K-P hospitals overwhelmed amid seasonal influenza surge
Health department sends suspected H3N2 ‘super flu’ samples to Islamabad as pediatric wards face severe overcrowding Lady Reading Hospital. PHOTO:…
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PTI seeks extension in nomination papers deadline for Islamabad LG polls
Request follows Islamabad declaring a public holiday on Dec 26 ahead of UAE President’s visit A security guard standing outside…
Achakzai, Senator Nasir Abbas given mandate for talks, protest, says K-P CM
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi addresses a public jirga in Tehsil Bara. SCREENGRAB Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has said…
Pakistan, ADB sign $730m deals for power transmission, SOE reforms
Agreements cover a $330m Second Power Transmission project and $400m Accelerating SOE Transformation programme Secretary Economic Affairs Division Muhammad Humair…
What happens if your SIM is not registered in your name? PTA clarifies
The authority warned that using SIMs registered to others violates regulations and could result in action People work near the…
Smog, scrutiny and slow progress
As 2025 draws to a close, Punjab's environmental landscape reflects a complex mix of policy ambition, enforcement gaps, and persistent…
Eight terrorists killed in security operation in Balochistan’s Kalat district
ISPR says fighters linked to Fitna al Hindustan as counterterrorism drive continues Pakistani security forces killed eight militants during an…
Christmas celebrated across Pakistan amid tight security
Special prayer services were held at churches across Pakistan on Thursday as Christians celebrated Christmas under strict security arrangements. Authorities…
Punjab road fatalities up 19%
LAHORE: Road traffic crashes (RTCs) across Punjab have claimed 4,791 lives in 2025 so far, marking a sharp 19 per…
US Sikh delegation applauds Punjab for landmark Sikh Marriage Act
LAHORE: A delegation of Sikh community members from the United States has paid tribute to the Punjab government for the…