A Voice of the Unheard Sunday, September 20, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The number of people travelling illegally from Pakistan to Europe has declined by a record 64 percent, as Pakistan and European partners agreed to deepen cooperation against irregular migration. Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held separate meetings with the Director General of the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) and the Executive Director...
MULTAN: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has inaugurated an electric bus service in Multan with a standard fare of just Rs20, while travel will be completely free for women, students, persons with disabilities and citizens above 60 years of age. Addressing the launch ceremony, the chief minister said the green bus service is being...
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran contacted Washington directly and wants to strike a deal, expressing hope that the war is moving towards its end. The remarks, made on Wednesday, came amid rising tensions between the two countries over the Strait of Hormuz, the waterway through which a large share of the...
The only healthcare simulation conference in Pakistan and East Africa explored how artificial intelligence and immersive technology are reshaping health training and patient safety. KARACHI: The Aga Khan University’s (AKU) Centre for Innovation in Medical Education (CIME), Karachi, has hosted SIMPACT 2026, a conference that placed artificial intelligence at the centre of discussions on how...
The company says interest in its budget lineup has grown since the first sale, with prices starting at PKR 64,999 for the C100x. LAHORE: Smartphone maker realme says demand for its C100 Series is building in Pakistan following the lineup’s first sale, with availability beginning to tighten as interest grows among younger buyers. According to...
The bank’s employees volunteered as donors for patients receiving free treatment at The Indus Hospital & Health Network, in the latest of a recurring series of drives. KARACHI:Meezan Bank has once again partnered with The Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN) to host a two-day blood donation drive, according to a press release issued by...
Demonstrations were held outside press clubs and in more than a dozen cities on Thursday, with the party announcing further protests after Friday prayers. LAHORE:The Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (PMML) held protests in several cities on Thursday against Houthi drone attacks targeting Makkah, expressing solidarity with Saudi Arabia and calling for the protection of the...
Punjab’s information minister says more than 200,000 people have been given homes in two years as the UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour heads to the provincial housing programme. LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari has described the United Nations recognition of the “Apni Chhat Apna Ghar” housing project as an honour for 140...
The chief minister wants a reforms plan and timeline next week, monthly and annual examinations in schools, rewards for top performers and vacant head teacher posts filled within 45 days. LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz on Thursday expressed displeasure over the poor performance of Class IX students in examinations and ordered immediate action against...
ISLAMABAD:Pakistan’s power sector is facing mounting pressure as the Gulf conflict disrupts global gas and oil supplies, with only two liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes confirmed for September even as demand is expected to rise through the winter months. International reporting on Thursday said Pakistan was experiencing a milder version of the energy shock hitting...