Javeria Khan

Seven Children Undergo Cardiac Surgery At FIC

JARANWALA: Seven children with congenital heart conditions underwent cardiac surgeries at Faisalabad Institute of Cardiology (FIC), performed by a team of British doctors visiting Pakistan. Provincial Minister for Health Khawaja Salman Rafique visited FIC and met with the British medical delegation, which included Dr Sandeep, Dr Omar Aziz and Dr…
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How to Eradicate Polio?

Just days ago, another police officer has been martyred while guarding a health team administering polio drops to kids in Pakistan. Since 2012 many hundreds of Pakistani law enforcers and health staff engaged in polio eradication have sacrificed their lives. In a recent article in The Lancet, Prof Dr Zulifqar…
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Public Schools Witness Low Enrolments

RAWALPINDI: Private schools have once again dominated the admission process for the 2025 academic year. Despite announcements, public schools have yet to begin new admissions, and a large number of parents have already enrolled their children in nearby private schools. Smaller private institutions with fees as low as Rs1,000 have…
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honor killing

90% Probe Completed In US Girl’s Honour Killing

QUETTA: Quetta police on February 25 claimed completing 90 percent investigation in the honour killing of the 15-year-old American girl Hira. According to Senior Superintendent Police Serious Crime Wing Zohaib Mohsin, they are trying to finish the investigation as soon as possible. Police have already recovered the weapon used in…
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Uncle Aunt Arrested For Murder Of Minor Boy

Police solve 11-year-old Sohaib Qamar’s murder, arresting his maternal uncle and aunt. OKARA: The murder of 11-year-old Sohaib Qamar in Shahzad Colony, Dipalpur, was resolved as police identified his maternal uncle and aunt as the culprits. Police arrested both accused, who later confessed to the crime. The breakthrough was announced…
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Technical Education Sidelined By Government Colleges

With rampant unemployment, youth seeking skills training have to pay hefty fee for private courses Even as the Punjab government paints a positive picture of itself in the eyes of the youth by distributing laptops, the failure of the leaders to recognize the growing demand for technical education amidst an…
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Autism Is Not A Tragedy, Ignorance Is

With no diagnosis & non-existent support, Pakistanis with autism remain misunderstood LAHORE/PESHAWAR/ISLAMABAD: In Pakistan, autism is perhaps the most misunderstood neurological condition. While some people term it a “disease” others see it as an attack of “supernatural forces”. In both the cases, the autistic child or adult is conveniently ostracised…
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STEAM Education In Schools

The responsibility for cultivating meaningful education lies with school administrations and teachers. Education is a journey for life, focusing on the practical ways and means of knowledge. The primary purpose of establishing educational institutions is to enlighten students, enabling them to become better citizens capable of addressing life’s complexities. However,…
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CM Unveils Plans For Girls Free Education In KP

Announces scholarships, startup loans, and financial reforms at UET convocation PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur has announced plans to make education completely free for female students in the province, emphasizing that only an educated mother can create an educated and civilized society. He attended a convocation of…
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Woman Held For Faking Infants Kidnapping

Police say she intended to extort Rs1.5m from her husband RAWALPINDI: Police have arrested a woman who falsely claimed her nine-month-old child had been kidnapped for a ransom of Rs1.5 million in an attempt to deceive her husband. According to police officials, an emergency call was made to the police…
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