistan’s pharmaceutical sector and efforts to promote stronger business relations between Pakistan and China have earned recognition across the country. The appointment…
Delegation of Challenge Fashion led by Chairman Mr Huang discusses progress of Challenge SEZBy Muhammad Shahzad, Lahore PakistanISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Board of Investment, Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, held a productive meeting with a high-level delegation of Challenge Fashion (Private) Limited led by Chairman Mr. Huang to discuss the progress of the Challenge Special Economic…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Secretary Excise & Taxation and Narcotics Control Department Masood Mukhtar has said that the growing trend of drug abuse poses serious threats to society, warning that the presence of drugs even in top universities reflects the alarming spread of narcotics within communities.He expressed these views while addressing a seminar titled “Narcotics…
By Dr Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested two suspects allegedly involved in a fake prize call scam targeting citizens through fraudulent mobile schemes in Dera Ghazi Khan.According to officials, the suspects used multiple SIM cards to contact people while impersonating representatives of government prize schemes and welfare programmes….
By Dr. Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Department of Parasitology at the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore, in collaboration with the Pakistan Society of Parasitology, organized a two-day workshop titled “Application of Flow Cytometry to Study Immune Response Against Vaccines” at the City Campus Lahore.UVAS Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Masood Rabbani presided over the…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab University Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali has said that the use of technology by students to develop creative projects on commercial grounds is highly commendable and impressive.He expressed these views while addressing the inaugural ceremony of a thesis exhibition organized by the Department of Graphic Design at Punjab University’s…
