On July 30, 2025, Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal chaired a high-level meeting in Islamabad to review the progress of Pakistan’s ambitious telemedicine project, a transformative initiative aimed at delivering healthcare to the doorstep of millions. Joined by the Joint Secretary Health, Director General Development, and a Special Consultant on Telemedicine, the meeting focused on...
The Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has launched a robust campaign against illegal constructions across Karachi, targeting builders and property owners who violate approved building plans. On July 30, 2025, the newly appointed Director General (DG) of SBCA, Shahmir Khan Bhutto, issued strict directives to all regional directors to file First Information Reports (FIRs) against...
Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Jr., grandson of former Prime Minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, at a press conference held at his ancestral home, 70 Clifton, Karachi, declared his independent entry into politics, distancing himself from the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and announcing plans to form a new political party alongside his sister, Fatima Bhutto. Criticizing the PPP...
The Sindh Department of Culture and Tourism, under the directives of Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, announced a vibrant initiative to celebrate Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day under the theme “Jashn-e-Azadi – Ma’raka-e-Haq.” From August 1 to August 14, 2025, all cultural, historical, and tourist sites across Sindh will offer free entry, including waived museum,...
On July 29, 2025, the Sindh Mass Transit Authority (SMTA) convened its 15th Board Meeting, chaired by Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, to review and advance urban transport initiatives in Karachi. The meeting, held at the Sindh Secretariat, focused on increasing the Green Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) daily ridership from its current 72,000 passengers...
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar declared that Pakistan will not recognize Israel, emphasizing unwavering support for the Palestinian cause during a press conference in New York. Speaking on the sidelines of a United Nations conference focused on the two-state solution, Dar highlighted Pakistan’s firm stance on both the Palestine and Kashmir...
On July 29, 2025, Pakistan signed an agreement with the World Health Organization (WHO) to provide free cancer medicines to 8,000 children annually. This agreement, part of the Global Platform for Access to Childhood Cancer Medicines (GPACCM), aims to transform pediatric cancer care in Pakistan by boosting survival rates from 30% to 60% by 2030....
Gold prices in Pakistan saw a minor decline on July 28, 2025, aligning with a slight drop in the international market. The price of 24-karat gold per tola fell by Rs. 100, reaching Rs. 356,300. Similarly, 10 grams of 24-karat gold decreased by Rs. 85, settling at Rs. 305,470. In the global market, the price...
The Supreme Court of Pakistan will hear eight post-arrest bail appeals from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan tomorrow, July 29, 2025, at 9:30 AM. A two-member bench, led by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi and including Justice Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui, will preside over the high-profile case linked to the violent May 9, 2023, riots. These...
A young girl was allegedly raped and murdered, with a relative named as the prime suspect in Mohabbat Dero, Naushahro Feroze. Authorities report that the victim was gang raped two weeks ago. According to police, the victim’s family sought resolution through a local jirga. To ensure her safety during this process, the girl stayed at...