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Female student dies after falling from first floor of Kinnaird College in Lahore

Student succumbed to her injuries in hospital's emergency ward after she was shifted there

Pakistan Army shoots down Indian quadcopter near LoC

Sources say incident took place in Manawar Sector of Bhimber district, where Indian military attempted to use a quadcopter for reconnaissance purposes

CCI strongly condemns India's unilateral, illegal steps after Pahalgam incident

The Council of Common Interests (CCI) Monday strongly condemned the unilateral, illegal and irresponsible steps of India after the incident of Pahalgam

WHO delegation meets PM&DC President

A high-level delegation from the World Health Organization (WHO) met with the President of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) on Monday, to enhance collaboration in aligning medical and public health education with Pakistan’s evolving Primary Health Care (PHC) needs

Progress on development schemes reviewed

The District Coordination Committee reviewed the progress of ongoing development schemes in the district, in a meeting with Engr Qamar-ul-Islam Raja, MNA in the chair

Effective Polio surveillance continues

The National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) has reported that effective environmental surveillance for poliovirus is ongoing across Pakistan

All options available to defuse tension created by war mongering India: Minister for Defense Khawaja Muhammad Asif

Minister for Defense Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Monday said that all options are available to defuse tension created by war mongering India

NPC to host free medical camp on April 29

The National Press Club (NPC), Islamabad, in collaboration with the association of health and medical organizations is all set to organize a free medical camp/seminar on Tuesday, April 29

Goods transporters call off protest following successful negotiations with Sindh govt

The United Goods Transport Association and the Pakistan Goods Transport Association, led by Nisar Hussain Jafri and Ghulam Yasin Niazi, called on the Sindh Senior Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit, Sharjeel Inam Memon

Governor KP inaugurates Freedom Gate Prosperity Institute

Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, on Monday attended the inaugural ceremony of the Freedom Gate Prosperity Institute as the chief guest and formally inaugurated the organization

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar condemns banning of Pakistani media & journalists’ YouTube channels in India

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Monday condemned the Indian move to ban YouTube channels of Pakistani media, journalists and anchorpersons in India following the Pahalgam incident

ECP sets May 16 deadline for postal ballot applications in PP-52 by-elections

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has set May 16 as the last day to apply for postal ballots for the upcoming by-elections in PP-52, Sialkot IX, Punjab

Solidarity rallies held across KP in support of armed forces

People from diverse backgrounds took to the streets across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to demonstrate solidarity with Pakistan’s armed forces, while vehemently denouncing India’s unfounded accusations against the country and rejecting its unilateral move to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty

Experts term 'Widow Card' landmark step to empower underprivileged women

In a historic move for social welfare, CM Maryam Nawaz has launched the 'Widow Card' program, aimed to support approximately 2.5 million deserving widows across the province

Killer gets capital punishment

An Additional District and Sessions Judge (AD&SJ) awarded death sentence to an accused on Monday for killing a man in 2022

Chairperson BISP visits Chakwal and Talagang, directs enhanced support for beneficiaries

Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP), Senator Rubina Khalid Monday visited the BISP District Office in Chakwal and the Tehsil Office in Talagang to review ongoing operations and directly engage with program beneficiaries

CM directs to provide health facilities to people injured in Noshki incident

Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Monday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic accident that took place in Noshki and directed to expedite the relief activities immediately

Liaqat Lehri for provision latest travel facilities to people

Parliamentary Secretary for Transport Mir Liaqat Lehri on Monday said that the provincial government is taking steps to provide modern travel facilities to the people in Quetta

First Hajj flight to depart on April 29

The first Hajj flight carrying 150 Hajj pilgrims from Quetta International Airport would be departed for Saudi Arabia on Tuesday morning, April 29

PTA intensifies crackdown on illegal issuance of SIMs

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Zonal Office Lahore in close coordination with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) conducted a raid regarding illegal SIM activations, possession of multiple BVS devices, digital fingerprints, and OTP SIMs

ACT Alliance lauds FBR for crackdown on Illegal trade

ACT Alliance Pakistan has extended strong appreciation to the Government of Pakistan and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for their renewed and resolute campaign against the illegal economy, marked by a series of highly effective raids on smuggled and counterfeit goods across major cities, including Karachi and Quetta

Man kills elder brother over domestic issue

A man shot dead his brother reportedly over a domestic matter in the limits of Sakhi Pir police station here on Monday

Kisan Ittehad holds rally against India

Under the banner of the Pakistan Kisan Ittehad, a protest rally was held in Jhandiali Bangla

Govt aims to empower youth financially through PMYP: Rana Mashhood

Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP), Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, announced on Monday that the government is committed to financially empowering the country’s youth through a series of transformative initiatives under PMYP