H5N1 could trigger a pandemic worse than COVID-19, experts warn
Health experts have sounded the alarm over the rapid spread of Bird Flu also known as Avian Influenza warning that its most dangerous strain,H5N1, could trigger a pandemic more severe than COVID-19 if it acquires the ability to spread easily among humans. Bird Flu is a highly contagious virus that
Stronger cold waves expected in coming days: Met Office
PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast cold and dry weather across most parts of the country in the coming days, with severe chill expected during the mornings and evenings in northern and mountainous regions. According to the PMD, temperatures are likely to drop further in Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and
Crackdown against timber mafia in Haripur, vehicles recovered
HARIPUR: In a joint operation against the timber mafia in Haripur district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, police and the Forest Department recovered multiple trucks and seized illegal equipment used for logging. According to local sources, the operation was carried out in the Pharhari hills, where the timber mafia was illegally felling walnut
Barrister Gohar raises Imran Khan meeting issue during opposition meeting with Ayaz Sadiq
ISLAMABAD: The opposition leaders met with National assembly speaker Ayaz Sadiq and raised the issue of meetings between the Pakistan Tahreek-i-Insaf founder Imran Khan and his family members. The opposition has formed a joint committee comprising members of the senate and national assembly. The committee’s delegation met with national assembly
Meeting with PTI founder Imran Khan should be conducted legally, says Rana Sanaullah
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s Advisor on Political Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, has stated that any meeting with Imran Khan should be conducted in accordance with the law. Rana Sanaullah said that founder of Pakistan Tahreek-i-Insaf Imran Khan should be allowed a meeting party leaders and family members, but after meeting with
KP government actions are condemnable, says Atta Tarar
Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has described the behavior of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government as regrettable and condemnable. In a statement, the minister questioned, If these sit-ins continue, who will focus on running the province?. He added that the KP government is making illegal demands that go against jail regulations.
Fire erupts in Sawat hills, containment efforts underway
SAWAT: A wildfire erupted in the hills of Fizzagat Darul Qaza in Swat, prompting an intensive firefighting operation that has been underway for the past two hours. A wildfire erupted on Fizzagat Darul Qaza Hill in Swat, triggering an intensive firefighting operation that has been ongoing for the past two hours.
Governor Faisal Kundi advises CM Afridi on governance
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor Faisal Kareem Kundi advised Chief Minster Muhammad Sohail Afridi to Balance politics and governance. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Kareem Kundi said he learned through television that the provincial Chief Minister had staged a sit-in. He stated that politics and governance are separate matters, and the Chief
Peshawar-Islamabad motorway closed for traffic
ISLAMABAD: The National Highway and Motorway Police (NHMP) has closed the Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway to all types of traffic due to dense fog on Friday night. An NHMP official announced that the motorway is currently closed, and commuters are advised to use the Grand Trunk Road for emergency travel until the
Legal paths closed, constitutional fight will now go to public: Shafi Jan
PESHAWAR: Special Assistant to the Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Information and Public Relations, Shafi Jan, has said that Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi’s symbolic overnight sit-in outside Adiala Jail after being barred for the eighth consecutive time from meeting PTI Founding Chairman Imran Khan- exposes the Punjab government’s “brazen disregard
