Azmat Habib

Iran Offers Full Support In Flood Relief Efforts

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi received a phone call from his Iranian counterpart, Sikandar Momeni, on August 25, who expressed condolences and assured full support for the victims of the recent floods and torrential rains. The floods have caused extensive loss of life and destruction, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and…

3.8m Unsafe Abortions Every Year in Pakistan: Report

LAHORE: A staggering 3.8 million unsafe abortions have been taking place in Pakistan annually, the official data gathered from hospitals reveals. “The unreported cases of unsafe abortions would take the figures even higher, pointing towards a disparaging state of women’s reproductive health in the country, says a damning report by…

Bajaur IDPs Suffering From Stress, Depression

PESHAWAR: Professor Dr Khalid Mufti, a senior mental health expert, arranged a free mental health camp at the Commerce College in Bajaur to provide support to internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by the conflict. The camp, held in a location housing 586 displaced persons, was aimed at addressing the psychological…

Stage Actress Held After Rape Of Maid By Five At Her House

LAHORE: Police have arrested a stage actress on Tuesday for her alleged involvement in the torture and repeated rape of a minor girl, she had employed as home help, some days ago. Nawab Town police registered a case against the actress, her employee and four unidentified men under rape and…

Afghan Teen Resists Forced Marriage

RAWALPINDI: Authorities have decided to deport a 16-year-old Afghan girl, Naushaba, and her mother back to Afghanistan after an attempted forced marriage in Rawalpindi failed. Police said the girl was brought from Afghanistan by an Afghan national, Male Khan, through Quetta’s Kuchlak route. He intended to marry her to his…

Over 3,000 Children Treated In Emergency Rooms Amid Karachi Rain Crisis

The recent spell of heavy monsoon rains has brought severe challenges to the city, including urban flooding, traffic disruptions, prolonged power outages, and interruptions to daily life. Despite these difficulties, Karachi has shown resilience, with individuals and institutions stepping up to support communities and maintain essential services. Among the most…

Tessori Returns Bill On Education Board Appointments To PA

Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori has returned the Sindh Boards of Intermediate & Secondary Education (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025, to the provincial assembly without granting his assent. A statement issued by the Governor House on August 24 said Tessori has raised objections to the amendment proposed in Sub-section (1) of…

Education Faces Challenges In Garrison City

Rawalpindi, a city renowned for its historical roots and strategic importance, is undergoing a quiet yet significant transformation in its education sector. In the midst of rising enrollment numbers and growing awareness about the value of education, schools across the city are grappling with a mix of opportunities and challenges.…

Poor Result Of 9th, 10th Classes: Teachers To Face Music: Minister

LAHORE: Rana Sikandar Hayat, Punjab Education Minister, has announced punitive action against public schoolteachers whose students consistently performed poorly in board examinations across the province. The minister, who is currently in the US, took to social media and revealed that for the first time, the department is conducting a comprehensive…
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