35 m. ago U.S. scientists develop simple blood test to detect liver transplant complications

American medical experts have developed a simple blood test to detect serious complications after liver transplants. According to health sources, this innovation comes after seven years of research. The test can identify issues much earlier and more easily than traditional methods like biopsies or expensive scans. Currently, liver transplant patients must undergo complex and costly […]

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39 m. ago Dar rejects false claims of nuclear threat to Israel, warns against any aggression

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar strongly rejected claims that Pakistan threatened to launch a nuclear strike on Israel if an attack occurred on Iran. Dar described the reports as “fake news” and dismissed them as baseless misinformation. Speaking in the Senate, Dar clarified that Pakistan’s nuclear program is solely for national defense and not […]

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43 m. ago Israeli shelling near aid center in Gaza kills 74, leaves 200 injured

GAZA — Israeli tanks opened fire on a crowd gathered near aid trucks in southern Gaza, killing at least 74 Palestinians and injuring over 200 others, medical sources confirmed on Tuesday. The attack occurred in Khan Younis, where desperate civilians were waiting for food amid severe hunger and ongoing humanitarian crisis. According to reports from […]

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57 m. ago Maryam Nawaz undergoes MRI scan at Mayo hospital for shoulder pain

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz visited Lahore’s Mayo Hospital on Tuesday after experiencing pain in her right shoulder, hospital sources confirmed. She was accompanied by Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb during the visit. According to medical officials, the chief minister underwent an MRI scan to investigate possible causes behind her discomfort. Doctors suspected symptoms of […]

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86 m. ago Balochistan Budget 2025: 10% Salary increase, 7% Pension raise approved

QUETTA – Balochistan government on Tuesday unveiled the Budget for fiscal year 2025-26, announcing major relief for government employees and

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93 m. ago Two congo virus patients recover after treatment at Peshawar hospital

Two patients infected with the Congo virus were recently admitted to Hayatabad Medical Complex in Peshawar. Thankfully, doctors have confirmed that both men are now in stable condition and out of danger. According to hospital officials, 28-year-old Aijaz and 23-year-old Safiyan—both from Karak—were brought to the hospital on June 14 and 15, respectively. Aijaz arrived […]

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4 h. ago Israeli hacker group claims major cyberattack on Iranian bank Sepah

An Israeli-linked hacker group has claimed responsibility for a major cyberattack on Iran’s Bank Sepah, reportedly destroying all its data. The group, known as Gonjeshke Darandeh, posted about the attack on social media platform X. According to the Times of Israel, the hackers alleged that Bank Sepah was funding Iran’s ballistic missile program, military nuclear […]

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4 h. ago PIA employees join bidding race, claim first right to buy National airline

Employees of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) have submitted a joint bid to acquire the struggling national carrier, intensifying the competition ahead of the June 19 deadline. The offer was jointly filed by Hidayatullah Khan, President of the CBA-affiliated People’s Unity, and Aqeel Siddiqui, head of the PIA Senior Staff Association (SASA). The employees argue that […]

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6 h. ago Israeli tank shelling kills 45 in Gaza as civilians waited for aid

At least 45 Palestinians were killed and dozens more injured after Israeli tank shelling hit a crowd waiting for aid in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, the health ministry reported. The attack targeted civilians who had gathered along a main eastern road, hoping to receive essential food and supplies. According to medics, Israeli tanks opened fire […]

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6 h. ago Pakistan’s nuclear policy aims for defence, not regional dominance: Khawaja Asif

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has clarified that Pakistan’s nuclear program is strictly for defence and national security, not for asserting dominance in the region. He made the remarks through a post on social media platform X, stressing that the country’s capabilities are aimed at deterring threats, not provoking them. He further stated that Pakistan respects […]

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9 h. ago New procedure for BISP quarterly installment June 2025 payment unveiled

ISLAMABAD – The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has launched a retail-based payment model to disburse quarterly installments to the

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9 h. ago PM Shehbaz for advanced IT training for youth employability, making Pakistan IT hub

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the authorities concerned to formulate modern training programs for the youth to ensure

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21 h. ago Five militants linked to TTP killed in KP operations, weapons seized

RAWALPINDI: Security forces have killed five suspected terrorists affiliated with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in two separate intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The operations, conducted on June 15 and 16, targeted militants allegedly backed by Indian interests, according to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The first operation took place in […]

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22 h. ago UHS approves affiliation of Narowal Medical College, reforms in PG programs

LAHORE – The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has approved the affiliation of the newly established Narowal Medical College, under

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25 h. ago UN raises red alert as global hunger crisis threatens millions

ROME – The United Nations has issued a stark warning as hunger deepens across 13 global hotspots, with countries like Gaza, Sudan, South Sudan, Haiti, and Mali facing the highest risk of famine. A joint report by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Food Programme (WFP) urges immediate humanitarian action. The “Hunger […]

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26 h. ago Punjab allocates Rs79.5 billion for free medicines in budget 2025

LAHORE – Punjab has allocated a record Rs630.5 billion for the health sector in the budget for the fiscal year

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27 h. ago PTI proposes PPP boycott of federal budget to block government’s approval

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has formally urged the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) to boycott the upcoming federal budget vote. This strategic move aims to increase pressure on the government and block the budget’s approval in the National Assembly. Senior PTI leader Asad Qaiser met with PPP’s Raja Pervez Ashraf at Parliament House to discuss a joint […]

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28 h. ago Pakistan powers up: final agreements for Karachi’s nuclear plants approved

Pakistan is moving ahead with signing power purchase agreements for its two major nuclear power plants in Karachi — K-2 and K-3. These agreements involve three parties: the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC), and the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA-G). The approval came during a recent meeting of […]

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29 h. ago CM Maryam Nawaz offers free higher education to children of industrial and mine workers

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced a historic program to provide free higher education to children of industrial and mine workers. The initiative covers all expenses at COMSATS University and applies to seven campuses across the country. The program is seen as a major step toward uplifting the working class through equal access […]

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29 h. ago Pakistan approves Rs 25 billion for key projects, focuses on energy, education, and digital growth

The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has approved eight major projects worth Rs 25.19 billion. Additionally, it recommended a Rs 10.67 billion hydropower project in Gilgit-Baltistan to ECNEC for final approval. These decisions were made in a meeting chaired by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, aiming to boost growth in energy, education, transport, and IT sectors. […]

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