Nationwide immunization campaign starts from Dec 10

ISLAMABAD:The fourth National Immunization campaign would reach every nook and cranny of the country to vaccinate more than 40 million children under five-year age in 156 districts. The three-day campaign would begin on December 10 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and on December 13 in other parts of the country, said a press release. During the campaign, […]

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Cold, dry weather likely in most parts of country; PMD

ISLAMABAD:Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast cold and dry weather for most parts of the country during the next 24 hours. Smog/fog is likely to develop in plain areas of Punjab during morning or night hours. According to the synoptic situation, continental air was prevailing over most parts of the country. During the last 24 […]

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Sri Lanka chemical ship wreck to be salvaged: operators

Colombo:The wreck of a chemical ship that caught fire off the Sri Lankan coast and caused environmental carnage will be removed, the operators said Wednesday. A salvage company has been contracted to remove the sunken MV X-Press Pearl and the remains of its cargo, its Singapore-based managers said. “The wreck removal plan will ensure a […]

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Biden, European allies back Ukraine’s ‘territorial integrity:’ W.House

Washington:President Joe Biden and the leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Italy expressed backing for Ukraine’s “territorial integrity,” the White House said after a Biden video summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. “President Biden briefed leaders on his call with President Putin, in which he discussed the serious consequences of Russian military action in Ukraine […]

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Air Chief condoles Indian CDS Gen Bipin Rawat’s tragic demise

ISLAMABAD:Chief of the Air Staff Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu on Wednesday expressed his condolences on the tragic death of Indian Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat along with his spouse and other passengers during the helicopter crash. In a PAF media release here received, the Air Chief […]

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