Mosques, markets prioritised as Punjab outlines Ramazan security plan

The Punjab Home Department on Friday issued detailed security guidelines for the upcoming month of Ramazan, prioritising the protection of mosques, religious sites and Ramazan markets across the province. Under the directives, authorities have been instructed to take strict action against hoarders and profiteers, regulate the use of loudspeakers in line with the Punjab Sound […]

5.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Khuzdar

A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck 86 kilometres northeast of Khuzdar in Balochistan on Friday, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported. Several districts in Sindh and Balochistan experienced earthquake tremors, according to the Seismic Monitoring Centre of the PMD. Initial tremors were recorded at a magnitude of 3.8, followed by a second quake measuring 5.8. The tremors […]

Imran health row triggers PTI-govt showdown in Senate

Heated scenes unfolded in the Senate on Thursday after Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senators staged a protest over Imran Khan’s health, placing his photographs on their desks, prompting objections from treasury members and ultimately forcing the chair to adjourn proceedings. The confrontation followed remarks by Opposition Leader and Majlis Wahdatul Muslimeen (MWM) chief Allama Raja Nasir […]

China orders milk toxin tests

China’s national market regulator instructed infant formula manufacturers on Thursday to conduct tests for the toxin identified in a global product recall, which has been linked to a Chinese biotech company. Since December, several manufacturers, including Swiss giant Nestle, have issued recalls of infant formula that could be contaminated with cereulide in more than 60 […]