9 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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10 h. ago World population day 2025 highlights youth empowerment and informed choices

ISLAMABAD – World Population Day 2025 is being observed today (Friday) across the globe, including Pakistan, with a renewed focus on empowering young people to shape their families and futures. This year’s theme is “Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world.” Coordinated by the United Nations, the […]

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21 h. ago World Population Day: First Lady calls for renewed national commitment to empowering every citizen

On the occasion of World Population Day 2025, the First Lady of Pakistan, Her Excellency Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, calls for a renewed national commitment to the health, dignity, and empowerment of every individual; especially women, children, and youth across the country. “On this day, we are reminded not only of numbers, but of the lives […]

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33 h. ago Aurangzeb urges swift action on population surge and climate crisis

ISLAMABAD – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday underscored the urgent need to tackle population growth and climate change, calling them two of the biggest threats to Pakistan’s future. Speaking at a World Population Day event hosted by the Ministry of National Health Services, he stressed that unchecked population growth was putting immense pressure on […]

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1 week ago Pakistan accuses India of ‘weaponising’ water under Indus Waters Treaty

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has formally raised concerns with the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), accusing India of weaponising the waters of the Western Rivers, a breach of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). In a submission to the PCA, Pakistan highlighted significant changes in India’s policy since April 23, 2025, suggesting that India’s actions could have […]

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2 w. ago PM lauds economic team for balanced budget, highlights Pakistan’s role in Iran

PM Shehbaz welcomes ceasefire between Israel and Iran, terming it a crucial step in avoiding further escalation and loss Directs the authorities concerned to ensure strict law and order during processions and majalis across the country ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif lauded the entire economic team, particularly Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, for their hard […]

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2 w. ago Sindh CM unveils ambitious fiscal plans, highlights Rs254b allocation for Karachi

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Monday concluded the provincial assembly’s budget debate for fiscal year 2025–26, outlining a series of development initiatives while defending the government’s allocations. In his address, Shah also criticized the federal government’s fiscal shortfalls and discussed how Sindh’s development budget is substantially higher than that of other […]

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2 w. ago Conference calls for safer, standardized aesthetic practices in Pakistan

KARACHI: The Dermatology and Aesthetic Association of Pakistan (DAAP) held its annual conference, DAAPCon 2025, where experts highlighted the increasing popularity of cosmetic treatments and the need for stricter regulations to ensure safe practices. Dr. Bilal Shah, President of DAAP, emphasized that aesthetic procedures should only be performed by trained and registered professionals, warning against […]

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2 w. ago Sindh assembly debate highlights government achievements and opposition concerns

KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly continued its budget debate for the fifth consecutive day on Saturday, with a focus on the provincial government’s efforts to enhance public services and address key challenges across the province. The session, chaired by Deputy Speaker Anthony Naveed, saw various ministers outlining their departments’ performance and addressing concerns raised by the […]

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3 w. ago China’s nuclear arsenal grows rapidly, raises global concerns: Report

China now holds around 500–600 nuclear warheads, showing the fastest growth among all nuclear-armed countries, according to the Sipri Yearbook 2025. The Stockholm-based institute highlighted that China is not just increasing numbers but also improving delivery systems, such as long-range missiles and submarines. Analysts warn this could intensify nuclear competition globally. The report noted that […]

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4 w. ago PM reiterates commitment to knowledge economy, digital transformation and youth empowerment

Premier Shehbaz congratulates all stakeholders on Pakistan’s impactful presence at London Tech Week 2025 Says Pakistan is forward-looking country that harnessing technology, innovation, and youth potential to engage with the world ABU DHABI: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reiterated his government’s “resolute commitment” to accelerating journey toward a “knowledge economy, digital transformation, global […]

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4 w. ago Ahsan Iqbal unveils Rs. 4.2 trillion development budget to lead Pakistan from crisis to confidence

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal presented Pakistan’s Development Budget for 2025–2026, highlighting a strong shift from crisis to confidence. He reminded the nation that just two years ago, Pakistan was on the edge of economic collapse. Now, the country is focusing on growth, stability, and transformation. The GDP has started to rebound with 2.7% growth this […]

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last month Two derailments in a day highlight railway infrastructure issues

HYDERABAD: The poor condition of Pakistan Railways’ infrastructure has once again come under scrutiny after two separate train derailments occurred on the same day in Hyderabad, raising serious concerns over passenger safety. The first derailment occurred in the morning when three wagons of a freight train derailed near Hyderabad Junction, crashing into Platform No. 1 […]

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