Patients in big cities are struggling as drug prices rise due to weak controls and global supply pressures. LAHORE/KARACHI/PESHAWAR: Rising drug prices in Lahore, Karachi and Peshawar are plunging patients into a deepening crisis, as weak price controls, global supply disruptions and policy gaps continue to put essential treatments out of reach. The situation has […]
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President extends greetings to journalists, editors, media workers in Pakistan and around the world President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. PHOTO: FILE President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to press freedom on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, emphasizing the importance of
Pakistan’s willingness to engage with these experts demonstrated its commitment to cooperation ISLAMABAD: Despite serious challenges to the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) arising from the politics and ideology of Modi’s Hindutva-led government, Pakistan has adopted a calm, cautious and international law-based approach. Pakistan’s strategy emphasized patience, legal remedies and proactive diplomacy, which not only helped
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The two sides discussed issues of common interest, with an emphasis on strengthening collaboration in criminal investigations. ISLAMABAD: The FIA Director General held a high-level meeting with a delegation from the UK Home Office at FIA headquarters to strengthen cooperation against transnational organized crime. The delegation included Ms Gemma Wilson (First Secretary – Justice and
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Saudi Arabia’s expertise will be used to take initiatives; Pakistan is the only country in the region without strategic oil reserves ISLAMABAD: The government is considering a project to build strategic oil storage facilities in a joint venture with Saudi Arabia, aimed at strengthening energy security and preventing shortages in future war scenarios amid growing
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ISLAMABAD: The seniority of judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) was reshuffled after the transfer of three judges to different provincial high courts; Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan is now the Principal Puisne Judge. Last week, the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) approved the transfer of Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, Justice Babar Sattar and
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Two leaders discussed the evolving regional situation and exchanged views on its broader economic implications. Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. SCREENSHOT ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah on Saturday, the Foreign Ministry said. “The two leaders discussed the evolving regional situation
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The Foreign Office on Saturday denounced a social media post by the UK’s special representative for Afghanistan, Richard Lindsay, regarding developments along the border with Afghanistan, calling it "one-sided remarks… devoid of a deeper understanding of the situation along the border". The remarks came as the UK’s special envoy visited X, expressing concern over violence
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LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while chairing a meeting on power sector reforms on Saturday, asked the authorities concerned to formulate a comprehensive strategy to stabilize electricity tariffs. During the meeting, the Prime Minister highlighted the need to provide relief to industrial and domestic electricity consumers and directed the concerned officials to take concrete steps
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Participants express concern over decline in government advertising for newspapers Newly elected CPNE President Kazim Khan addresses the Annual General Meeting for 2026-2027 in Karachi. Photo: CPNE Prominent journalist Kazim Khan was once again elected unopposed as chairman of the Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE) at its annual general meeting held on Saturday on
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