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WHO confirms polio resurgence in papua new guinea after 25 years

Pakistan, May 16 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially confirmed a new outbreak of polio in Papua New Guinea, marking the country's first resurgence since being declared polio-free in ... Read More


President Zardari, PM Shehbaz Salute Armed Forces on Youm-e-Tashakkur

Pakistan, May 16 -- Pakistan on Friday observed Youm-e-Tashakkur (Thanksgiving Day) to commemorate the successful conclusion of Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos, launched in response to what authorities te... Read More


Prices rise again: Chicken, eggs, and sugar push weekly inflation up

Pakistan, May 16 -- Pakistan's weekly inflation went up by 1.03% during the week ending May 15, 2025. This increase came mainly due to higher prices of chicken, eggs, and sugar. According to the Pakis... Read More


Oil Prices Rise on U.S.-China Trade Truce, Eye 1% Weekly Gain

Pakistan, May 16 -- Oil prices rose slightly on Friday, recovering some ground after a sharp drop in the previous session, as optimism surrounding U.S.-China trade relations offset concerns about a po... Read More


Ukraine and Russia begin direct ceasefire talks in Istanbul

Pakistan, May 16 -- Istanbul, May 16, 2025 - Ukrainian and Russian officials have begun direct ceasefire talks in Istanbul, marking the first such engagement since 2022. The negotiations aim to find c... Read More


Naqvi Hails Armed Forces for Repelling Indian Aggression on Youm-e-Tashakur

Pakistan, May 16 -- In a forceful statement, Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi celebrated Youm-e-Tashakkur, or the Day of Gratitude, by praising what he called Pakistan's "decisive victory" over ... Read More


James Van Der Beek Lands First Acting Role After Cancer Diagnosis

Pakistan, May 16 -- James Van Der Beek is stepping back into the spotlight after a personal health battle, announcing a new acting role months after revealing his colorectal cancer diagnosis. On Thur... Read More


Ahmadi doctor shot dead in Sargodha hospital attack

SARGODHA, May 16 -- An Ahmadi doctor, Sheikh Mahmood Ahmad, was shot dead by an unidentified gunman on Friday at a private hospital in Sargodha, Punjab. According to Jammat Ahmadiyya Pakistan spokespe... Read More


India questions IMF's financial support to Pakistan amidst terrorism allegations

Pakistan, May 16 -- In a recent statement, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to reconsider its $1 billion loan to Pakistan, alleging that the funds woul... Read More


SIC challenges new bench in reserved seats case, demands transparency

Pakistan, May 16 -- The Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) has filed three miscellaneous petitions in the Supreme Court, challenging the bench assigned to hear the reserved seats case. The petitions, submitt... Read More