ISLAMABAD: A new study has found alarming levels of lead exposure among young children in Pakistan: four in ten children aged 12 to 36 months living in high-risk urban areas have lead in their blood, posing serious risks to their physical and cognitive development. The study, jointly conducted by the Ministry of National Health Services, […]
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Kerosene decreases by Rs4.45/litre, to Rs360.76/litre; light diesel is more expensive by Rs 17.03/liter to Rs 287.54/liter Kerosene oil. ISLAMABAD: The government revised the prices of petroleum products, reducing the price of kerosene while significantly increasing the price of light diesel. According to a notification issued by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra), the
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Turkish leaders expressed support for Islamabad’s constructive role in resolving regional challenges “Our main goal is to end the war once and for all,” says Dar. PHOTO: ANADOLU ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with Turkish Ambassador Irfan Neziroglu, who visited him at the Foreign Ministry on Friday, where both sides reaffirmed their commitment to
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Resumption comes after about 50 days of halt in operations triggered by Iran-U.S. conflict The first PIA flight to Europe in more than four years arrives at the terminal of Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris. Pakistan’s state-owned airline has resumed flights to Europe after a four-year ban was lifted by EU regulators. Photo: video
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SANYA: President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday witnessed the signing of a joint venture agreement and two memoranda of understanding between Pakistani and Chinese organizations, covering construction machinery, animal health and medical technology. These commitments aim to advance practical cooperation in key sectors, says a press release from the presidency. A memorandum of understanding was
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LAHORE: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Friday ordered that an effective regulatory system for virtual assets, in line with international standards, be implemented as soon as possible. The remarks came as Minister of State and Chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) Bilal bin Saqib visited the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister directed
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan experienced a second consecutive month of improving security indicators in April 2026, with militant attacks and resulting casualties falling sharply, according to a new report from the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS). The think tank recorded 85 verified militant attacks in April, compared to 146 in March, a drop of
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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Energy Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari on Friday announced the end of power load management across the country, attributing the improvement to the arrival of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and increased hydropower generation. Speaking about power shortages, the minister said Pakistan had received LNG shipments the day before and “with the arrival
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DASU: Wapda has awarded a contract worth Rs 640 million for the construction of two government schools in Seo village in Upper Kohistan district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. The contract signing ceremony took place at the project office, said a message received on Friday. As per the contract, the two schools are to be completed in two
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Mushtaq says he was ‘kidnapped’ in international waters, calling it a violation of international law Police officers watch as members of the Global Sumud flotilla ships, intercepted by the Israeli navy in international waters, demonstrate in the town of Ierapetra, on the island of Crete, Greece, May 1, 2026. Photo: AFP Former senator Mushtaq Ahmad
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