Health
Despite spending billions of rupees annually on its national immunisation efforts, Pakistan has yet to achieve full vaccine coverage for children, according to the latest official data. The Director General of Immunization, Dr. Sofia, noted that while progress has been made, the goal of 100 percent coverage remains unmet—not
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The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday criticised the federal government for failing to submit a report on Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s health, legal status, and possible repatriation from the United States. Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan expressed disappointment over the government’s inaction, questioning why Pakistan’s refusal to
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A complaint has been filed in a consumer court against a restaurant in DHA Phase 8, Karachi, over claims that a customer was denied entry for wearing shalwar kameez — Pakistan’s national dress. The petitioner, Advocate Latif Baloch, alleged that he was barred from entering the restaurant while visiting with
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A domestic passenger who was meant to travel from Lahore to Karachi ended up in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in what officials are calling a major case of airline negligence. The traveller reportedly had no passport or visa but still boarded an international flight at Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport.
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The Punjab government has approved a 10% Ad-Hoc Relief Allowance for all provincial employees, from Basic Pay Scale (BPS) 1 to 22, starting July 1. The announcement was made through an official notification issued by the provincial finance department. The raise will be applied to the existing basic salaries
Sports
The 2025 Asia Cup has been thrown into uncertainty after India and Sri Lanka chose to skip an upcoming Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting, set for July 24 in Dhaka. Their absence has raised fresh concerns over the tournament’s fate, especially amid increasing political tensions in the region. Sources
Technology
YouTube is set to update its monetisation policies from July 15 to limit earnings from mass-produced and repetitive content, much of which has surged with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). The platform will revise its YouTube Partner Program (YPP) guidelines to better define what counts as “authentic” content.
Technology
PUBG MOBILE, one of the world’s most popular mobile games, is excited to unveil a host of brand-new features in its Version 3.9 Update. Available from today until September 2nd, players can explore the TRANSFORMERS-themed mode, face off in the revamped Metro Royale Zombie Uprising, take
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A total lunar eclipse is set to take place on the night of September 7, 2025, offering a spectacular celestial display fully visible across Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and several other Arab countries. According to Majid Abu Zahra, head of the Saudi Astronomical Society, the Moon will pass through the Earth’
Health
Torrential rainfall in Lahore has severely affected operations at Jinnah Hospital, one of the city’s largest public health centres, exposing significant infrastructure challenges and causing major disruptions for patients and staff. Floodwater collected at the hospital’s main entrance, creating obstacles for those trying to reach the emergency and
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A resident of Rawalpindi was left stunned after receiving a gas bill of Rs12 million, prompting widespread criticism and raising concerns about billing errors at Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL). The incident came to light after Raja Allah Ditta, a resident of Dhamial, visited the local SNGPL office to
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The Sindh government’s rollout of Ajrak-themed number plates has come under legal scrutiny after a petition was filed in the Sindh High Court on Wednesday, questioning the legality and fairness of the new policy. The petition, submitted by social activist Faizan Hussain, names key provincial departments including the