ISLAMABAD — A devastating fire tore through the nursery section of the gynaecology ward at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) on Wednesday morning, killing at least 15 newborns in one of the deadliest hospital tragedies to hit the federal capital in recent years. Hospital officials said the nursery had been sheltering 16 infants when the blaze erupted, and only one child survived the disaster. What Caused the PIMS Islamabad Fire Rescue officials traced the origin of the fire to around 6:45am, when an air-conditioner compressor reportedly exploded inside the nursery. The unit was located on the third floor…
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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has instructed police leadership to keep corrupt officers from being posted as station house officers, part of a broader push to address police corruption across the province. The move came alongside orders for firm disciplinary action against any officials found involved in corrupt practices. The directives were issued during a law and order meeting chaired by the chief minister, where the Punjab inspector general of police presented a detailed briefing on the province’s crime trends. The briefing pointed to a marked improvement across several major crime categories. One-Week Deadline to Remove Corrupt Officials As…
The Ayat Noor murder case has taken a tragic turn after the body of the five-year-old, missing for nearly two weeks from Pathan Colony in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Haripur district, was recovered from a well near University Road. According to police sources, investigators believe the child was subjected to sexual assault before being killed, with her body then disposed of in the well. The discovery has left the local community in deep shock and grief. Community Outrage Follows Discovery News of the child’s death triggered widespread anger among residents, many of whom had already gathered in large numbers at Siddique Akbar…
Pakistan has formally appealed to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to step in and secure the Pakistani seafarers release, referring to the 10 crew members currently detained aboard the tanker MT Honour 25. The request was raised during high-level talks in London between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez, according to a statement shared by the Foreign Office on X. The vessel, a Palau-flagged product tanker, was seized on April 21 roughly 30 nautical miles off the coast of Somalia’s Puntland region. At the time of the hijacking, 17 crew members…
Pakistan and Iran have engaged in high-level talks aimed at the Strait of Hormuz reopening and securing a swift end to the ongoing US-Iran conflict, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Tuesday. The talks were held during a day-long visit to Iran by Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, who met with senior Iranian officials as part of the trip. Army Chief’s Tehran Visit Focuses on De-escalation Field Marshal Munir arrived in Tehran on Sunday, with the military’s media wing describing the trip as part of…
At least five labourers were killed and another sustained critical injuries after unidentified gunmen opened fire on workers in Balochistan’s Pishin district. The Pishin firing incident took place in the Saranan Kili Suleman Zai area, sending shockwaves through the local community. According to police sources, the attack occurred on Monday when armed assailants targeted a group of workers employed at a local brick kiln. The gunmen reportedly used automatic weapons during the assault, leaving little chance for the labourers to escape. Officials confirmed that five workers lost their lives on the spot, while a sixth labourer was left in critical…
Pakistan’s military chief, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, arrived in Tehran on Monday for high-level talks aimed at easing regional tensions, meeting Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni shortly after landing. The Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff is expected to hold a series of meetings with senior Iranian leaders throughout his visit, according to Iran’s Fars news agency. The trip marks the latest step in the Asim Munir Iran visit that Islamabad says reflects its broader commitment to regional stability. Why the Asim Munir Iran Visit Matters Now In a statement released ahead of the trip, the…
Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir is scheduled to visit Tehran on Monday as tensions between Iran and the United States intensify over Washington’s planned economic measures. The Asim Munir Iran visit comes as the US prepares what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has described as an unprecedented financial campaign against Tehran. Iran, meanwhile, has warned that continued economic pressure could lead it to stop oil exports through the Persian Gulf. Iranian officials said the visit would focus on efforts to promote peace and regional security. A Pakistani government source said Field Marshal Asim…
AJK Assembly reserved seats elections have resulted in a strong showing for the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, which secured six of the eight reserved seats in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly. Elections were held for all eight reserved seats in the AJK Assembly. PML-N won three of the five seats reserved for women, while the Pakistan Peoples Party secured the remaining two. PML-N Wins Three Women’s Reserved Seats PML-N candidates Seharish Qamar, Maryam Zaman and Maryam Idrees were elected on the women’s reserved seats. PPP candidates Farzana Yaqoob and Zobia Khursheed also secured seats in the same category. Zobia…
Three Adiala Jail prisoners have moved the Islamabad High Court seeking permission for treatment at private hospitals and contact with their families. The petitions refer to a Supreme Court order concerning treatment and family meetings involving PTI founder Imran Khan. Justice Muhammad Asif heard the petitions filed by Ilyas Khan, Muhammad Ismail Khan and Owais Altaf. The Islamabad High Court issued notices to the Adiala Jail superintendent and requested detailed responses from the prison authorities. The court has adjourned further proceedings until August 27. Adiala Jail Prisoner Seeks Treatment at Shifa Hospital During the hearing, counsel for Muhammad Ismail Khan…
