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Dengue outbreak worsens in Karachi, Hyderabad amid data discrepancies
Published on: October 19, 2025 5:58 PM Health authorities in Sindh are grappling with a severe dengue outbreak as infection rates in Karachi and Hyderabad continue to rise sharply, far exceeding official figures. The provincial health department...
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The Pakistani families caught in an endless cycle of blood transfusions
Lahore and Karachi, Pakistan — Abdul Hadi Nadir’s tiny body wears down quickly when the fever sets in. His skin turns yellow, he stops eating, and his mother, Rimsha Nadir, knows exactly what that means – it is time for more blood. At a quiet but...
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COMSTECH and Gaza-Palestine Universities Consortium sign MoU to strengthen scientific and educational cooperation
- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Oct 19 (APP): COMSTECH, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Consortium of...
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Most Polluted City: World's most polluted air is in…, not Delhi, Mumbai or Kolkata but Pakistan’s…
Home News Most Polluted City: Worlds most polluted air is in…, not Delhi, Mumbai or Kolkata but Pakistans… Lahore tops the world’s most polluted city list with AQI 274. City’s average AQI was at 183. Most Polluted City: World's most polluted air...
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Gilani congratulates nation on successful launch of Pakistan’s first Hyperspectral Satellite “HS-1”
- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Oct 19 (APP): Chairman Senate, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, Sunday, congratulated the nation, scientists, engineers, and the entire team of SUPARCO on the successful launch of Pakistan’s first Hyperspectral Satellite...
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Chairman SUPARCO thanks govt, praises Pakistan-China teams for HS-1 satellite success
- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Oct 19 (APP): Chairman of SUPARCO, Muhammad Yousaf Khan Sunday thanked the government for its strong support and praised the Pakistan-China scientists and technical teams working on the HS-1 satellite, highlighting...
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Pakistan, Afghanistan Agree to Immediate Ceasefire, Says Qatar
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire, Qatar's Foreign Ministry said Sunday, October 19, news agency AP reported. The development comes after days of armed conflict that have killed dozens of people and injured hundreds....
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World Al Jazeera Pakistan launches its first hyperspectral satellite
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Pakistan has sent its first-ever hyperspectral satellite into orbit, a “major milestone” it says will help advance national objectives from agriculture to urban planning. The country’s space agency, SUPARCO, announced the “successful launch” of...
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Why Afghanistan Remains Pakistan’s Border Enemy Despite Truce
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Pakistani soldiers patrol at the Torkham crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan | Though now there is a semblance of truce between Afghanistan and Pakistan, everybody is perhaps certain that it will not last long and sooner than later, fighting...
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Qatar: Afghanistan and Pakistan Have Agreed to Immediate Ceasefire
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its continued leadership in supporting international initiatives to combat land degradation and drought, as well as promoting environmental sustainability. It also highlighted its contribution to global...
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World News | Pakistan: Sindh Health Dept Reports 819 Dengue Cases, Hospitals Record over 12,000 in 6 Weeks
Karachi [Pakistan], October 19 (ANI): The Sindh health department has placed the total number of dengue cases in the province this year at 819, but figures compiled by three major Karachi hospitals and one public laboratory with its branches in...
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‘Divine Retribution’ For Pakistan’s Lies, Deceit And Deception
Home Neighbours Afghanistan ‘Divine Retribution’ For Pakistan’s Lies, Deceit And Deception Calling Pakistan’s current predicament a long “war of attrition,” Sushant Sareen said internal instability, political illegitimacy and religious extremism...
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Pakistani Doctor Wins Top Science Award and $50,000 Prize
A Pakistani doctor has made international headlines by winning a major award and cash prize for her contributions to science outreach and education. Dr. Maheera Abdul Ghani has been named the winner of the 2025 Nature Inspiring Women in Science...
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World News | Lahore Tops World's Most Polluted Cities' List
Lahore [Pakistan], October 19 (ANI): Lahore has once again been ranked the most polluted city in the world, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 274, according to the latest global air monitoring data, ARY News reported on Sunday. In...
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P@SHA Showcases Pakistan’s Tech Prowess at GITEX Global 2025
Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA), the country’s leading IT and IT-enabled services industry body, concluded a highly successful participation at GITEX Global 2025, the world’s largest technology and startup event that concluded on...
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Pakistan set to launch first hyperspectral satellite from China toady
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to launch its first hyperspectral satellite, HS-1, into orbit on Sunday (today), marking a significant milestone in the country’s advancement toward high-resolution space-based monitoring and data applications. In an...
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World News | Pakistan: Government Apathy and Data Manipulation Deepen Sindh's Medical Crisis
Karachi [Pakistan], October 19 (ANI) Amid an escalating health emergency in Sindh, discrepancies between official dengue data and figures from major hospitals have raised serious questions over Pakistan's handling of disease surveillance, while...
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WHY ARE MULTINATIONALS EXITING PAKISTAN?
There have been a flurry of announcements over the last few years by various multinational corporations (MNCs), either exiting Pakistan or significantly scaling down their operations here. Some of the prominent ones include Procter & Gamble,...
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Cotton Crunch Looms as Pakistan’s Output Faces Sudden Slowdown
LAHORE / PAKISTAN: The cotton sector, once hailed for a promising start this season, is now grappling with a sudden downturn as fresh arrivals to ginneries witness a sharp fall, sparking fears of a looming supply crunch across the textile chain....
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Multinationals Pack Up as Pakistan’s Business Climate Grows Tougher
ISLAMABAD: A growing number of multinational corporations are pulling out of Pakistan, raising alarm over the country’s deteriorating investment climate and economic instability. In recent years, several global giants — including Procter & Gamble,...
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