New Delhi: Torrential rains and floods across South Asia are posing severe risks to over 6 million children in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Pakistan, as per a new statement by the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (U…
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SECP Revises Illustration Format for Life Insurance and Family Takaful Products
Islamabad: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced a new illustration format for life insurance and family takaful products with savings components. This initiative, encapsulated in S.R.O. 1088 (I)/2024, is designed to…
Read MorePakistan Commemorates Police Martyrs’ Day, Honoring Fallen Heroes
Karachi: Pakistan observes Police Martyrs’ Day on August 4, honoring the sacrifice of officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, particularly highlighting the martyrdom of IGKPK Safwat Ghayur during a terrorist attack in 2010. This day reflect…
Read MoreTragic Drownings Claim Lives of Two Youths in Chenab River, Reasi
Jammu: In separate incidents in the Reasi district, two young individuals—a girl and a boy—tragically lost their lives by drowning in the Chenab River, marking a sorrowful day for the local community.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the first in…
Read MoreKarachi Deputy Mayor Reports City Well-Prepared and Stable After Recent Rains
Karachi: Following recent rainfall, Deputy Mayor Salman Abdullah Murad declared that Karachi’s preparations have successfully mitigated any adverse effects, with all underpasses cleared and storm drains functioning properly.
According to Karachi Met…
Read MoreProtests Erupt in Jammu Over Civilian Death Allegedly Caused by Police
Jammu: Tensions escalated in Jammu following the death of 27-year-old Shubam Sharma, who reportedly died due to police brutality. A forceful protest broke out in the Bantalab locality, where residents voiced their anger against the Indian police and d…
Read MoreEditors Guild of India Raises Alarm Over New Criminal Laws Impacting Press Freedom
New Delhi: The Editors Guild of India (EGI) has issued a stark warning about the potential threats to press freedom posed by recent amendments to criminal laws, expressing serious concerns over the implications for journalistic integrity.
According …
Read MorePakistan Eyes US Role in South Asia Peace, Kashmir Resolution Ahead of Presidential Election
New York: Amid the U.S. presidential election race, Pakistan’s outgoing Ambassador Masood Khan expressed hopes that the next U.S. administration would prioritize peace in South Asia and help resolve the longstanding Kashmir dispute. His comments come …
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