Former AJK PM & PTI Leader Sardar Qayyum Niazi Arrested Over May 9 Violence

Police in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) arrested former Prime Minister Sardar Abdul Qayyum Niazi, the regional president of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), on Sunday. The arrest took place in Samahni, where Niazi had arrived to speak at a PTI rally. Officials stated that he was detained under Section 16 of the Maintenance of Public Order […]

KP CM Gandapur Denies Resignation Rumors, Affirms Loyalty to PTI Founder Imran Khan

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has refuted rumors suggesting that PTI founder Imran Khan sought his resignation. In a public statement on Sunday, Gandapur asserted that he became CM due to Imran Khan’s trust and that the provincial government represents the PTI’s mandate. “I am here because the PTI founder has confidence in […]

President Zardari Urges Improved Security and Development in Balochistan

President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday directed Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti to enhance peace and security in the province while also focusing on improving the living standards of its people. The president issued these directives during a meeting with the chief minister at Bilawal House in Karachi. He emphasized the need to ensure […]

Breaking the Morning Phone Habit: How a Sociologist Transformed Her Routine

Most of us wake up and immediately reach for our phones—checking messages, scrolling through social media, or catching up on news. But for sociologist Caitlin Begg, this habit became something she consciously rejected. The 30-year-old founder of Authentic Social, a research lab exploring sociology and technology, realized her screen time was spiraling out of control, especially […]

Khawaja Asif Praises Iran’s Role, Highlights Defense Diplomacy for Common Security

Pakistan and Iran reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations during a high-level meeting between their defence ministers in Islamabad on Saturday. The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in areas of mutual interest, particularly regional security and counter-terrorism efforts. Both nations emphasized the importance of collaborative strategies to address common challenges and promote stability in […]

Pakistan Braces for New Monsoon Onslaught as Flood Threats Loom

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued warnings of another intense rain spell set to lash the country from August 4-7, raising concerns about worsening floods in already vulnerable regions. The forecast predicts strengthening monsoon currents and a westerly wave that could trigger heavy downpours, particularly in northern and central Pakistan. Regional Breakdown of […]

FM Dar calls on Iranian president, reaffirms deep commitment to ties

Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian in Islamabad on Sunday, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to deepening historic ties with its neighbor. During the meeting, Dar emphasized the strong foundations of the bilateral relationship, rooted in shared cultural heritage, faith, and mutual respect, according to a Foreign […]

Govt Assures No Hurdles in Issuing Visas, NICOP to Imran Khan’s Sons

Pakistan’s Minister of State for Interior, Talal Chaudhry, has stated that the sons of PTI founder Imran Khan will face no obstacles in obtaining visas or National Identity Cards for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) if they apply. Speaking on Geo News’ Naya Pakistan, the PML-N senator emphasized that the government would process their applications without delay. He […]

Ghana Strengthens Safeguarding Measures in Health Programs Through PRSEAH Training

Sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH) pose serious risks to the integrity of development and health programs, harming survivors while weakening trust in systems designed to protect vulnerable populations. Recognizing this, the World Health Organization (WHO) Ghana recently conducted a specialized training session on Prevention and Response to Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PRSEAH) in […]

Ghana Takes Crucial Step Toward Eliminating Cervical Cancer with HPV Vaccine Rollout

Cervical cancer remains one of the deadliest yet most preventable cancers for women globally, claiming over 340,000 lives each year. The burden is disproportionately high in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where limited access to screening and vaccination leads to nine out of ten cervical cancer deaths. In Ghana, an estimated 3,000 […]