Following the detection of Type-1 Wild Poliovirus (WPV1) of Afghan origin in a sewage sample in the adjacent district of Rawalpindi, health authorities are set to initiate an anti-polio campaign across the district starting from August 7.
Rice exports in Pakistan, the country’s third-largest export group after Textile and IT services, witnessed a decline of 14.5 percent in FY23, falling to $2.1 billion from the previous year’s $2.5 billion. However, experts remain optimistic about the upcoming year, predicting bumper yields in 2023-24 that will boost rice exports to $3 billion.
In a major breakthrough, the cybercrime unit of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) apprehended a foreign individual in Lahore for orchestrating a widespread fraud using an online loan app.
A courageous young girl near Gujranwala Industrial Road successfully thwarted an attempted robbery by two armed individuals on Friday. The girl bravely resisted the masked robbers, unmasking one of them in the process. Startled by her bold response, the robbers hastily fled the scene.
The retail price of sugar in Pakistan has surged to Rs. 150-165 per kilogram, mainly due to a rise in wholesale prices. Retailers are currently selling sugar at Rs. 150 per kg, while online grocery websites, marts, and superstores have set retail prices at Rs. 155-165 per kg. This significant price increase comes despite the sugar sector showing signs of robust growth and posting record-high earnings.
Chand Mian, a man from Karachi, was apprehended for causing severe burns to his 18-month-old daughter, Faiza, in a heart-wrenching attempt to exploit sympathy and increase his earnings through begging.
The Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC) has decided to halt open heart surgeries after heavy monsoon rains led to sewerage water seeping into the operation theatres.
Karachi airport authorities have taken significant measures to improve security and prevent criminals from leaving the country. They have installed a Face Recognition System, in collaboration with the Federal Investigative Agency (FIA) and Sindh Police, to effectively identify and apprehend criminals attempting to escape abroad.
Pakistan achieved a remarkable milestone in its legislative history by approving 54 bills in just four days. The government led the way by passing 35 bills focused on establishing private universities, a significant move to enhance the education sector.
The long-awaited Bhara Kahu bypass in Islamabad was inaugurated by the Prime Minister on Thursday. The project aims to alleviate traffic congestion for those heading towards Murree, Galyat, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
The Islamabad Capital Territory Police (ICTP) has issued over 82,500 fines to motorcyclists without helmets in 2023. The police department is dedicated to enforcing traffic discipline and holding irresponsible drivers accountable.
Skardu Airport is all set to receive its first international flight from Dubai on Pakistan’s Independence Day (14 August), according to the Chief Secretary of Gilgit-Baltistan, Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani. Skardu Airport is the only airport in the northern region of Pakistan capable of handling larger airplanes, as Gilgit and Chitral airports have shorter runways unsuitable for long-haul flights.
