Covid-19 alert: One of dominant coronavirus strains in China XBB found in Pak on January 3, 2023The National Institute of Health (NIH) Islamabad and Aga Khan University (AKU) have confirmed the presence of XBB, sub-variant of Omicron variant and one of three dominant strains of Covid-19 in China, in the country through genome sequencing. According to the reports, Sindh Health Department on Tuesday confirmed the presence of XBB and XBB-1 sub-variants of the Omicron […]
Pathaan: Is ‘Besharam Rung’ a copy of Sajjad Ali’s old song? on January 3, 2023Pakistani artist Sajjad Ali released a video singing his 25-year-old song, and netizens believe it’s pirated. Pathaan has been involved in controversy since its first rushes and first song were released online. The song was discussed after a Madhya Pradesh minister noticed DP’s saffron bikini. Now, Indian media and users are comparing it to a […]
IHC grants bail to Azam Swati in controversial tweets case on January 2, 2023The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday accepted the post-arrest bail petition of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI)’s leader Azam Khan Swati in a controversial tweet case. Chief Justice Aamer Farooq announced the verdict after the two sides concluded their arguments. At the outset of the hearing, Swati’s son appeared before the court and adopted […]
Not possible to hold Islamabad LG polls tomorrow, says Rana Sanaullah on December 30, 2022Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said on Friday that the order issued by the Islamabad High Court (IHC) regarding the local government (LG) polls in the federal capital was not enforceable. Rana Sanaullah said: “We respect the court [Islamabad High Court], but holding the elections is not possible as the arrangements cannot be made in such […]
PM Shehbaz, COAS Asim Munir discuss national security on December 29, 2022Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif here at the PM House on Thursday. Professional as well as matters relating to national security were discussed in the meeting, a statement issued by the PM Media Wing here said. PM Shehbaz also paid tribute to the soldiers who sacrificed […]
Scientists reconstruct face of pharaoh after 3,200 years on December 28, 2022For the first time in 3,200 years, Ramesses II, the most powerful pharaoh in ancient Egypt, can be recognised by his “handsome” visage, owing to a new scientific reconstruction. Scientists from Egypt and England collaborated to capture the king’s likeness at his time of death, using a 3D model of his skull to rebuild his features. […]
Over 50,000 babies born in Faisalabad in 10 days: report on December 28, 2022Punjab’s Local Government Department has announced that it has registered over 262,000 newborns in just 10 days as part of a birth registration campaign. According to details, 34,672 newborn boys and girls have been registered in the Lahore Division alone. Ensuring that children are registered at birth is important as it helps to establish their […]
Punjab Assembly cannot be dissolved before Jan 11 on December 26, 2022Punjab Assembly cannot be dissolved before January 11, the legal experts told former prime minister Imran Khan. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan was briefed by his legal team on the dissolution of the Punjab Assembly in light of the Lahore High Court verdict. The legal experts informed Imran Khan that the Punjab Assembly cannot be dissolved before January […]
Quaid’s 146th birthday celebrated with traditional zeal on December 25, 2022The nation celebrated the 146th birthday of the founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, on Sunday. The day dawned with special prayers for the security, progress and prosperity of the country. Meanwhile, special events have also been arranged on this day to highlight and promote the ideals and views of the father of the […]
Army captain, four soldiers martyred in Balochistan IED blast on December 25, 2022A Pakistan Army’s Captain along with four soldiers embraced martyrdom in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast during a clearance operation in Balochistan’s Kahan area. According to the Pak Army’s media wing—the ISPR, a clearance operation based on credible intelligence tips was underway in Kahan since December 24, 2022. During the operation, an IED exploded […]