Monday, April 6th, 2026
Illegal kidney transplant case: SC expresses dismay over accused doctor’s absence
ISLAMABAD, Apr 6 (DNA): The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday expressed strong displeasure over the absence of an accused doctor in a serious case involving illegal kidney transplants, terming the matter highly alarming and of an extraordinary nature. A two-member bench headed by Justice Hashim Kakar heard the case against Dr. Fawad Mumtaz, who is accused of performing illegal kidney transplants while posing as a plastic surgeon. During the hearing, Director Legal Punjab, Imran Ahmed, and defense counsel appeared before the court. The Director Legal informed the bench thatRead More
Pakistan, Portugal stress de-escalation, dialogue
News Story ISLAMABAD, APR 6 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Portugal’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Paulo Rangel on Monday, during which both leaders discussed the evolving regional situation and emphasized the need for peace and stability. During the call, Ishaq Dar underscored the urgent need for de-escalation amid ongoing regional tensions, highlighting Pakistan’s consistent efforts to promote dialogue and diplomacy as the only viable path toward lasting peace. He reiterated Islamabad’s commitment to playing a constructive role in reducing tensions and fosteringRead More
Three cops martyred in Bannu firing Incidents
PESHAWAR, Apr 06 (DNA): In two separate firing incidents in the district of Bannu, unidentified armed assailants martyred three police personnel, creating panic and fear in the area on Monday. According to Bannu police, the first incident occurred in the Kinger Jan Bahadur area of Mandan, where a police official identified as Sher Muhammad Khan was shot dead. Police said he was on his way to duty when targeted by unknown attackers. Immediately after the incident, the area was cordoned off, and the body was shifted to a nearby hospital.Read More
Islamabad Safe City to be upgraded to ‘Capital Smart City’
ISLAMABAD, Apr 6 (DNA): The federal government has decided to transform the Islamabad Safe City project into a fully integrated Capital Smart City, aimed at modernizing policing, traffic management, and civic services. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the Safe City Headquarters in Islamabad, where he chaired a high-level meeting to review progress on Phase-II of the Safe City project. During the briefing, it was decided that all ongoing work under Phase-II will be completed by May 30. The minister directed authorities to ensure the timely completion of the project withoutRead More
Al-Shifa Trust warns screening gaps raise blindness risk for premature babies
ISLAMABAD, APR 6 /DNA/ – Premature babies in Pakistan are losing their sight at rates far above global averages as a treatable eye condition, retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), continues to go undetected across large parts of the country, according to data compiled by Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital. ROP develops when abnormal blood vessels grow in the retina of premature infants, which can lead to permanent blindness. Although timely screening and treatment can prevent most cases, access to ROP services remains limited, with only a small number of hospitals offering consistentRead More