15 newborns infants died as fire erupts in PIMS nursery
At least 15 children died as a result of a major fire that broke out on Wednesday morning in the newborn nursery of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences PIMS in Islamabad. According to hospital sources, at least 15 newborn babies were burned in the incident. Rescue officials said the
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is experiencing hot and mostly clear weather today
Temperatures across the province are expected to reach 36 degrees Celsius with lows around 28 degrees at night. In the morning, it will be around 30 degrees but will feel like 37 degrees due to humidity. By afternoon, the temperature rises to 36 degrees, and it will feel as hot
Dietitians recommend to add chia seeds in your diet
Chia seeds can be an easy way to boost fibre and nutrients in everyday meals, with dietitians suggesting several simple ways to include them in the diet. One popular option is overnight chia pudding, made by soaking chia seeds in milk or a milk alternative for several hours. The seeds
Hundreds of posts remain vacant in Islamabad government hospitals
A significant shortage of medical staff has been reported at government hospitals in Islamabad, with hundreds of sanctioned positions currently lying vacant. The Federal Ministry of Health has shared details of vacant posts in government hospitals with Parliament, highlighting gaps in the availability of doctors and other healthcare staff. According
Saudi environment minister to arrive in Pakistan today
ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Engineer Abdulrahman Al-Fadley is arriving in Pakistan on Wednesday for an official visit aimed at expanding cooperation in agriculture, food security and water management. During his visit, the Saudi minister and his delegation are expected to meet Pakistani officials to discuss
New rain spell expected across Pakistan from August 27
ISLAMABAD: A fresh spell of thunderstorms and rain is expected to begin in Islamabad and parts of the upper regions from August 27, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The weather department said strong winds are also likely during the spell, while residents should remain cautious during thunderstorms because
Millions of rupees worth of medicines reportedly missing from govt hospital
A significant discrepancy has reportedly emerged between the digital and physical stock of medicines at the Polyclinic Hospital in Islamabad, with sources claiming that medicines worth millions of rupees are recorded in the hospital’s online system but are unavailable at the main dispensary. According to audit team sources, the hospital’s
Spain set to tighten immigration rules, overhaul visa system
Spain has begun preparations for major changes to its immigration and asylum system, with the government approving draft amendments to immigration legislation and a new law governing asylum procedures. According to international media reports, the proposed changes are aimed at aligning Spain’s immigration and asylum framework with the European Union’s
Passport facilities at NADRA registration centres under consideration
Authorities are considering offering passport-related services at NADRA registration centres to enable citizens to access facilities of both departments under one roof. Director General Immigration and Passports Muhammad Ali Randhawa visited the NADRA headquarters, where he held a meeting with NADRA Chairman Lieutenant General Muhammad Munir Afsar. The meeting focused
WhatsApp rolls out major security changes to protect user accounts
WhatsApp has introduced three major changes to its account security features, aimed at strengthening user protection, improving authentication and providing more information about calls from unknown numbers. As part of the security upgrade, the messaging platform is offering a longer password option instead of the traditional six-digit PIN used for
