Hospitals on Alert as Rawalpindi Battles Dengue Surge
Major government hospitals in Rawalpindi continue to face pressure as dengue cases climb, with 12 new patients admitted on Tuesday. The Holy Family Hospital, Benazir Bhutto Hospital, and Rawalpindi Teaching Hospital are treating a total of 60 dengue…
Donated 13 emergency relief vehicles remains unutilized since 2005 earth quake
ISLAMABAD (Sept 10)– Fourteen vehicles donated to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) for 2005 earthquake relief are set to be auctioned off. Donated by Iran and Spain, the vehicles were never used due to a lack of funds for maintenance and…
Japanese Auto Giant Halts Bike Manufacturing in Pakistan
Yamaha Motor Pakistan has announced it will cease motorcycle manufacturing in the country, marking the end of its production journey in one of South Asia’s largest markets. The company, in a statement on Tuesday, thanked customers for their loyalty,…
Senators Flag Rising Drug Prices, Counterfeit Medicines
The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination on Tuesday informed a parliamentary panel that certain medicines are imported, which contributes to their high cost.The Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services,…
Climate-Focused Investment Takes Root in Farm Sector
In a powerful stride toward climate resilience and agricultural reform, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb, met with Dr. Ayesha Khan, CEO and Country Head of Acumen Pakistan, to discuss the organization’s ground breaking $90…
Pakistan Set to Tighten Auto Safety, Quality Standards Under New Bill
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Industries and Production recommended “The Motor Vehicles Industry Development Bill, 2025”, with a majority of votes. The 15th meeting of the Standing Committee on Industries and Production held on Tuesday…
Substandard Antibiotic Batch Withdrawn After Toxin Alert
Drug Regulatory Authority (Drap) on Tuesday ordered the immediate recall of a contaminated batch of Anarob antibiotic drip after laboratory tests found harmful levels of bacterial toxins. Anarob Infusion, which contains metronidazole, is widely used in…
August 2025 Becomes Third-Hottest on Record
Global temperatures in August 2025 made it the third-hottest August ever recorded, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service. Average global temperatures were 1.29°C above pre-industrial levels, close to the peaks seen in 2023 and 2024. The…
Trump Team Seeks High Court Support for Funding Freeze
President Donald Trump’s administration has asked the US Supreme Court to intervene in its fight to withhold $4 billion in foreign aid authorised by Congress, escalating a constitutional clash over spending powers. The Justice Department filed an…
GB Police Enforce TikTok Ban to Protect Discipline
The Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) police have formally banned the use of TikTok by its personnel, citing the need to maintain discipline, uniformity, and the dignity of the force. A notification issued by the GB inspector general on Monday directed all officers…