ISLAMABAD: Government action against unsafe medical syringes gained momentum on Friday after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered a nationwide ban on the manufacturing and use of substandard syringes to help prevent the spread of infectious diseases, including AIDS and Hepatitis C. Chairing a high-level review meeting, the prime minister directed authorities to take strict legal action against individuals and hospitals found using substandard syringes or showing criminal negligence in preventing their use. He also ordered the formation of a committee of health experts to prepare recommendations on controlling infectious diseases. The committee will work with provincial governments to develop practical…
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TEHRAN: Pakistan’s top leadership arrived in Iran on Friday to attend the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei funeral in Tehran, joining delegations from around 30 countries to pay tribute to the late Iranian leader. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari are taking part in the funeral ceremonies as Iran begins several days of national mourning. Field Marshal Asim Munir was received by Iranian officials and Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, who had arrived earlier in Tehran. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was welcomed at Mehrabad Airport by Iran’s interior…
ISLAMABAD — A senior Pakistani security official briefed media influencers on Friday, presenting Pakistan’s assessment of India’s internal situation, regional policies and security challenges. During the Pakistan security briefing on India, security officials claimed that New Delhi is attempting to divert attention from its domestic issues by creating instability in the region, particularly in Pakistan. According to the briefing, Indian leaders are unwilling to acknowledge changing regional realities. Security officials alleged that the country’s growing religious extremism and intolerance have weakened its secular identity and increased internal divisions. Officials also criticised the Hindutva ideology, claiming it has influenced India’s political…
At least 40 people were killed and several others injured after a passenger coach fell into a ravine in Balochistan on Friday, officials said. The bus was travelling from Quetta to Peshawar when it crashed in the mountainous Dana Sar area between Zhob and Dera Ismail Khan. Deputy Commissioner Sherani Wali Kakar said rescue teams were continuing efforts to reach the victims despite the difficult terrain. “The rescue operation is underway, and the injured are receiving immediate medical assistance before being shifted to nearby hospitals,” Kakar said. He added that the district administration was closely monitoring the situation and that…
LAHORE — Punjab has launched an evidence-based traffic challan system that will issue traffic tickets with video footage and photographs to improve transparency and fairness across the province. Under the new system, motorists who commit a traffic violation will receive an SMS from 8070 containing a link to the evidence of the offence. The link will allow them to view videos and images related to the traffic challan. According to the Traffic Police spokesperson, all traffic challans across Punjab will now be issued through the Traffic Police One App with supporting digital evidence. The initiative was introduced on the directions…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated $26 million to at least 20 charities across the United States this week, according to a representative, as reports continue to circulate about their expected wedding celebration in New York. Neither Swift nor Kelce has confirmed the wedding plans, and the announcement of the donations did not mention any upcoming ceremony. However, the charitable giving coincides with this week’s celebrations. Among the organizations that confirmed receiving donations was City Harvest in New York. The nonprofit said the couple donated $1 million to support its mission of fighting hunger. City Harvest CEO Jilly Stephens thanked…
MINSK – Pakistan and Belarus have agreed to expand military cooperation as both countries move to deepen their strategic relationship. The decision came during the recent visit of Pakistan Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu to Belarus, where officials discussed a wide range of defence initiatives under a 2025–2027 cooperation roadmap. The two sides agreed to boost joint defence production, promote technology transfer and increase military collaboration. The proposed areas of cooperation include advanced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), microelectronics, optronics and heavy military vehicles. Pakistan and Belarus also discussed a proposal to provide Belarusian pilots with…
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States has reaffirmed its support for Pakistan’s fight against terrorism, saying Islamabad has the right to defend itself against terrorist attacks as tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border continue. A spokesperson for the US State Department said the Pakistani people have suffered greatly because of terrorism and reiterated that Washington supports Pakistan’s efforts to protect its security. The statement comes after a sharp rise in hostilities between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The two neighbors fought their most serious clashes in years in February, and tensions have remained high since then. Pakistan’s security forces said they killed 29…
At least six people were killed and three others remain missing after a boat carrying tourists overturned at Saifullah Lake in the tourist resort of Kalam in Upper Swat. According to police, nine members of the same family were on board when the boat capsized during the trip. Rescue 1122 Swat received the emergency call and immediately dispatched rescue teams and ambulances to the scene. During the initial rescue operation, authorities recovered the bodies of six victims near the Mahodand area. Search operations are still underway to locate the three missing people. Officials said all of the deceased belonged to…
The HEC scholarships for USA have opened for Pakistani students applying for PhD programmes at leading American universities under the Pakistan Knowledge Corridor Program for the 2027 academic intake. The Higher Education Commission (HEC) announced that online applications are now being accepted for PhD scholarships at US universities ranked among the top 100 in the QS World University Rankings. The scholarship is available only for PhD programmes. Applications for master’s degrees and MS-to-PhD programmes are not eligible. HEC said preference will be given to candidates admitted to universities in its priority academic fields. According to the announcement, the application deadline…
