News stories for Ikram Junaidi

Fissures take a toll on PTI internal discipline

Gohar rejects resignation after Firdous Naqvi steps down from additional secretary general post; Mashal Yousafzai quits party WhatsApp groups over disagreements with top leaders.

Updated 23 Oct, 2026 07:43am

‘Journalist safety laws only on paper due to weak complaint systems’

According to report, 65pc of respondents say they have faced work-related threats or interference.

Published 22 Oct, 2026 05:40am

Health authorities dismiss reports of insulin shortage

ISLAMABAD: Authorities on Tuesday denied reports of a widespread insulin shortage in the country, saying that only...

Published 21 Oct, 2026 07:05am

Ninth health secretary in 19 months appointed

ISLAMABAD: The health ministry has a new secretary, again, with the Establishment Division notifying Momin Agha as...

Published 21 Oct, 2026 07:04am

Health ministry gets Momin Agha as 9th secretary in 19 months

Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has said he has nothing to do with the changes as the Establishment Division is empowered to make such decisions.

Published 20 Oct, 2026 01:53pm

Health authorities dismiss reports of insulin shortage, cite unavailability of one brand

Officials say alternatives for the unavailable brand remain available in local markets.

Published 20 Oct, 2026 11:24am

Health secretary takes stock of Pims’ administrative, operational challenges

The secretary visited the new emergency department and reviewed preparations for making the facility operational.

Updated 20 Oct, 2026 09:53am

PTI remains split over future course of action

Core committee meeting ends after two days without adopting any recommendations; participants demand removal of NA leader.

Updated 20 Oct, 2026 08:20am

Karachi reports first polio case of the year

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reported its seventh polio case of the year, with a six-month-old boy from Karachi’s ...

Published 20 Oct, 2026 06:57am

Karachi reports its first polio case in over 1.5 years, bringing this year's countrywide tally to 7

Affected child is a six-month-old boy from UC Jamali Colony in East district.

Published 19 Oct, 2026 07:45pm

Questions raised over Islamabad's Pims doctors’ absorption process

Doctors urge health ministry to implement SC judgement without discrimination.

Updated 19 Oct, 2026 10:02am

Recriminations grow over failure of PTI protest plan

Salman Akram Raja tries to quell talk of "disagreement" among core committee members.

Updated 19 Oct, 2026 08:08am

PM orders probe into vaccine procurement for pilgrims

Seven pharmaceutical companies have challenged the tender in IHC, alleging violations of procurement rules and lack of transparency.

Updated 18 Oct, 2026 09:17am

TTAP ‘suspends all talks’ until meeting with Imran

• Gives Achakzai sole authority over future negotiations with govt • PTI leaders privately criticise handling of talks

Published 16 Oct, 2026 07:18am

Seven pharma firms challenge vaccination contract for pilgrims, overseas job seekers

Violations of public procurement rules, lack of transparency alleged; minister terms allegations incorrect

Published 15 Oct, 2026 06:59am

Strategy to end violence against children unveiled

Strategy developed by the Ministry of Human Rights in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 08:46am

PTI seeks production orders for nine ‘detained’ MNAs

Afridi’s brother, speaker’s cousin move high court to trace their relatives.

Published 14 Oct, 2026 07:02am

PTI calls October 11 a ‘dark day’ for democracy

• Claims fatalities in KP fell by 16pc, while nationwide toll rose by 9pc in first nine months of this year • Party submits

Published 13 Oct, 2026 06:59am

Afridi, other KP ministers ‘in preventive custody’: govt

• Minister says those facing cases, charges will be tried; others will be released • Opposition leaders flay federal govt move,