Five major Pakistani cities have been ranked among the world’s 10 least climate-resilient urban centers, according to a new assessment by Singapore-based geospatial analytics firm AlphaGeo. The cities included in the ranking are Hyderabad, Multan, Lahore, Faisalabad and Karachi. Their positions highlight the growing climate risks facing major urban areas across Pakistan. The assessment examined…
Citizens can now access several computerized arms license services at National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) offices following new instructions issued by the Federal Ministry of Interior. Under the new arrangement, dedicated counters have been established at NADRA offices to facilitate citizens seeking services related to computerized arms licenses. The available services include arms license…
Gold prices in Pakistan continued their downward movement on Monday, extending a decline that has wiped around Rs. 6,000 from the price of a tola over two days. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of 24-karat gold decreased by Rs. 2,400 during the latest trading session. Following the…
A new study has highlighted the significant cancer burden in Balochistan after researchers examined more than 16,000 biopsy samples collected from different parts of the province. The research analyzed 16,342 biopsy samples and identified cancer in 5,145 cases. The findings provide an important overview of cancer patterns among patients in Balochistan. The study was jointly…
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has rejected the impression that Pakistan’s instant payment system, RAAST, has been identified as a money-laundering channel by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The clarification comes after references to RAAST appeared in FATF’s September 2026 report on professional money laundering, underground banking and hawala networks. The SBP said…
Pakistan has approached UNESCO to seek support for the inclusion of two historically significant archaeological sites, Rani Ghat in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Port of Banbhore in Sindh, in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The request was discussed during a meeting between UNESCO Representative in Pakistan Fuad Pashayev and Federal Minister for National Heritage and…
The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) has launched a project to install fire hydrants at government hospitals across the city as part of efforts to strengthen emergency preparedness and improve safety for patients and medical staff. The initiative is designed to provide hospitals with better access to water during fire emergencies and support faster response…
Cocaine exports reportedly surpassed crude oil sales in Colombia in 2024, becoming the country’s largest single export by value, according to a study by Medellin-based EAFIT University. The report estimated that Colombia’s illegal cocaine exports were worth around $16.5 billion in 2024, compared with approximately $15 billion generated by the country’s petroleum industry. The figures…
Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has proposed a major change in the way government hospitals in Pakistan hire and manage their employees, arguing that public-sector hospitals should move away from permanent staffing. His comments came days after a tragic fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), where 14 newborn babies reportedly lost their lives.…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new once-daily pill for certain patients with advanced pancreatic cancer after clinical trial results showed a significant improvement in survival. The newly approved treatment is intended for patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer who have already received treatment or are unable to undergo combination chemotherapy. The…