December 16, 2024

LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly has passed a bill to increase the salaries of its members by a majority vote, raising the monthly salary of MPAs to Rs 500,000. The bill, which came into effect from January 1, reportedly received significant…

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif has approved the appointment of two ambassadors to two countries. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar had sent the summary for the appointment of the ambassadors.…

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused the West of pushing Russia toward its "red lines" and vowed a strong response to what he perceives as escalating threats. Speaking at a defense officials'…

Karak/Bannu: A tragic incident occurred on Monday when unidentified attackers targeted polio vaccination teams in the Karak and Bannu districts, leaving a policeman martyred and a polio worker injured. In…

KARACHI: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday decreased the policy rate by 200 basis points to 13 percent, effective from December 17, 2024, for the fifth time in a row. The central bank has…

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage and Culture, Attaullah Tarar, emphasized the importance of dialogue in shaping a positive perception of Pakistan, both within the…

ISLAMABAD: Ramadan, the ninth and holiest month of the Islamic calendar, is anticipated to begin in Pakistan on February 28, 2025. Renowned as “the month of fasting,” Muslims across the globe observe this sacred time with deep religious…

ISLAMABAD:  Minister of State for IT, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, admitted on Monday that Pakistan’s internet speed is below global standards but assured that steps are underway to enhance the country’s digital infrastructure. Speaking at the…

LONDON – Paracetamol remains one of widely used painkillers in Pakistan, and parts of the world, and a recent study warned about long-term Paracetamol use which is linked to cardiac and renal issues in elderly people. A study led by the…