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SPARC Urges 80% Graphic Health Warnings on Cigarette Packs to Safeguard Youth

NEWS DESK ISLAMABAD: The Society for the Protection...

The Plight of the Common Man Amid Pakistan’s Political Crisis

By: Rimsha Sarwar Pakistan's political crisis has spiraled...

PILDAT Thought Session Explores Path to Economic Progress Through Democracy and Policy Stability

OUR CORRESPONDENT LAHORE: PILDAT organized a high-profile Thought...

YOUTH

Opinions

WOMEN

HER Marketplace 2024: Empowering Women and Youth Through Innovation and Opportunity

NEWS DESK Lahore: HER Marketplace & 2nd Emerging Women Awards, a dynamic nine-hour event, took place at Aiwan-e-Iqbal, Lahore. The event attracted over 500 dignitaries, including corporate leaders, academics, and key influencers, becoming a...

Transgender-Led Pakistani Startup Registers as LLC in USA

OUR CORRESPONDENT ISLAMABAD: Pink Center, a startup led by transgender entrepreneurs from Pakistan, has achieved a significant milestone by registering as an LLC in Delaware, USA. This marks the first time a transgender-led business...

The Forgotten Half: Empowering Pakistani Women in the Workplace

By: Abrar Hussain As a nation, we pride ourselves on our resilience and determination, yet we neglect a crucial segment of our population – our women. Despite comprising half of our society, Pakistani women...

Pakistani SRHR Leaders Engage in ICPD30 Global Dialogue on Demographic Diversity and Sustainable Development in Dhaka

By: Asim Nawaz ISLAMABAD: A distinguished group of Pakistani SRHR Leaders recently participated in the ICPD30 | Global Dialogue on Demographic Diversity and Sustainable Development, held on May 15-16, 2024, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This...

PAKISTAN

Norse Atlantic UK to Launch Non-Stop Flights Between the UK and Pakistan in 2025

By: Muhammad Faheem Anwar LONDON: In a significant development for the Pak-British community, Norse Atlantic UK, a UK-based scheduled airline, has submitted a formal application to the Civil Aviation Authority and Aviation Ministry of...

Petition Filed to Address Severe Electricity Shortage in Gilgit-Baltistan

NEWS DESK ISLAMABAD: A petition has been filed in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) by a petitioner from Islamabad, originally a resident of Hunza, under Article 199 of the Constitution of Pakistan. The petition...

HIV Outbreak Infects 30 Patients in Pakistan’s Nishtar Hospital, Claims One Life During Dialysis Treatment

By: Asim Nawaz Abbasi MULTAN: In a deeply concerning incident at Nishtar Hospital, Multan, Pakistan, 30 dialysis patients have reportedly contracted HIV, and one has passed, after alleged negligence in infection control procedures. This...

Walled City Rejects Murree Beautification Project, Suggests Facade Restoration Instead of Demolition

BY: Qasim Nawaz Abbasi MURREE : The Walled City Lahore Authority (WCLA) has rejected a beautification project proposed by the Punjab government for Murree’s iconic Mall Road. The project initially aimed to enhance the...

HEALTH

SPARC Urges 80% Graphic Health Warnings on Cigarette Packs to Safeguard Youth

NEWS DESK ISLAMABAD: The Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC) has called for an urgent increase in the size of Graphic Health Warnings (GHWs) on cigarette packs from 60%...

HIV Scandal at Nishtar Hospital Inquiry Uncovers Negligence and Record Tampering by Doctors

By: Asim Nawaz Abbasi MULTAN: A high-level committee investigating the alarming HIV outbreak at Nishtar Hospital has revealed grave negligence and deliberate cover-ups involving hospital staff, including senior doctors. The inquiry, initiated under the directives...

HIV Outbreak Infects 30 Patients in Pakistan’s Nishtar Hospital, Claims One Life During Dialysis Treatment

By: Asim Nawaz Abbasi MULTAN: In a deeply concerning incident at Nishtar Hospital, Multan, Pakistan, 30 dialysis patients have reportedly contracted HIV, and one has passed, after alleged negligence in infection control procedures. This...

A National Call to Action: Sindh Launches Suicide Prevention Strategy

NEWS DESK KARACHI: The Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning (PILL), National Centre for Research on Suicide Prevention, Health Department Government of Sindh, and the University of Manchester proudly hosted the Suicide Prevention Strategy...

LAST COME

SPORTS

Federal Female Club Basketball Tournament Kicks Off in Islamabad

By: Muhammad Faheem Anwar ISLAMABAD: The Federal Female Club Basketball...

Pakistani Teen Affan Salman Wins 19th World Youth Scrabble Championship in Sri Lanka

NEWS DESK ISLAMABAD: According to a report by the Associated...

The BBL has released an additional 75 nominees from Pakistan, including Naseem Shah and Fakhar Zaman

By: Muhammad Saad Abbasi MELBOURNE: Following the nominations of Haris...

WBBL released all 19 nominees from India for Draft on Sunday

By: Muhammad Saad Abbasi A total of 19 Indian women...

INTERNATIONAL

Three Pakistani Youth Leaders Among 48 Contenders in 2024 Commonwealth Youth Council Elections

OUR CORRESPONDENT ISLAMABAD: As the race for the prestigious Commonwealth...

Saudi Arabia Grants Citizenship to Global Talents in Line with Vision 2030 Goals

Monitoring Desk Riyadh: A Royal decree was issued to grant...

The Majority of Died Pilgrims During This Year’s Hajj Season Didn’t have Permits to Perform Hajj

NEWS DESK Jeddah: Officials from several countries have confirmed that...

Environment

Qaiser Nawab Highlights Role of Youth and Gender Equality in Climate Action at COP29

NEWS DESK Baku, Azerbaijan: Qaiser Nawab, President of the Belt and Road Initiative for Sustainable Development (BRISD) and founder of the Global Strategic Institute for...

OICCI Highlights Need for Public-Private Partnerships to Tackle Climate Challenges at COP 29

NEWS DESK Karachi: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) emphasized the critical role of public-private collaboration for Pakistan's climate resilience at COP...