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‘No need to panic’ about monkeypox virus: expert
KARACHI:
As rumours spread about the monkeypox virus, a leading medical professional from the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) has urged the public to 'not panic' as the virus does not spread 'easily' when compared to the highly…
Constable killed during raid at PTI leader’s home in Model…
LAHORE:
Constable Kamal Ahmad was killed during a raid by a police team at a residence in Model Town C-Block, to arrest a local Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader.
On late Monday night, the constable was shot dead when a bullet fired…
Sindh imposes Section 144 amid upsurge in terror attacks
The Sindh government on Tuesday imposed Section 144 across the province for at least 20 days in the wake of "rising terror incidents" in the province, especially Karachi.
After the imposition of the law, all types of public gatherings…
Islamabad braces for PTI’s long march as crackdown…
KARACHI/LAHORE:
In a bid to stop the long march of the ousted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), police launched a crackdown on the former ruling party and raided the houses of almost all party leaders forcing them to go into hiding.
In…
SBP jacks up interest rate by 150bps, rises to 13.75%
Business Reporter
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday raised the benchmark policy rate by 150 basis points (bps) to 13.75% for the next six weeks to maintain the balance between inflation and economic growth.
The…
Iranian firefighting aircraft to join operation as Balochistan…
Bureau Report
QUETTA: A firefighting airplane provided by Iran is expected to start aiding in efforts to extinguish the forest fire which has been raging since days in Balochistan's Koh-i-Suleman range, Forest Officer Ateeq Karar said on…
PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif decides to stay in govt despite…
Special Correspondent
ISLAMABAD: After extensive deliberation, PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif has decided to continue running the government as he refused to dissolve the national assembly amid political pressure and economic woes, Country…
PANAH Organized a National Dialogue on the Health and Economy…
Pakistan National Heart Association (PANAH) Organized pre budget “National Dialogue on Disadvantages of Sugary Drinks to Health and Economy".It was presided by President PANAH Major General (retd) Masood-ur-Rehman Kayani and hosted by…
DOES THE TALIBAN POSE A CYBER-THREAT?
WASHINGTON:
The rapid advancement in cyber capabilities and greater dependence on cyberspace has not only changed the landscape of modern wars but also introduced a new dimension of threats, especially in cyberspace. Seemingly harmless…
Analysts see 100bps rate hike
KARACHI:
Pakistan’s central bank is scheduled to meet on Monday to announce the key policy rate for the next six weeks.
The bank is highly expected to increase the rate by 100 basis points (bps) to 13.25% to counter a high inflation…