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Banned reusable syringes remain available in market despite nationwide ban

Syringes containing a dose of medicine vaccine are seen at the Cent Quatre cultural centre in Paris, France, February 1, 2021. — Reuters Samples sho…

Going online helps Pakistan's women doctors return to work

KARACHI: With her four-year-old nestled nearby, doctor Saniya Jafri consults from home in Karachi with a patient on the other side of the country vi…

'Not a punishment': Govt defends JCP move to transfer IHC judges

Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik Barrister Aqeel Malik is addressing a press conference on June 16, 2024. — Screengrab/Yo…

Pakistan warns of cascading crisis from Gaza to Hormuz, urges urgent diplomacy

Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, addresses a debate at the Security Council. — X/@PakistanUN_NY/Fi…

Imran Khan administered fourth eye injection during follow-up at Pims

Image released by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf shows former prime minister Imran Khan during his appearance at the Supreme Court on May 16, 2024. —PTI …

Punjab Assembly passes bill banning under-18 marriage; offenders to face jail, fine

Pakistan flags Hormuz crisis as threat to global trade, stability at Security Council

Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, addressing High-Level Open Debate on “The Safety and Prot…

KP seeks Rs64.62bn dues from Punjab over Murree water supply

Water coming out of a pipeline. — AFP/FileKP says Punjab extracting water from Galiyat without any deal.Around 500,000 gallons of water being extrac…

LHC sends petitions against Punjab defamation law to CJ after govt objection

This file photo shows building of Lahore High Court. — LHC website/File Justice Anwaar Hussain of the Lahore High Court on Monday referred a set of …

Pakistan, China ink MoUs to boost tea sector cooperation, agri technology, desalination

President Asif Ali Zardari, who is on a five-day visit to China, witnesses signing of three MoUs between Pakistani and Chinese entities, Hunan, Chin…

5.7-magnitude earthquake jolts Islamabad, KP regions

Picture showing a Richter scale reading — ReutersTremors felt in Swat, Nowshera, Shangla, and Buner.Quake originates at depth of 170 kilometres.No i…

Govt proposes Rs437m SDGs Unit despite no UNDP funding

A representational image of a person solving puzzle on SDGs board. — UN website/FilePast SDGs funding model questioned.Federal govt paid larger earl…

'Won't be cowed': PUC Chairman Tahir Ashrafi heckled in London

Pakistan Ulema Council Chairman Allama Tahir Ashrafi pictured in this undated image. — X@TahirAshrafi Pakistan Ulema Council Chairman Hafiz Tahir As…

President Zardari begins China visit with CPEC push as ties mark 75-year milestone

President Asif Ali Zardari receives a warm welcome upon his arrival in Changsu, China, on April 26, 2026. — Screengrab via X@PresOfPakistanTrip cent…

Pakistan High Commissioner to UK Dr Faisal to relinquish charge

Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Dr Mohammad Faisal gestures during an interview. —Reporter LONDON: Pakistan’s High Commissioner t…

Why Iranian FM arrived early in Islamabad

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi descends aircraft stairs during visit to Pakistan, April 24, 2026. — Screengrab via X/@MIshaqDar50 ISLAMABAD…

Pirates seize oil tanker with 11 Pakistanis onboard off Somalia

Representational image of a maritime policeman on a tag-boat guards oil tanker Aris-13 as it sails to dock on the shores of the Gulf of Aden in the …

Islamabad police issue updated traffic plan ahead of potential US-Iran talks

Police officers divert traffic on road in Islamabad, April 23, 2026. — Reuters The Islamabad Traffic Police has issued a special traffic plan for th…

CJP Afridi rejects IHC CJ's request to convene meeting on judges' transfers

Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi and Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar. — SC website/IHC website/FileSuch moves could undermine…

Pakistan needs up to 70,720MW extra by 2035 amid demand risks

A power transmission tower is seen a day after a country-wide power breakdown in Karachi on January 24, 2023. — ReutersRising demand forecast driven…