Pakistan

Conflicting accounts from sub-inspector, accused’s parents prompt an official inquiry

14,000 women die every year due to lack of treatment

Over 19,000 e-challans undelivered due to ownership transfers

From August 2024 to December 2025, the Sindh Assembly’s PAC held 105 meetings

80 per cent of patients undergo cataract surgery at private or charity hospitals

12,792 candidates appeared in the written examination, out of which only 355 managed to clear it

With no incinerators, most healthcare facilities hire private contractors for medical waste disposal

Afghan forces target civilian populations in six separate incidents, destroy eight residential houses

24-year-old clears exam on first try, secures top post, brings pride to tribal district

Expert briefs committee that the annual impact of 51 days of war on economy is in the range of $10-14b

10,194 gutka-related cases were registered in 2019, of which 5,500 are still pending

Spox highlights diplomatic outreach with US, Iran and regional allies amid efforts to de-escalate Middle East tensions

Says Pakistan will continue to work closely with international partners to improve child health outcomes

Project hailed as breakthrough, offering rapid transport for critical patients in remote districts

Instructs authorities to ensure strict monitoring as relief measures continue to curb inflation impact

Event recognises women who have built successful businesses through access to finance, training, institutional support

Books will be used for grades three to five

Court directs Anti-Corruption Establishment to submit its reply by May 6

Says paper across Africa, Europe, Middle East, and South Asia was shared prematurely, violating regulations

Says government working on plans to develop modern city dedicated to children with Down syndrome

Petition urges SC to strike down judges’ transfers and clarify constitutional rules on judicial appointments

Defence counsel requests court decision on sentence suspension before proceeding with appeal

Foreign ministry says two leaders discuss economic issues, broader implications of regional instability

Says all injured were given immediate care, shifted to hospitals in Dera Ismail Khan, Peshawar for treatment

PM Shehbaz, CDF Munir congratulate entire nation and Pakistan Navy on achieving this historic milestone

Five individuals, including four children and one woman, were injured, military says

Concern over disproportionately high allocation to non-development expenditure compared to development spending

Lawyers say continued exclusion will be challenged

Despite Trump's posturing, indications are that backchannels are still active to prevent a worst-case scenario

New app will be introduced to allow citizens to submit complaints and queries online

Freedom Network report blames PECA, legal and economic pressures for worsening press freedom and journalist safety

Describes recent developments as 'the darkest day in Pakistan's judicial history'

Judgment notes law neither condones manipulation nor permits its fruits to endure

Iqbal says water crisis stems also from mismanagement

Importers must certify goods are labour-free under stricter verification rules

Justice Sattar says amendments in articles 200 and 209 are designed as a weapon to whip judges into submission

US president urges Tehran to reach a deal

New petrol price is Rs399.86 per litre, HSD price is Rs399.58

Says weekly oil bill surged to $800 million Govt to determine new POL prices on Friday

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High-level meeting between minister and envoy highlights shared heritage goals

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Raja urges chief justice to take up pending appeals