TOBA TEK SINGH: A female student was shot dead on 28th June by a vagabond in Partapnagar locality of Faisalabad for refusing his marriage proposal. Reports said accused Ahmad Afzal of Rahmania Road used to catcall deceased Fatima Bibi when she went to a tuition centre. The victim snubbed his attempt over which the accused opened fire. She died instantly when a bullet hit her in the neck. Factory Area police shifted the body
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KARACHI: The provincial health department on 28th June reported the fourth death from Naegleria fowleri in Sindh. According to officials, a 17-year-old student reportedly suddenly developed fever, body aches and vomiting on June 25. A day later, he was admitted to the Aga Khan University Hospital where he tested positive for the deadly infection. On June 27, his condition deteriorated and he was shifted to ventilator support. The patient had no history of swimming,
These ‘zero-dose’ children – those who have not received any vaccinations In the last five decades, vaccinations have granted life to an estimated 154 million children around the world. A study, published in prestigious British medical journal The Lancet, while touting this marvellous feat of modern medicine, is flashing red lights at declining global progress regarding vaccinations in more recent decades. The distressing warning comes merely a few years after the Covid-19 pandemic, which
LAHORE. In the absence of youth transition centres, there is no mechanism to ensure the safety of youth leaving shelter homes At the Child Protection and Welfare Bureau in Lahore, the sound of laughter rings through the corridors where young children spend their days studying, playing, and dreaming about the future. Among them is 17-year-old Mahwish Aslam, a soft-spoken teenager who tries to stay optimistic but in quiet moments, she admits feeling deeply anxious.
Five suspects have been identified, four of whom are reportedly Afghan nationals. Quetta. The tragic disappearance of Musawir Khan, a young boy abducted from Quetta in late 2024, has ended in heartbreak, as authorities have confirmed the recovery of his body in a remote area of Mastung. Senior police officials have announced that DNA testing has verified the identity of the child. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Aitzaz Ahmed Goraya, who is leading
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on 27-June-2025 announced Rs 400 million in financial assistance for persons with disabilities (PWDs). Addressing the cheque distribution event organised by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPD) at the CM’s office, Shah emphasised the importance of sustainable partnerships, access to assistive technologies, inclusive education and equal employment opportunities as central priorities of the provincial government for the rehabilitation of PWDs. Provincial ministers Sharjeel Memon,
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s fight against polio suffered another setback as health authorities have confirmed the detection of a new case of wild poliovirus in District Tank, located in the southern belt of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This latest case brings the national tally to 13 so far this year, with seven reported from KP alone. Published in News Daily on 28 June 2025.
BAHAWALNAGAR: The Bakhshan Khan police on 27th June arrested a man accused of unleashing a dog on a minor boy in village Mochipura. Complainant Daud Khan told the police that a few days ago he had exchanged harsh words with his neighbour Muhammad Chand alias Kale Khan when he asked him to not let his pet loose. He alleged that on June 27 at 9am his son Usman (5) was in the street when
AS our collective consciousness untangles itself from stories and headlines dense with ‘downed Rafale jets’ and ‘mun torr jawabs’, one must turn to recent Supreme Court judgements as a sobering reminder of how crucial the fight for social justice is. Deep within the shadows of societal shame is a segment of society that, albeit often talked about, is rarely safeguarded. What follows is the story of a socially enabled and culturally accepted crime. A
HARIPUR: The Human Development Organisation (HDO) organised a function at the central prison here the other day to highlight the importance of practices for good hygiene in jails. The activity was part of the celebration of the International Day in Support of Torture Victims. The prisoners admitted to the Drug Rehabilitation Centre and women’s, juvenile’s and other sections attended the ceremony. Jail superintendent Hamid Azam Khan attended the ceremony as the guest of honor
TAXILA: A suspect involved in sexual assault and murder of a nine-year-old boy was killed in an encounter with Wah Cantonment police on 26th June, police claimed. The boy’s body was found from fields in Shadman town area on July 20, 2022. The autopsy report revealed that the boy was molested before being strangled to death. The local police traced the suspect in Kashmir Colony area. When a police team raided his hideout, the
Hyderabad: At least two children died on 26-June-2025 evening in a tragic incident in the Tando Jam town near Hyderabad where the roof of a madrasa collapsed during a thunderstorm. Over 20 other children were reportedly injured as a result of the roof collapse. The casualties were reported from the Madrassah Farooqi located in Muzaffarabad Colony of Tando Jam. A sudden downpour accompanied by strong winds caused the roof to cave in, burying more