Pakistan faces alarming 70 pc antibiotic misuse, experts warn
Health experts have raised serious concerns over the rampant misuse of antibiotics in Pakistan. Alarmingly, 70% of these medications are used unnecessarily. This issue was highlighted during the Antimicrobial Stewardship Conference in Karachi, supported by the National Institute for Health Services Academy. Global and Local Impact of AMR Experts underscored
PTI member Rauf Hassan injured in Islamabad attacked by unknown assailant
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) spokesperson Rauf Hassan was injured in an attack by an unknown person. The PTI Central Information Secretary, Rauf Hassan, was attacked by an unknown individual at Sitara Market in Islamabad, resulting in his injury. According to initial reports, Rauf Hassan had just left a private channel’s
Former Azad Kashmir PM arrested
Former Prime Minister (PM) of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Sardar Tanveer Ilyas, has been arrested by the Margalla Police in Islamabad. Ilyas, who belongs to the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP), was taken into custody after a case was registered against him at the Margalla Police Station. According to a police spokesperson,
Declared winners of Islamabad NA had fewer Votes than runners-up: report
ISLAMABAD: A recent audit exposes startling revelations regarding Islamabad’s 2023 National Assembly elections. The audit, conducted by the Pattan-Coalition38, scrutinized the results of all three constituencies within the federal capital, uncovering significant inconsistencies between declared winners and actual vote counts. Furthermore, the audit which compared Form 45 (results compiled at
Two more flights carrying Pakistani students from Kyrgyzstan to reach Lahore today
Two flights carrying 180 passengers each will arrive at Lahore Airport from Kyrgyzstan. According to details, the first flight is scheduled to land at 7:00 p.m., while the second will arrive at 2:00 a.m. Protesters Submit Condemnation Resolution at Kyrgyz Embassy in Islamabad Meanwhile, protesters gathered at the Kyrgyz embassy
Severe heatwave forecast for Islamabad next week
ISLAMABAD: Multiple weather forecasting platforms, including The Weather Channel, have issued warnings of severe heat expected to hit Islamabad starting next week. Forecasts predict excessive heat beginning Tuesday, May 21, 2024, with temperatures soaring to 41 degrees Celsius. The heat is set to intensify, reaching 42 degrees on Wednesday and
IMF uncertain about approving new loan for Pakistan
During a briefing in Washington, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Director of Communications, Julie Kozack, stated that it is still too early to determine whether ongoing discussions with Pakistan will result in a new loan package. When asked if the talks could lead to a staff-level agreement on a new loan
Pakistan clinches Central Asian volleyball championship title
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has triumphed in the Central Asian Volleyball Championship, defeating Turkmenistan 3-1 in the final match held at the Liaquat Gymnasium in Islamabad on Friday. The green shirts secured their victory with set scores of 25-21, 25-19, 20-25, and 25-14. This win marks Pakistan’s fifth consecutive victory, maintaining their
Ali Muhammad Khan to take legal action against Adiala Jail for meeting restrictions
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senior Leader Ali Muhammad Khan has announced plans to take legal action against the administration of Adiala Jail. Contempt of Court Petition In a recent statement, Ali Muhammad Khan declared his intention to file a contempt of court petition if denied a meeting with the
£190 m case: Imran, Bushra’s hearing adjourned due to security threats
ISLAMABAD: The hearing of the £190 million reference against Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi has been adjourned without proceedings due to security threats at Adiala Jail. Judge Nasir Javed Rana of the Accountability Court Islamabad was scheduled to hold the hearing at Adiala
