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More than 100 children from the same neighborhood in Karachi have tested positive for HIV over the past nine months, raising concerns about the government’s healthcare system. The children are receiving treatment at the Valika Hospital in the site area of ​​Karachi. Residents say at least nine children affected with HIV have died over the…

Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Group Captain Asim Tariq, who lost his life saving a woman in distress, was laid to rest with full military honours, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday. Funeral prayers for the group captain were held today, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement. He was laid to rest…

QUETTA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Balochistan Governor Jaffar Khan Mandokhail on Tuesday discussed the security situation following the deadly Hanna Urak attack, agreeing on the need for decisive measures to protect lives and restore peace. According to a statement issued by the Governor House, the two leaders agreed on the need for decisive measures…

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday again warned the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government and the federal authorities against delaying local government (LG) elections, directing them to submit all pending delimitation notifications ahead of the next hearing on July 28. The tenure of LGs in KP ended on March 15 this year. According to…

Pakistanis who are betting on the rial appreciate rapidly are actively buying Iranian Rials, expecting massive growth following a breakthrough in Iran’s talks or if it removes sanctions soon. However, as a potential peace agreement between Iran and world powers continues to generate a stir, and its potential impact on sanctions, the country’s currency has…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Zhaparov on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to boosting bilateral ties between Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan, particularly deepening trade, economic and investment cooperation. President Zardari arrived in Kyrgyzstan a day earlier for a four-day official visit, from July 6-9. According to a joint statement issued on Tuesday, the two…

George Clooney candidly joked about his age ahead of his 2026 Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement honor. On July 6, Monday, the 65-year-old actor-director will be honored with the prestigious title at the 83rd Venice Film Festival, scheduled to take place from September 2 to September 12 in Italy. George said in a press release…

The Sindh Counter-terrorism Department (CTD) on Monday said it had thwarted a major terrorist plan in Karachi following the arrest of two members of the proscribed group, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA). In a statement, it said that “in view of the recent wave of terrorism in the country, especially Karachi, CTD and federal intelligence…

Emmad Irfani is celebrating a major career milestone as he has completed 13 years in the entertainment industry. Taking to Instagram, the model and actor posted a photo of himself with a heartfelt message dedicated to the fans who have supported him throughout his journey. He reflected on the day he began pursuing acting, describing…