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Govt to spend Rs 55.9m to promote wheat cultivation: MemonPublished on: October 17, 2025 10:31 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- Sindh Senior Minister and Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon has said that the Sindh government will spend Rs55.9 billion on farmers under th... Read More


China expels top generals in expanding corruption crackdownPublished on: October 17, 2025 10:13 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- China has expelled two of its most senior military officials, He Weidong and Miao Hua, in a major anti-corruption drive that has shaken the country's defense establishment. The mo... Read More


UN warns 900 million poor exposed to climate hazardsPublished on: October 17, 2025 10:11 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- Nearly 900 million of the world's poorest people are directly exposed to climate shocks such as floods, droughts, and extreme heat, the United Nations warned in a new report on Fr... Read More


Soaring healthcare costs: medical devices prices surge by 50%Published on: October 17, 2025 10:07 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- ISLAMABAD - The prices of medical devices, diagnostic kits, and essential healthcare equipment have surged by nearly 50 percent, sparking concern among patients, hospitals, and he... Read More


Trump admits China tariffs unsustainable, but vows fair deal in Xi meetingPublished on: October 17, 2025 9:42 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- U.S. President Donald Trump admitted his proposed 100% tariffs on Chinese goods are not sustainable. However, he blamed China for the worsening trade situation. He said China forc... Read More


Pakistan demands action on Afghan violence and terrorPublished on: October 17, 2025 8:27 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- Pakistan has strongly condemned recent incidents of violence and mistreatment of bodies in Afghanistan. The Foreign Office called these actions inhumane and unacceptable. Official... Read More


Truce extended: Pakistan, Afghanistan eye peace in DohaPublished on: October 17, 2025 8:13 PM

PESHAWAR, Oct. 17 -- Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to extend their 48-hour ceasefire until planned peace talks conclude in Doha, security sources confirmed Friday. The extension follows deadly ... Read More


Israel accused of organ theft from Palestinian martyrs' bodiesPublished on: October 17, 2025 7:18 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- Gaza officials have accused the Israeli military of stealing organs from the bodies of Palestinian martyrs. They claim many bodies showed clear signs of torture and murder. Over t... Read More


71 New dengue cases in KP amid climate warningsPublished on: October 17, 2025 7:08 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa confirmed 71 new dengue cases in the last 24 hours, according to a report from the Directorate-General Health Services. Of these, 27 patients are hospitalised, ... Read More


Govt defers power bills for flood-hit areas until DecemberPublished on: October 17, 2025 6:34 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- The government has given major relief to flood-affected power consumers by deferring electricity bills from August to December. This applies to commercial and agricultural users i... Read More