Category: Pakistan
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PIMS Tragedy Report Finds Staff Tried to Rescue Babies, Cause of Fire Still Unknown
ISLAMABAD: The interim inquiry report into the PIMS nursery tragedy has revealed that hospital staff made efforts to rescue newborn babies during the fire, while the exact cause of the blaze remains unknown. The 11-page inquiry report into the incident at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) nursery found that the fire may have…
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Government Rejects CNN Claims About Imran Khan’s Health and Jail Conditions
ISLAMABAD: The government has rejected claims aired by US broadcaster CNN regarding the health and jail conditions of PTI founder Imran Khan. According to the government, Imran Khan is being provided proper medical facilities, family meetings, phone calls, home-cooked food and access to exercise while in prison. The government said Khan’s family members have met…
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One of 14 Newborns Who Died at PIMS Was Unclaimed, Says Mustafa Kamal
ISLAMABAD: Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has revealed that one of the 14 newborn babies who died in the PIMS tragedy was unclaimed. According to Mustafa Kamal, the unclaimed baby was buried by the Edhi Foundation. He said the Rs5 million compensation announced for the affected families would also be given to the Edhi Foundation.…
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Imran Khan Is Completely Fit, Says Khawaja Asif
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said PTI founder Imran Khan is “completely fit,” citing a statement by Khan’s sister, who is also a doctor. Asif said Khan’s sister met him with doctors and checked his blood pressure, which was normal. He alleged that claims about Khan’s deteriorating health were being spread through foreign media to…
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Zardari Reportedly Visits Liechtenstein Over Bilawal’s Marriage Proposal
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has reportedly travelled to the European country of Liechtenstein in connection with a marriage proposal for his son, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, according to sources. Sources claim that President Zardari travelled to Liechtenstein to discuss and finalize the date for Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s marriage. Other members…
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Eight Killed in Firing Between Two Groups in Dadu’s Katcha Area
DADU: At least eight people were killed and three others injured after an exchange of fire between two groups in the Katcha area of Dadu, police said. According to police, the incident occurred following a dispute between two communities over a piece of land. The disagreement reportedly began over the construction or opening of a…
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France Permanently Closes Consulate in Karachi
KARACHI: France has permanently closed its consulate in Karachi, with the French Consulate formally announcing the end of its operations in the city. According to the announcement, the French Consulate in Karachi has been permanently shut down. The development marks the closure of France’s long-standing diplomatic and consular presence in the city. As part of…
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NIH’s Dr Muhammad Salman Appointed PIMS Executive Director for Three Years
ISLAMABAD: Dr Muhammad Salman of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has been appointed as the Executive Director of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) for a period of three years, according to a notification issued by the relevant authorities. The development comes after the suspension of PIMS Executive Director Professor Dr Rana Imran…
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NEPRA Tightens Performance Rules for Power Distribution Companies
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has introduced new performance standards for electricity distribution companies, significantly expanding the criteria used to assess their performance and increasing regulatory oversight of the power distribution sector. The regulatory changes are expected to bring major reforms to Pakistan’s electricity distribution system, with distribution companies now set to…
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government Purchases 50 More Buses for Peshawar BRT
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has purchased 50 additional buses for the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in Peshawar at a cost of Rs2.139 billion, according to official information. The purchase is aimed at addressing the shortage of buses operating on the Peshawar BRT network and improving public transport services for commuters across the city.…
