Pakistan has issued a nationwide alert over the Nipah virus following recent confirmed cases in India. While no confirmed cases have been reported in Pakistan so far, authorities have tightened screening at borders and airports and warned health institutions to remain vigilant. This article provides a complete, fact-checked overview of the Nipah virus situation in…
The Nipah virus is a rare but deadly zoonotic disease that has raised global health concerns due to its high fatality rate and lack of a specific vaccine or treatment. Recent cases reported in India have triggered heightened surveillance across Asia, including Pakistan, and sparked discussions about its potential impact on major events like the…
Lahore is set to host a three-day Basant festival next month, with the city administration introducing strict safety measures to ensure public protection during the celebrations. The festival, titled “Mehfooz Basant,” will take place on February 6, 7, and 8 and will be limited to the Lahore district only. One of the most important safety…
ISLAMABAD – In a landmark event marking Pakistan’s first major privatisation in nearly 20 years, the government has successfully sold a 75% stake in Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Ltd (PIACL) to the Arif Habib consortium for Rs135 billion. The process, conducted through a transparent and competitive auction, was telecast live across television and social media…
HARIPUR: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday inaugurated the distribution phase of the Prime Minister’s Laptop Scheme 2025 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, describing the initiative as more than just the provision of laptops. He said the program is designed to build an ecosystem that enables young people to realize their potential and achieve excellence. He…
The Punjab government has further enhanced facilities for beneficiaries receiving interest-free loans under the “Apni Chhat Apna Ghar Program.” According to Express News, a high-level meeting was held under the directives of the Secretary Housing, chaired by DG PHATA Sikandar Zeeshan. The meeting was attended by PD Apni Chhat Apna Ghar Program Mirza Waleed Baig…