Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday restrained the authorities from expelling an Afghan doctor from Pakistan and issued a stay order against the implementation of a Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) notification affecting his ongoing medical training. Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro heard a petition filed by a Pakistani woman seeking protection for the medical training of her…

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has withdrawn its earlier decision to extend the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme from four to five years, retaining the degree as a four-year programme followed by a one-year house job. The development was discussed during a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination held…

LAHORE: Jamaat Islami chief Hafiz Naeem on Tuesday said that protest sit-ins and the march would not end until withdrawal of the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL). “They are offering Rs 25 billion monthly relief but avoiding to take the levy back,” talking to media Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman said. He said the government is not ready to surrender its luxuries,…

Nairobi will host the 2029 world outdoor athletics championships, beating off competition from London, Munich and Rome to become the first African hosts, World Athletics announced Tuesday. The 2031 championships will be held in Munich, track and field’s governing body said after a council meeting in Budapest, host to the recently-concluded Ultimate Championship. “We were fortunate to have four outstanding…

سگریٹ مینوفیکچررز کا کہنا ہے کہ تمباکو نوشی ترک کرنے کی شرح میں جمود ہے. انہوں نے کہا کہ پاکستان میں کینسر کی سب سے بڑی وجہ کے طور پر سگریٹ نوشی اور ملک میں ہر سال تمباکو سے متعلق تقریباً ایک لاکھ چونسٹھ ہزار اموات کے پیش نظر اس معاملے پر فوری توجہ ضروری ہے. پاکستان میں صحت عامہ…

KARACHI: Pink scooties will soon be distributed among eligible women in Mirpurkhas, Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon said on Tuesday. Chairing a meeting of the Transport and Mass Transit Department, Memon reviewed progress on the distribution of pink scooters, along with ongoing transport projects, new routes and measures to provide modern public transport facilities. The meeting also decided to launch…

Rookie pacer Razaullah received a hero’s welcome from fans upon his arrival at Islamabad International Airport following his impressive debut in the third Test against England. A large number of fans gathered at the airport to welcome the 21-year-old, showering him with rose petals, and presenting him with traditional floral garlands They also hoisted the right-arm pacer on their shoulders…

نئی دہلی: بھارت کے سرکاری خلائی ادارے اسرو کے مستقبل اور نجی شعبے کے بڑھتے کردار پر ادارے کے سائنسدانوں اور ملازمین میں تشویش پیدا ہوگئی ہے۔ ملازمین کی نمائندہ تنظیموں نے ادارے کے سربراہ سے نجی کمپنیوں کو راکٹ سازی، ٹیکنالوجی اور لانچنگ سے متعلق کام منتقل کیے جانے کی پالیسی پر وضاحت طلب کی ہے۔ بی بی سی کے مطابق…

KARACHI: A smart parking system has been launched in Karachi as part of efforts to eliminate illegal parking and provide motorists with a more organised and convenient parking facility. Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab inaugurated the city’s first smart parking system at the Beach View Parking facility in Clifton, near Dolmen Mall.  The mayor said the initiative would provide…

عمان کی بندرگاہ کے قریب بحری جہاز ال کائیاپر میں پراسرار آتشزدگی کے بعد کراچی سے تعلق رکھنے والے پاکستانی انجینئر حماد عبیدہ تاحال لاپتا ہیں۔ اہلخانہ کے مطابق حماد عبیدہ بحری جہاز پر تھرڈ انجینئر تعینات تھے اور 6 ستمبر کو ڈیوٹی کے لیے کراچی سے روانہ ہوئے تھے۔ اہلخانہ کے مطابق 13 ستمبر کو بحری جہاز میں آگ لگنے…