2 h. ago Pakistan unveils results of first G6PD pilot project to combat malaria

ISLAMABAD – The Directorate of Malaria Control Pakistan on Saturday released the results of the country’s first G6PD (Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase)

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5 h. ago PSQCA Board greenlights sweeping reforms to boost institutional performance

In a decisive push to reform and energize Pakistan’s quality control infrastructure, Federal Minister for Science and Technology Khalid Hussain

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14 h. ago At 32nd ARF, Dar urges global cooperation in face of mounting regional, int’l challenges

Deputy PM underscores just resolution of Kashmir dispute, criticizing India’s unilateral actions and aggression in the region Reiterates Pakistan’s commitment as a Sectoral Dialogue Partner and ARF member to ASEAN’s strategic goals envisioned in the Declaration on ASEAN 2045 Reaffirms Pakistan’s backing of ‘One China Policy,’ urging peaceful resolution of disputes in Asia-Pacific KUALA LUMPUR: […]

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17 h. ago Nine senior SBCA officials arrested in Lyari building collapse investigation

KARACHI: In a significant development following the tragic collapse of a five-storey building in Lyari, Karachi, on July 4, police have arrested nine senior officers of the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) for questioning. The collapse, which claimed 27 lives and left 11 others injured, has led to outrage and a high-level investigation. Among those […]

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20 h. ago Five dead, four injured as vehicle plunges into deep gorge in Kurram district

KURRAM: At least five people were killed and four others were injured when a pickup vehicle plunged into a deep gorge in Kurram district on Friday morning, according to local police. The accident took place in Para Chamkani Gondal, where the vehicle, traveling from Spin Ghar Manro to Sadda Bazaar in Lower Kurram, lost control […]

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20 h. ago ‘No arms, no Hamas’: Netanyahu draws red line for Gaza peace

Israel is ready to make a long-term peace deal with Hamas, but only if the group agrees to disarm and leave Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made this clear during talks in Washington with U.S. President Donald Trump. He warned that if Hamas doesn’t agree to Israel’s terms within 60 days, Israel will use military […]

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21 h. ago Lebanon rejects normalisation with Israel, urges peace and border clarity

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun firmly ruled out any move toward normalisation with Israel on Friday, but stressed the need for peace between the two neighbouring countries. His remarks followed Israel’s recent expression of interest in establishing ties with Lebanon. Speaking to an Arab think tank delegation, Aoun distinguished between peace and normalisation. He said peace […]

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22 h. ago President and PM rally for family planning to secure Pakistan’s future

On World Population Day, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged citizens to adopt responsible parenthood and family planning. They emphasized the urgent need to control Pakistan’s fast-growing population to ensure sustainable development and better quality of life. The day aims to highlight the impact of population growth on resources, health, and […]

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24 h. ago Global fund slashes Pakistan’s health aid by $27 million amid rising HIV and TB threats

ISLAMABAD – The Global Fund has cut $27 million from Pakistan’s health funding, significantly affecting national programs aimed at controlling HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria. The reduction comes as the country battles a worsening public health crisis. The decision reduces Pakistan’s total allocation under Grant Cycle 7 from $250.8 million to $223.6 million. The biggest cut […]

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25 h. ago Israeli strike hits Gaza clinic, kills eight children in aid Queue

GAZA CITY – At least 66 people, including eight children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza on Thursday, Gaza’s civil defence agency confirmed. The children were standing in line for nutritional aid outside a clinic in Deir el-Balah when the strike hit. The clinic, run by U.S.-based charity Project Hope, was providing life-saving treatment […]

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26 h. ago Major airlines suspend flights to middle east amid ongoing safety concerns

Many airlines have suspended or delayed flights to the Middle East following a 12-day air conflict between Iran and Israel that ended with a US-brokered ceasefire in late June. Although Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Airport reopened on July 4 after a 20-day closure, safety concerns and airspace restrictions continue to disrupt air travel in the region. […]

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26 h. ago UK and France strike historic deal to return channel migrants and boost border control

LONDON – Britain and France have reached a landmark agreement to launch a pilot programme that will allow the UK to send back some migrants who arrive in small boats across the English Channel. The deal, announced Thursday by Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Emmanuel Macron in London, aims to curb illegal migration and […]

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26 h. ago Israel signals readiness for permanent ceasefire talks if Hamas disarms

JERUSALEM – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel is willing to negotiate a permanent ceasefire in Gaza during a proposed 60-day truce, but only if Hamas surrenders its weapons and military authority. His statement follows indirect talks between Israeli and Hamas delegations in Doha aimed at ending the prolonged conflict. Speaking in a […]

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26 h. ago Gaza hospitals face collapse as fuel shortage forces doctors to share incubators

GAZA – Doctors at Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza City are cramming multiple premature babies into single incubators due to a worsening fuel crisis, pushing medical facilities to the brink of collapse. The shortage is threatening the lives of newborns, patients, and those in need of urgent care as Israel’s military campaign and blockade continue. […]

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34 h. ago Minister calls Israel ‘illegal state,’ rules out recognition

Minister for Religious Affairs, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, on Thursday ruled out any possibility of recognizing Israel, calling it an “illegal state” during a meeting with Palestinian envoy Dr. Zuhair Muhammad Hamdallah Zaid, as he reaffirmed his country’s longstanding position on the issue. The comments come amid a debate on social media over whether Pakistan might […]

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34 h. ago Judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order despite SC ruling

A federal judge on Thursday again barred President Donald Trump’s administration from enforcing his executive order limiting birthright citizenship nationwide after the United States Supreme Court restricted the ability of judges to block his policies using nationwide injunctions. US District Judge Joseph Laplante in Concord, New Hampshire, made the ruling after immigrant rights advocates implored […]

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42 h. ago Israeli airstrike kills 15 in Gaza, including 10 children waiting for aid

A deadly Israeli airstrike on Deir al-Balah, a central city in the Gaza Strip, has killed at least 15 Palestinians, including 10 children and 3 women, according to local authorities. The victims were reportedly gathered at a medical aid point to receive nutritional and medical support when the attack took place. The site was designated […]

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45 h. ago India faces global criticism over Kashmir as UN resolutions continue to be ignored

ISLAMABAD – As Kashmir Martyrs’ Day approaches on July 13, voices around the world are once again drawing attention to India’s ongoing defiance of United Nations resolutions regarding the disputed territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The day commemorates the 1931 killing of 22 peaceful Kashmiri protesters by Dogra forces outside Srinagar Central Jail. The protest […]

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46 h. ago Pakistan’s trade with Iran grows 18% despite regional tensions

Despite heightened tensions in the Middle East, including the Iran‑Israel conflict, Pakistan’s imports from Iran grew by 18% in the last fiscal year, signaling resilient economic ties between the nations. According to the Ministry of Commerce, Pakistan imported $66 million worth of goods from Iran in June 2025 alone, maintaining steady trade through geopolitical disruptions. […]

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50 h. ago Gaza ceasefire may take a week or more, says Israeli official

A senior Israeli official has stated that a Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas could be reached within one or two weeks, but it is unlikely to happen in just a single day. This comment came during Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ongoing visit to Washington, where key negotiations and diplomatic talks are underway. The official, speaking […]

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