Ikram Junaidi is a staff correspondent for Dawn with over 25 years of experience. He covers national politics, particularly opposition parties, as well as public health issues.
Experts urge both sides to adopt pragmatic cooperation, calibrated security measures, expanded trade and stronger Track 1.5 and Track II diplomacy.
Updated04 Aug, 202609:32am
Last month, the FIA’s Anti-Corruption Circle conducted a trap raid at Pims under the supervision of a judicial magistrate and with prior approval from the competent authority.
Updated03 Aug, 202609:23am
At least 112 security personnel martyred during July, the highest monthly toll since January 2023; highest number of terrorists killed in a single month in more than a decade.
Updated01 Aug, 202611:27pm
Dr Bharath says effective measures for maternal and child healthcare and family planning had become an urgent national priority.
Published30 Jul, 202607:04am
Along with high cost, other factors such as shortage of trained staff impede equipping hospitals with equipment, says doctor.
Updated29 Jul, 202608:47am
The national prevalence rate for Hepatitis C ranges between 4.8pc and 7.5pc, while Hepatitis B affects 1.1pc to 1.7pc of the population.
Updated28 Jul, 202608:45am
• Pakistan claims virus eradication is within reach as cases have dropped sharply • Informs Independent Monitoring Board that
Published28 Jul, 202607:14am
"Poliovirus footprint is narrowing, but it is now concentrated in the most difficult geographies,” the Pakistani delegation informs IMB.
Published27 Jul, 202607:23pm
Two rulings on appeals may influence future proceedings before PMDC, litigation and civil claims about medical negligence, misconduct.
Updated27 Jul, 202608:05am
Along with financial constraints, there is a severe issue of human resources, such as specialised and trained staff to run ventilators, says Pims executive director.
Published26 Jul, 202609:53pm
Russian embassy extended offer to arrange trip for students successfully completing Russian language course at model college.
Published26 Jul, 202607:03am
PTI information secretary says the rulers have perfected a dual system: free fuel and luxuries for the elite, and daily fuel bombs for the public.
Updated26 Jul, 202608:28am
Capital Development Authority partially demolished and sealed the office in May 2024, citing building bylaw violations and state-land encroachments.
Updated24 Jul, 202608:28am
