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Highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, has increasingly spread to mammals and infected hundreds of people, raising concerns that it may lead to human-to-human transmission and turn into a new pandemic. Cases of the disease in mammals have mostly been detected in the Americas and Europe. Sheep were added to the list on […]

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has urged the government to include all political parties, including those that skipped the recent high-level security meeting, in efforts to tackle the rising threat of terrorism. Speaking at a ceremony at Governor House Lahore on Monday, Bilawal called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to convene another meeting, […]

The first Hajj flight from Pakistan is expected to depart for Saudi Arabia on May 1, according to sources from the Ministry of Religious Affairs. The Hajj operation will span 30 days, with the final flight scheduled for May 30. An official flight schedule is anticipated to be released by April 10. A total of […]

The US has lifted bounties on three senior Taliban figures, including the interior minister who also heads a powerful network blamed for bloody attacks against Afghanistan’s former Western-backed government, officials in Kabul said Sunday. Sirajuddin Haqqani, who acknowledged planning a January 2008 attack on the Serena Hotel in Kabul, which killed six people, including US […]

Security forces successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, eliminating at least 16 terrorists in the Ghulam Khan Kallay area of North Waziristan, the military’s media wing reported on Sunday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), troops detected a group of terrorists attempting to cross into Pakistan from Afghanistan. “Our forces effectively […]

South Korea’s Constitutional Court on Monday reinstated Prime Minister Han Duck-soo’s powers marking the latest twist in the country’s recent turbulent politics after his impeachment as acting president nearly three months ago. Han took over as acting leader from President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was himself impeached over his short-lived declaration of martial law in December. […]

The total liquid foreign reserves of Pakistan increased to US$ 16,015.8 million while the reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan inched up to $ 11,146.8 million as of March 14, 2025. “During the week ended on 14-Mar-2025, SBP reserves increased by US$ 49 million to US$ 11,146.8 million,” the central bank Thursday reported […]

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has dismissed claims of financial losses from hosting the ICC Champions Trophy, asserting that the tournament significantly bolstered its revenue. At a press conference, PCB spokesperson Aamir Mir and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Javed Murtaza refuted reports from Indian media, highlighting that the board earned Rs 3 billion from the […]

US President Donald Trump gave a green light to Israel resumed deadly strikes on Gaza, which shattered the fragile ceasefire in place since January, marking a violent turn as he pushes for a Middle East settlement. The Trump administration and the White House were consulted by the Israelis on their attacks in Gaza, White House […]

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Jeddah for a four-day official visit to Saudi Arabia, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties, enhancing economic cooperation, and attracting investment. Upon arrival, he was warmly received by Deputy Governor of Makkah, Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Jeddah Governor Prince Saud bin Abdullah, and Pakistan’s Ambassador […]