Islamabad: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has released updated figures on the widespread damage caused by ongoing monsoon rains across the country, reporting that 252 people have lost their lives so far. In the past 24 hours alone, 10 more fatalities were reported, including five children, three women, and […]
Day: July 23, 2025
WHO, Gavi Donate 800 Bikes to Pakistan’s EPI
Islamabad: The World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has distributed over 800 motorbikes to the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) to improve outreach to under-immunised and zero-dose children in 65 high-priority districts. The initiative aims to enhance the mobility of frontline vaccinators and expand vaccine […]
Pakistan, Afghanistan Sign PTA to reduce tariffs
Pakistan and Afghanistan on Wednesday signed a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) aimed at reducing tariffs and facilitating smoother trade flows between the two countries. The agreement was formalised at the conclusion of a two-day dialogue held in Islamabad. It marks the first formal trade pact between Pakistan and the Taliban-led […]
Pakistan Tops Erasmus Scholarships for 4th Year
Islamabad: Pakistan has once again secured the highest number of scholarships under the European Union-funded Erasmus Mundus programme, maintaining its leading position for the fourth consecutive year. A total of 114 Pakistani students have been awarded scholarships for 2025, including 66 female scholars, making up nearly 58 per cent of […]