PAKISTAN

A national tragedy exposes systemic negligence; apathy

A national tragedy exposes systemic negligence; apathy Ansar Mahmood Bhatti ISLAMABAD: A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Islamabad, where 14 newborn babies reportedly lost their Read More

Pims tragedy: Health Minister Kamal offers himself for accountability amid criticism

Pims tragedy: Health Minister Kamal offers himself for accountability amid criticism

ISLAMABAD, AUG 26: Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal on Wednesday offered himself to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for accountability over the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) tragedy amid criticism.Read More

Eid Milad un Nabi being celebrated across Pakistan with religious fervour

Eid Milad un Nabi being celebrated across Pakistan with religious fervour

ISLAMABAD, AUG 26: Muslims across Pakistan are observing Eid Milad un Nabi (Peace Be Upon Him) today with religious fervour and solemnity, with prayers, processions and special programmes being held Read More

At least 15 infants die in Pims gynae ward’s nursery fire: officials

At least 15 infants die in Pims gynae ward's nursery fire: officials

ISLAMABAD: At least 15 infants died after a fire broke out in the gynaecology ward of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims), officials said on Wednesday. According to Pims officials,Read More

Pakistan rejects Afghan Taliban claims of involvement in Badakhshan violence

Pakistan rejects Afghan Taliban claims of involvement in Badakhshan violence

ISLAMABAD, AUG 25: Pakistan has categorically rejected the baseless allegation of the Afghan Taliban regime that its forces supported or accompanied armed opposition groups in Badakhshan. In an interview with Read More

Imran’s hospital transfer: SC to take up Dr Uzma’s contempt plea on Sept 16

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court will take up on Sept 16 a contempt of court petition filed by Dr Uzma Khan against the government for allegedly violating its Aug 18 directions Read More