Pakistan reports over 1,000 new HIV cases monthly
A total of 1,079 cases of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) have been reported each month in Pakistan.
Medicine shortage expected in Punjab, Sindh
The unavailability of essential medicines particularly for the treatment of heart diseases and hepatitis can go short in Punjab and Sindh.
World Bank source denies reports of canceling $500M loan to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Recent media reports alleged the cancellation of a $500-600 million loan for Pakistan under the World Bank’s Program for Affordable and Clean Energy (PACE-II). However, the Ministry of Economic Affairs has refuted these claims. The ministry clarified that PACE-II was never under preparation and, therefore, could not have been
People buy 1,200 shawarmas and 800 plates of biryani instead of books at Lahore Book Fair
People at Lahore Book Fair mostly focused on the food present there instead of the books.
UAE imposes stricter punishments for domestic violence offenders
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a new law for women who suffer domestic violence.
Petrol, diesel prices expected to rise next week
Not a good news for Pakistanis, as the prices of petrol and diesel are expected to increase in the upcoming week.
Sheheryar Munawar breaks silence on marriage rumours
Pakistani actor Sheheryar Munawar has neither confirmed nor denied the rumours of his marriage to actress Maheen Siddiqui. Appearing on a show, Sheheryar said that he is very happy in his life and very grateful at this point. He added that he wants to have some privacy for him and
25-year-old Palestinian journalist wins international award for Gaza coverage
Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda, in collaboration with AJ+, has been honored with a prestigious Peabody Award for their exceptional coverage of the profound impact of Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip. This accolade, one of the highest in journalism, was unveiled on Thursday, for the first video in Owda’s series