Pakistan’s path to sustainability lies not in short-term fixes but in building resilience through knowledge, innovation, and institutional reform. This was the central message of Prof Dr Khalid Mehmood Iraqi, Vice Chancellor, University of Karachi, as he opened the AERC International Conference on “Sustainable & Resilient Pakistan in a Changing Global Order.” In his presidential […]
Squash stalwart Sajjad Muneer passes away
Sajjad Muneer, who passed away in Lahore a few days back after a short illness, was a prominent squash player of the late 1960s and early 1970s – reached a world ranking of eight. He was the son of Muneer Ahmed, chief engineer of Pakistan Railways, a keen player in Lahore who helped form the […]
Dar Hockey Academy wins Winter Hockey League after thrilling final
Olympic gold medallist Tauqeer Dar, the President of Dar Hockey Academy, is always on the move. In collaboration with the Baba Guru Nanak Hockey Club, Nankana Sahib, the Dar Hockey Club organized a 7-a-side Winter Hockey League at the synthetic turf of APS Model High School, Model Town, Lahore. The four-day event featured six teams. […]
Pakistani researcher introduces model for early detection of Alzheimer’s
Dr. Mian Muhammad Sadiq Fareed, a Portugal-based Pakistani researcher specializing in artificial intelligence and medical imaging, has introduced a groundbreaking deep learning model that may significantly improve the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease. His newly developed system, known as ADD-Net, uses MRI scans to identify subtle brain changes associated with different stages of dementia, offering […]
Istanbul impasse
Three days of intense negotiations in Istanbul between Pakistan and Afghanistan concluded without a definitive result, exposing once again the persistent friction along a border that has long been a source of insecurity and anxiety. The meetings, facilitated by Qatar and Türkiye, were meant to translate dialogue into action. Instead, they highlighted a familiar tension: […]
Pak-Afghan talks stall over TTP, BLA safe havens
The second round of Pakistan-Afghan talks is underway in Turkiye under the Doha framework, with mediation by Türkiye and Qatar, as Islamabad seeks verifiable commitments from the Afghan Taliban to end cross-border militancy. Despite intensive discussions, sources indicate that progress has stalled amid Taliban reluctance to act against Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Balochistan Liberation Army […]
Multan commissioner reviews ‘Clinic on Wheels’ programme
A meeting on the Chief Minister’s Clinic on Wheels program was held at the Commissioner’s Office under the chairmanship of Commissioner Multan Division Aamir Karim Khan. Deputy Commissioners of the division and Health Department officials attended. The Commissioner said the program, which brings healthcare services to citizens’ doorsteps, is a people-friendly initiative. He outlined that […]
Kot Addu placed under emergency as Indus floodwaters rise
The district administration on Sunday imposed an emergency in Kot Addu as water levels in the Indus River continued to rise, with medium-level flooding gradually building up. Deputy Commissioner Kot Addu Syed Munawar Abbas Bukhari said a tide of 650,000 cusecs was expected to pass through the Indus within the next 48 hours. He ordered […]
South Punjab celebrates I-Day with joy, pride
Independence Day and the historic Marka-e-Haq were celebrated across South Punjab on Thursday with colourful events, patriotic songs and prayers for the country’s safety and progress. The main ceremony in Multan was held at the South Punjab Secretariat, where Additional Chief Secretary South Punjab Fuad Hashim Rabbani hoisted the national flag. Balloons in the colours […]
BIC doctors lauded for first heart valve replacement without surgery
Additional Chief Secretary South Punjab Fuad Hashim Rabbani has praised doctors at Bahawalpur Institute of Cardiology for replacing a patient’s heart valve without major surgery – a first for the region. At a meeting with the team, Mr Rabbani called it a remarkable example of advanced medical techniques and teamwork, adding that the achievement would […]