Pakistan

Rising inflation blamed for disappearance of traditional programmes

'From weeding crops to cotton picking, women perform some of the most labour-intensive tasks in agriculture'

Transport costs jump 40% as prices of grocery items soar in open market

CM approves 'no-fault' compensation system, digital monitoring to protect accident victims

PEC-TA system introduces CCTV monitoring at exam centres

Beneficiaries to receive Rs10,500 every three months under welfare programme

Accused highlight harsh conditions; say wards built for 80 now hold up to 140

Children in coastal settlement deprived of education as residents urge authorities to restore school

Lauds sacrifices of armed forces defending western borders

Vasand Thari calls for civil society action against substance abuse

With the same unhealthy food served to all, patients suffering from nutrition-sensitive conditions

Blaze in Balkanai area destroys ancient forest

Markets across Lahore continue to ignore rate lists issued by government

Across the city, thousands of open sewer pits remain unattended, pointing to civic neglect

Dr Raghib Naeemi urges donors to ensure Zakat reaches deserving

Say equal opportunities necessary for development

Supply of medicines, baby milk, and vaccines is likely to be affected by ongoing war in Gulf

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Sharjeel says programme aims to empower women and ease their mobility

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Parents lament financial burden at start of academic year

Despite years of polio eradication efforts, virus continues to exist in sewage samples obtained across the province

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Encroachments, heavy vehicle influx make movement difficult in major commercial hubs

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Scores of workers at HFH, RTH and BBGH unpaid due to lack of funds

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Sharjeel Memon says initiative aims to cut travel difficulties and petrol costs for women, promoting empowerment

Applicants affected will receive email instructions on rescheduling their appointment

Sharif says govt closely monitoring situation, will take all necessary decisions to ensure economic stability

China’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan Yue Xiaoyong holds talks with Taliban govt acting FM Amir Khan Muttaqi in Kabul

DC says missile was likely intended for fishing vessels in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchistan coastal region

Says all members returned after participating in Nations Cup Karate Tournament in Moscow

Organisers strongly condemn arrests, demand immediate release of those detained

Aurangzeb warns oil price surge could raise Pakistan’s monthly import bill by up to $600m, pressuring external account

Officials say situation for Pakistani pilgrims, travellers in Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah remains stable

Also announces introduction of 10 pink buses in BRT fleet for women, provision of solar systems to 130,000 households

The two citizens died from missile debris during the interception of Iranian missiles

Tarar says forces destroyed 242 checkposts, hit 64 locations across Afghanistan in air strikes