45 million children under the age of five must be vaccinated from 2.-8. February in 159 districts nationwide Polio campaign. PHOTO: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Polio Eradication Initiative (PEI) on Monday launched the first polio vaccination campaign in 2026 to inoculate 45 million children under the age of five. The week-long campaign will be held […]
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Khawaja Asif says criminal groups operate under the banner of BLA and provide protection to smugglers Defense Minister Khawaja Asif addresses the National Assembly session on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. PHOTO: Facebook/ National Assembly of Pakistan Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said on Monday that Pakistan had to deploy a large number of troops in Balochistan
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Student activists display placards during a rally to mark Kashmir Solidarity Day in Lahore. Photo: AFP ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Monday announced that February 5 would be a public holiday on the occasion of Kashmir Solidarity Day. The announcement was made in a press release from the Cabinet Secretariat, which said a minute’s silence
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New directives ban music, phones, social media sharing as province grapples with education crisis New strict Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) have been issued for girls’ schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). As per the SOPs, it is mandatory to obtain permission from the Director of Higher Education before organizing any function. Music, dancing, modeling or any
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Court orders arrest after rejection of immunity plea, freezes bank accounts and documents Former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khanum. PHOTO: FILE RAWALPINDI: An anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi on Monday issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Aleema Khan, sister of jailed former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan, after she failed to appear in
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The lake is Pakistan’s first man-made reservoir and once a favorite wintering destination for Siberian birds Surrounded by marshes and brackish lagoons, Lake Haleji was once the favorite destination for migratory birds who flew thousands of kilometers from Siberia to enjoy Pakistan’s warm waters during harsh winters. Located about 100 kilometers from Karachi, the perennial
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Discusses commitment to deepen cooperation under the “One World Bank Group” initiative. World Bank President Ajay Pal Singh Banga, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif PHOTO: WORLD BANK/ PMO Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met World Bank Group (WBG) President Ajay Pal Singh Banga in Islamabad on Monday and welcomed him on his first official visit to Pakistan
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Students attend a class at a school on International Literacy Day in Lahore. PHOTO: AFP Pakistan remains the lowest-ranked country in South Asia for literacy, with 63% of people aged 10 and above able to read and write, according to a new report by the Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN). The review draws on
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Overnight follow-up operations continue following coordinated BLA attacks across the province Pakistan’s security forces have continued counter-terrorism operations in Balochistan and killed another 22 terrorists during overnight follow-up operations, security sources said on Monday. The latest casualties bring the total number of terrorists killed in the past three days to at least 177, according to
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A 4×4 vehicle drives through the Indus River during the 14th Indus River Cross Jeep Race in Hund, Swabi. Photo: Express SWABI: The 14th Indus Water Cross Jeep Race was held on Sunday at the scenic Hund site along the River Indus in Swabi district, attracting large crowds and showcasing high-octane motorsport. The event was
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