Health
The second national polio immunization drive in Punjab, which commenced on October 2, has concluded on a highly successful note. Polio teams tirelessly went door-to-door during this campaign, with a mission to vaccinate every eligible child, thereby inching closer to eradicating the polio virus from its last remaining
Health
The alarming rise in Congo fever cases in Quetta has taken a devastating toll, with yet another patient falling victim to the virus in the past 24 hours. Hospital sources have confirmed that a 22-year-old resident of Pishin was admitted to the Fatima Jinnah Institute of Chest Diseases.
Health
Sri Lankan health experts have issued a stark warning to patients, urging them not to rely on bitter melon as a cancer treatment. This caution follows the circulation of a false claim on social media that this tropical vine is a "proven cure" for cancer. While studies have
Health
In response to reported cases of the Nipah virus in South India, the National Institute of Health (NIH) has released a crucial advisory, following directives from the Federal Minister for Health. While no instances of the Nipah virus have been documented in Pakistan so far, the Ministry of Health spokesperson
World
Western Afghanistan was rocked by two powerful earthquakes on Saturday, resulting in a catastrophic loss of life and destruction. According to official reports, these devastating quakes have left a staggering toll, with more than 4,000 people killed or injured, and approximately 2,000 homes reduced to rubble. The Afghanistan
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The European Union (EU) has reversed its decision to suspend aid to Palestinians in the wake of the recent attack by Hamas on Israel. The abrupt policy reversal came as EU member states voiced their concerns, accusing the bloc's executive of overstepping its authority. The confusion unfolded when
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank have embarked on their first annual meetings on the African continent in half a century. Against the backdrop of pressing concerns surrounding mounting debt and the climate crisis that disproportionately affects impoverished nations, these vital financial institutions have been urged to
World
Palestine's Hamas launched a large-scale assault on Israel, unleashing a barrage of rockets from Gaza and sending fighters across the border. In response, Israel declared itself "on a war footing" and launched its own strikes against Hamas targets in Gaza. Reports from Israeli media indicated
Government
The city of Sderot in Israel has become synonymous with relentless rocket attacks and missile strikes. For years, its residents have endured this terrifying ordeal, but the large-scale invasion by Hamas on October 7, 2023, marked an unprecedented escalation in the conflict. The toll in terms of lives lost
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Bushra Bibi, the former first lady of Pakistan, has raised concerns about the safety and well-being of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan during his incarceration in Adiala Jail. Bushra Bibi has approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to request enhanced security measures for her husband in
Sports
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has dispelled rumors of Pakistani sports presenter Zainab Abbas's deportation from India, where she was a part of the World Cup 2023 broadcast team. The ICC clarified that her exit from the country was due to "personal reasons," refuting earlier reports
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The Sindh interim Home Minister, retired Brigadier Haris Nawaz, announced that authorities have detained a staggering 1,700 Afghan nationals who were deemed to be "illegally residing" in Karachi. The revelation comes on the heels of a recent ultimatum from the caretaker government, giving all undocumented immigrants, including