A sample of iceberg lettuce from the food supplier Taylor Farms has tested positive for the parasite that caused an explosive diarrhoea outbreak affecting thousands of people in the US, officials said. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said that Taylor Farms, which supplies the Taco Bell food chain, had confirmed the sample was taken…
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik has said that the government has accelerated exploration of domestic oil and gas reserves in order to reduce the country’s energy dependence on the Strait of Hormuz. He stated that the new mechanism for pricing petroleum products would put an end to unjust profiteering and provide relief…
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry has stated that Pakistan remains a target of Israel even today, and that the aim of the PTI founder is to weaken the country. In a statement, he said that no leniency will be shown to those who play with Pakistan’s stability, adding that no compromise will…
LAHORE: Users around the world, including in Pakistan, reported difficulties accessing Facebook and Instagram services on Sunday, causing widespread frustration on social media as people struggled to open the apps, send messages, or upload photos.The services were gradually restored shortly afterward, with users confirming that normal functionality had resumed. No official statement regarding the cause…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Islamabad, PakistanISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Board of Investment, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, highlighted his long-standing and cordial relations with Chinese business leaders while meeting a high-level delegation of Shandong Hi-Speed Group (SDHS) on the sidelines of the Pakistan–China B2B Investment Conference on Pharmaceutical, Healthcare and Biotechnology at the Marriott Hotel, Islamabad.The Chinese…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Officers and personnel of Punjab Police performed security duties while remaining on high alert during Christian worship and prayer services held in churches across the province, including Lahore. Earlier, Inspector General Police Punjab Abdul Kareem issued orders to RPOs, DPOs, and senior police officers to enhance the security…
By Dr. Ansab Ali | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Prof. Ahsan Iqbal has announced that China will provide digital skills training to 300,000 Pakistani youth every year, describing the initiative as a major step toward strengthening Pakistan’s technology sector and knowledge-based economy. Speaking at the 3rd LCCI IT…
By Dr. Ansab Ali | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Punjab Health Department has taken a significant step to strengthen the quality of postgraduate medical education by issuing directives aimed at ensuring high standards in medical institutions across the province. Under the new policy, effective from the January 2027 admission session, postgraduate training for the Second…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Lahore General Hospital (LGH) has provided quality healthcare services to more than 2.5 million patients through its Emergency and Out-Patient Departments (OPD) during the past financial year, reflecting the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif under the initiatives “Health for All” and “Patient First.”The achievements were highlighted…
The 1975’s frontman Matty Healy and model Gabriette Bechtel have tied the knot in Los Angeles. The couple announced their engagement in 2024, after dating for nine months, and got married on Saturday. A statement shared from the couple’s representatives said the pair were married “at a private ceremony in Los Angeles, attended by their…
