Drap dismisses reports of essential medicine price hikes amid global supply chain uncertainty – Pakistan

The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) on Sunday dismissed reports of price hikes in essential medicines across the country, stating that the rates have not “undergone any upward revision”. The statement comes as stakeholders in recent news reports alleged that an unprecedented increase in medicine prices had been observed since February 2024. Pakistan Drug…

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FIA arrest father-son duo in human smuggling case

FAISALABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency has arrested a father and son duo from Madina Town here, working for an international human smuggling gang. The FIA ​​has stated that a case has been registered against Muhammad Ahmed and his father Shahid Hameed over their involvement in human smuggling. The gang’s agents in Cambodia Sarob Fatima, Faizan…

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Gladiators vs Kingsmen promises explosive action

Star-studded line-ups, power-hitting batsmen, and lethal bowlers promise a thrilling encounter. Lahore: The cricketing world is abuzz as Quetta Gladiators clash with Hyderabad Kingsmen in a high-voltage encounter at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. With star-studded line-ups, explosive batsmen, and lethal bowlers, this 5th match of PSL 2026 promises non-stop thrills, edge-of-the-seat action, and breathtaking…

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GHOSTS ON THE SCREEN – Newspaper

Illustration by Abro On the screen, horrific images of World War II flicker, showing the skeletal figures of Jewish men, women and children in Nazi concentration camps being marched into the horrors of the “Final Solution.” It is a sombre cinematic and television ritual we have come to expect. Yet, if one observes the scheduling…

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Islamabad set to host meeting for Middle East de-escalation – Pakistan

• Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt foreign ministers arrive for quadrilateral huddle• PM speaks to Pezeshkian for over an hour to push for peace, condemns strikes on Iran• Iranian president underscores ‘deep mistrust’ of US, seeks confidence-building measures• US-Iran direct talks mediated by Pakistan likely in Islamabad next week; Insider claims ceasefire may precede this meeting…

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Nepal’s former prime minister Oli arrested

Nepal’s former prime minister, KP Sharma Oli, was arrested on Saturday as authorities investigate whether he was negligent in preventing the deaths of dozens during anti-corruption protests last September. The protests, led mainly by Gen Z activists, resulted in clashes with police, arson, and violent unrest that killed 76 people and ultimately led to Oli’s…

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