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Serious concerns have emerged over drug use inside prisons in Mianwali and Jhang, with official documents and video footage suggesting that inmates have easy access to narcotics—allegedly with the cooperation of some prison staff. A report by the Medical Officer at Mianwali Jail revealed disturbing signs of drug addiction
Business
The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has reported a 0.73% rise in weekly inflation, with prices of everyday essentials continuing to climb. On a year-on-year basis, inflation was recorded at 2.06%, according to the data released on Friday. The weekly report highlighted that prices of 18
Business
Gold prices declined both in domestic and international markets on Friday, offering slight relief to potential buyers amid ongoing economic uncertainty. According to the All Pakistan Saraffa Association, the price of one tola of gold dropped by Rs1,500, bringing it down to Rs355,500. Similarly, the price for 10
Sports
The Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) request to replace the upcoming One Day Internationals (ODIs) with additional T20 matches during their tour of the West Indies is likely to be turned down by Cricket West Indies (CWI), according to media reports. Pakistan had proposed increasing the number of T20 Internationals
World
Authorities in Mumbai have enforced a citywide ban on the use of loudspeakers for the Islamic call to prayer (Azaan), following a directive from the Mumbai High Court aimed at reducing noise pollution across the city. As per local media reports, the Mumbai Police acted on the court’s instructions
Health
The sudden death of a teacher in Lahore has reignited public concern over the possible link between COVID-19 vaccines and heart attacks among young individuals. However, top medical experts have strongly rejected the idea that vaccines are to blame. Dr. Nadeem Rizvi, a senior cardiologist, said there is no
World
India is preparing to launch a $234 million incentive programme to boost its domestic drone manufacturing industry, both for civilian and military use, as it seeks to reduce dependence on imported components and counter Pakistan’s growing drone capabilities reportedly backed by China and Turkey. According to three sources familiar
National
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Azam Swati was stopped from leaving the country on Friday after authorities placed his name on the Passport Control List (PCL), according to local media reports. Swati, a former federal minister, was attempting to travel from Peshawar to Dubai when officials from the Federal
weather
Authorities have raised concerns over the increasing risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in northern Pakistan, particularly in the glaciated zones of Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This alert comes as a result of a sharp rise in temperatures coupled with a new weather system approaching the region. The
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Pakistan and Oman have agreed to strengthen maritime cooperation, focusing on launching a direct ferry service, sharing marine knowledge, and boosting trade ties. The understanding emerged from a meeting between Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, and Omani Ambassador Fahad bin Sulaiman bin Khalaf Al
education
The Punjab government has announced a plan to construct new elementary classrooms in over 1,100 schools across the province, aiming to enhance Early Childhood Education (ECE) facilities. Officials confirmed that a total of Rs. 250 million has been allocated for this initiative. Each of the 1,139 selected schools
World
Russia has formally recognized the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan, marking a major diplomatic shift and making it the first major global power to establish official ties with the regime. The decision comes after Russia’s Supreme Court removed the Taliban from its list of terrorist organizations in April—an