Article: In a recent press conference in Islamabad, former Prime Minister and senior leader of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Raja Pervaiz Ashraf expressed his support for the coalition government. He stated that the government has taken notice of the party’s walkout on the Ordinance issue, which is a positive development. Ashraf emphasized that the ruling coalition has full unity, which is in the best interest of Pakistan. The former Prime Minister emphasized that the party will continue to work towards resolving the issue of the opposition leader’s appointment in the National Assembly. He stated that the party will not…
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Pakistani authorities have confirmed a new polio case in North Waziristan’s South Waziristan district. According to the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), the affected child’s samples were taken last year, making this polio case a year-old one. NEOC reports that a total of 31 polio cases have been recorded in Pakistan so far in 2025, with polio being an incurable disease that can cause lifelong disability. The NEOC has announced that the upcoming national anti-polio campaign will be held from February 2 to 8 across the country. During this campaign, over 45 million children will be administered with polio drops…
Pakistan Faces Winter’s Wrath: Lahore Hospitals Overwhelmed by Respiratory Cases **Article:** Lahore, Pakistan – As the winter season intensifies in Lahore, hospitals in the city are struggling to cope with a surge in respiratory cases, including pneumonia, bronchitis, and asthma. According to Dr. Abdul Madabir, Medical Superintendent at Mayo Hospital, the number of patients visiting the hospital has increased by 10% in January, with more people being affected by the dry and cold weather. “We are seeing a rise in cases of stomach problems, particularly among those who consume street food, such as soups and fish, from markets,” Dr. Madabir…
The Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Kundi, and the Chief Minister of Sindh, Saeed Afridi, received critical political advice during a meeting. In a statement, Governor Kundi stated that the Chief Minister should focus on the problems of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa rather than advocating for Afghanistan. Governor Kundi further said that the Chief Minister should clarify whether Afghanistan is involved in terrorism or not. He added that the Chief Minister should brief the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and facts will come to the surface then. Kundi expressed his disappointment over the Chief Minister’s statement against the Sindh government. He stated that the…
The governments of Pakistan and Japan have signed a grant agreement to support the health and well-being of children in Southern Punjab. According to the economic affairs division, the Japanese government has agreed to provide $18.62 million in grants to upgrade the facilities at the Children’s Hospital and Institute of Child Health in Multan. The agreement is part of a broader initiative to promote bilateral cooperation between the two countries. Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Japanese ambassador emphasized the importance of maintaining close ties with the government of Pakistan and pledged to strengthen friendly relations and mutual cooperation. Meanwhile,…
Pakistan’s Minister for Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik, has strengthened bilateral ties with Saudi Arabia by attending the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh and meeting with the Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources. During the meeting, both parties discussed ways to enhance cooperation in the mineral sector. The Saudi Minister of Industry praised Pakistan’s participation in the Future Minerals Forum and emphasized that Pakistan’s young workforce is a valuable asset. Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik stated that the Geological Survey of Pakistan is working with the Saudi Geological Survey and highlighted the immense mineral potential of the Tethyan Belt, which is…
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) held its parliamentary party meeting, which was chaired by Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari via Zoom. The meeting was attended by key leaders, including Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, Naveed Qamar, Aijaz Jakhrani, Shazia Marri, Qamar Zaman Kaira, Ghulam Murtaza Jatoi, Shahla Raza, Qadir Patel, Agha Rafi, Nabeel Gabol, Shafiqullah Khan, and others. According to sources, the meeting discussed the PPP’s stance on the ordinance issue. The members of the assembly raised concerns about the lack of funds for development projects. The names of important personalities, including President Zardari, Nawaz Sharif, and PTI’s founder, will be auctioned off…
Pakistan’s National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has confirmed that the appointment of the opposition leader will be finalized by Thursday. Following a meeting with Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Kundi and Chief Minister Punjab Suhail Anwar Khan, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq expressed hope that a consensus would be reached on the opposition leader’s appointment. The PTI’s Chief Whip Malik Amir Dogar wrote a letter to the Speaker, stating that the opposition had already agreed on MQM-P’s Mahmood Khan Achakzai as their leader. The letter further mentioned that the opposition leader’s seat was currently vacant and that the opposition had the right…
Karachi, Sindh: The Minister for Local Government in Sindh, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, has requested the PTI to reconsider their call for a Pehel Jam strike on February 8th. While addressing a gathering in Korangi, Shah stated that the PTI’s call for the strike should be withdrawn, as the government cannot afford to deal with the potential chaos and unrest that may follow. He alleged that PTI workers are trying to recreate the May 9th tragedy and that their own workers would face difficulties if the strike call is not withdrawn. The Sindh Minister further stated that the PTI’s intention…
The federal Minister for Interior, Tahir Chaudhry, has suggested that the members of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly focus on their Chief Minister rather than writing letters to the federation. Speaking to Geo News in Islamabad, Minister Chaudhry stated that the assembly members should ask their Chief Minister why they did not attend the Prime Minister’s meeting. Chaudhry, a senator, emphasized that the politics of Red Lines has come to an end. He questioned, “If a briefing is given by the Prime Minister or the Interior Minister or the authorities, why didn’t Saeed Afridi attend it? The assembly members should ask…
