LAHORE: Storm Mekkhala and Higos have battered eastern and western regions of Japan with torrential rains, severely disrupting daily life. According to Japanese media, over 350 mm of rainfall was recorded in Yanai City. The relentless downpours triggered a landslide in Yamaguchi Prefecture, which struck a residential home, leaving three people injured and one person…
Punjab’s public healthcare system is in freefall. What was once a model of reform offering near-universal coverage through the Sehat Sahulat Card to 29.3 million families has been systematically dismantled. Between 2018 and 2022, the province boasted a 98% satisfaction rate, immunisation coverage of 92%, and a COVID-19 response that drew global praise. Today, those…
ISLAMABAD: In a thrilling match on Monday, Algeria fought back from behind to beat Jordan 2-1, keeping their World Cup dreams alive with one game to spare. The North African team showed resilience and determination, scoring two vital second-half goals from substitutes Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri to turn the game around. Jordan took an…
ISLAMABAD: Google DeepMind and independent film studio A24 have announced a new partnership aimed at exploring how artificial intelligence can support filmmakers and creative professionals. The collaboration focuses on helping artists develop innovative workflows and techniques, ensuring that future AI tools are shaped by the creators who will use them. In a statement, DeepMind CEO…
LAHORE :The 8th session of Halqa Arbab-e-Zauq Lahore was held at the historic Pak Tea House, presided over by Ejaz Kanwar Raja. The proceedings began with Joint Secretary Shahzad Faramosh reading out the minutes of the previous meeting. Following this, Wajid Amir performed the duties of the moderator (Naqeeb-e-Mehfil) for a Mehfil-e-Musalma (a poetic symposium…
Complete Coordination to Ensure Peaceful Conduct of Ashura Processions and Friday Prayers:Punjab Minister for Information and Culture LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari, during her visit to the Faisalabad Division on tuesday, met members of the Divisional Peace Committee and held detailed discussions on maintaining peace, inter-sect harmony, and promoting brotherhood during…
In a bustling classroom in the heart of Karachi, twelve-year-old Ayesha stares at a blank page. The prompt on the chalkboard is deceptively simple: “Write a story about anything you want.” An hour later, the page remains empty. It is not for a lack of imagination Ayesha dreams of talking moons and hidden valleys but…
General Secretary PP Central Punjab Syed Hassan Murtaza congratulates the people of Gilgit-Baltistan for choosing the new Chief Minister Amjad Hussain LAHORE: Expressing satisfaction over the formation of the government in Gilgit-Baltistan, General Secretary Pakistan Peoples Party Central Punjab Syed Hassan Murtaza has said that the leadership of the Pakistan Peoples Party has successfully completed…
Chairperson of the Noble Journalist Women Group Nasira Atique expressed her deep grief over the incident, and says Police trace the culprits swiftly LAHORE : The Noble Journalist Women Group has strongly condemned the major robbery at the residence of renowned columnist and senior journalist, Syed Nasir Raza Shirazi, in the Walton area of Lahore….
Few personalities have exerted such a lasting influence on Pakistan’s political history as the woman widely regarded as an icon of democracy. One woman, unwavering in the face of adversity, devoted her life to the ideals of democratic governance, equality, and the empowerment of the people, earning this distinction in a league of her own….
