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28Sep

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Rawalpindi Sealed With Containers as PTI Prepares for Protest

Rawalpindi is experiencing tight security today as the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party prepares for a protest at Liaquat Bagh. After PTI announced the rally, police sealed off the venue to prevent large gatherings. They suspended the Metro bus service in the city, and containers blocked the Islamabad Expressway, causing traffic chaos. Police forces are stationed at all entry points to Rawalpindi, and barricades restrict movement. The district administration requested four companies of Rangers to assist with security. As a result, major highways and routes connecting Rawalpindi and Islamabad to Faizabad closed, leading to significant inconvenience for residents. The Expressway from Faizabad Bridge is now inaccessible, and traffic from Zero Point to Khanna Bridge faces severe delays...

PM Shehbaz Discusses Polio Eradication with Bill Gates at UNGA 2024

26Sep

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PM Shehbaz Discusses Polio Eradication with Bill Gates at UNGA 2024

During the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 2024) in New York, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Bill Gates, the founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF). They focused on the critical issue of polio eradication. In a statement released by the Prime Minister's Office, PM Shehbaz thanked Gates for his ongoing support. He recalled Gates' visit to Pakistan in June and expressed appreciation for the invitation to visit the Gates Foundation in Seattle in December 2024. The Prime Minister praised the Gates Foundation for its efforts in various health initiatives in Pakistan, including polio eradication, maternal and child health, nutrition, and financial inclusion. PM Shehbaz emphasized Pakistan's strong commitment to completely eliminate poli...

46 People Drown During Hindu Religious Bathing Festival in India

26Sep

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46 People Drown During Hindu Religious Bathing Festival in India

In a heartbreaking incident during the "Jitiya Parv" festival, at least 46 people, including 37 children, drowned in Bihar, India. Families participated in ritual bathing in rivers and ponds swollen by recent flooding. This tragic event unfolded over several days, starting Tuesday, across 15 districts in the state. The "Jitiya Parv" is a significant Hindu festival that mothers celebrate to pray for their children's health and well-being. Sadly, the joyous celebrations turned into a tragedy as many people overlooked the dangers posed by rising water levels in rivers and ponds. Local authorities reported that strong currents caught the victims, leading to their drowning. Rescue teams are currently working to recover additional bodies while assisting the affected families. In response ...

PM Shehbaz Warns Israeli Attacks on Lebanon Could Widen Conflict

26Sep

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PM Shehbaz Warns Israeli Attacks on Lebanon Could Widen Conflict

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon, warning that these actions could dangerously escalate the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Speaking to foreign media in New York, he expressed concern that these attacks might spark greater unrest and instability across the region, threatening broader peace. Sharif urged the international community to immediately denounce Israel’s actions. He emphasized that without global intervention, the conflict could worsen and have far-reaching consequences, not just in the Middle East but worldwide. He called for an immediate ceasefire to prevent further escalation. Sharif reaffirmed his support for a two-state solution as the only viable resolution to the Israel-Palestine conflict. He stressed that the e...

Yasir Hussain Discusses the Impact of Parental Loss

23Sep

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Yasir Hussain Discusses the Impact of Parental Loss

Renowned Pakistani actor Yasir Hussain recently shared how losing one’s parents deeply affects emotions and changes family dynamics. Coming from a large family with ten siblings, Yasir highlighted how the lessons and values his parents instilled in him continue to guide his life. He described his father’s painful nine-month battle with cancer, explaining how the disease had spread throughout his body. He expressed relief when his father finally passed away, knowing he was no longer suffering. However, the loss left a significant void in his life. "My father will always be a crucial part of who I am," Yasir stated. He also pointed out a common struggle among many Pakistanis: the difficulty in expressing love and emotions toward their parents. Yasir explained that as people take on fi...