Ikram Junaidi

PTI skips security moot over ‘lack of contact’ with Imran

Opposition leaders warn against opening up new fronts. Updated 19 Mar, 2025 09:18am

Senator advocates tax incentives for ‘green construction projects’

Expert says Pakistan produces 25-30pc of construction waste, most of which ends up in landfills Published 18 Mar, 2025 07:50am

Key decisions expected as leaders meet on security issues today

Strict security arrangements in place, media barred from Parliament House. Updated 18 Mar, 2025 10:56am

Plan launched to eradicate spinal muscular atrophy

ISLAMABAD: A five-year plan to eradicate spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a genetic disorder causing progressive ... Published 17 Mar, 2025 06:09am

PMDC, colleges’ body at loggerheads over fee issue

Council claims consensus over revision of tuition costs at private medical institutions. Updated 17 Mar, 2025 10:19am

Kidney diseases eighth leading cause of death worldwide: nephrologist

ISLAMABAD: An estimated 850 million people worldwide are afflicted with some form of kidney disease which is the... Published 16 Mar, 2025 06:32am

National security conference futile without Imran: PTI

Party accuses govt of politicising terrorism, internal security. Updated 16 Mar, 2025 09:29am

Poliovirus found in environmental samples from 12 districts

Next nationwide campaign scheduled from April 21 to 27. Published 16 Mar, 2025 06:32am

Ministers vow to improve health facilities

Provincial ministers assure they would cooperate with the Centre in the best interest of the masses. Updated 14 Mar, 2025 09:10am

Shehbaz asks PMDC to explain ‘delay’ in FIA inquiry against colleges

Registrar says provided relevant documents to agency; spokesperson says provided relevant record to FIA. Updated 13 Mar, 2025 11:06am

Polio fight is a national responsibility, says health minister Mustafa Kamal

Officials say situation has improved with only 6 cases being detected from across the country so far this year. Updated 13 Mar, 2025 10:48am

Senators split over regulating private medical college fees

Senate committee’s chairman backs private colleges as others demand refund to students until logical conclusion of the issue. Updated 12 Mar, 2025 11:13am

Bilawal wants Council of Common Interests to decide canals’ fate

PPP chairperson endorses Green Pakistan initiative; urges govt to review project to ensure "no harm" to any federating unit. Updated 12 Mar, 2025 08:17am

Minister calls for urgent action to address Pakistan’s growing health crisis

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Monday stressed the... Published 11 Mar, 2025 07:57am

President’s address splits lawmakers along party lines

PTI’s Gohar says Zardari did not even interact with them before address; treasury members term opposition’s attitude "unfortunate". Updated 11 Mar, 2025 09:45am

‘Lethargic attitude’ of PMDC proving hurdle in probe against seven colleges: FIA

Letter to council says agency has repeatedly sought clarifications and provision of documents for 3 years. Updated 10 Mar, 2025 11:07am

Women showed commitment to shaping legislative priorities, says Fafen

Report shows how women legislators proposed many more agenda items than their male counterparts in parliament. Published 10 Mar, 2025 06:19am

Educationist Dr Syed Rifaat Hussain laid to rest

ISLAMABAD: Prominent educationist Dr Syed Rifaat Hussain was laid to rest in a graveyard of Kuri in Islamabad Friday... Published 09 Mar, 2025 06:31am

PTI slams govt for not bringing Senator Ejaz to parliament

Sheikh Waqqas says defiance of Senate chairman’s order undermines parliamentary system. Updated 09 Mar, 2025 11:17am

Banking data theft attacks on smartphones surged in 2024

ISLAMABAD: The number of cyberattacks on smartphones to steal users’ banking credentials surged by 196 per cent in... Published 07 Mar, 2025 06:22am