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By our correspondent KARACHI: The chairman of MQM-Pakistan, Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, presided over a meeting of party officials at the Bahadurabad center on Friday, calling on leaders to take special measures to support vulnerable communities during the holy month of Ramazan. The session focused on ensuring financial assistance reached the families of martyrs, prisoners, and underprivileged citizens, reflecting the party’s commitment to humanitarian outreach. Addressing attendees, Dr Siddiqui underscored that all organizational activities during Ramazan should prioritize charitable work and community service, linking acts of worship with practical support for those in need. He stressed that the month presented…

By our correspondent KARACHI: Citizens of Karachi are being urged to boycott fruits, vegetables, and meat sold at inflated prices during the first week of Ramadan as part of a grassroots awareness initiative aimed at controlling profiteering in the city. The campaign encourages residents to avoid purchasing overpriced items, with the expectation that local sellers will adjust rates when demand drops. Participants are also advised to document instances of overpricing through photos or videos and share them widely on social media to raise public awareness and hold sellers accountable. Advocates of the campaign describe this effort as a form of…

By Rai Tajammal bhatti FAISALABAD: In line with the directives of Suhail Akhtar Sukhera, Regional Police Officer (RPO) Faisalabad, a comprehensive security plan has been finalized for the holy month of Ramazan across the Faisalabad region. The plan will see more than 2,000 police officers and personnel deployed across the city. A total of 1,487 officers have been assigned to 1,331 mosques, while 191 personnel will provide security at 101 imambargahs. For public convenience, arrangements have also been made at six Ramadan Sahulat Bazaars, where 45 officers will be on duty. Another 272 personnel will oversee 109 Ramadan Dastarkhwans set…

By our correspondent KARACH: In a message that resonated with both cultural warmth and diplomatic courtesy, the Consul General of Indonesia, Mudzakir, extended his heartfelt greetings to the people of Karachi on the occasion of the holy month of Ramazan. Addressing the citizens in a note that underscored the spiritual and humanitarian significance of the month, he described Ramazan as a period of reflection, patience, and a reaffirmation of human values. He emphasized that the month provided an opportunity not only for individual introspection but also for reinforcing bonds of friendship and understanding across nations. Mudzakir portrayed Ramazan as a…

By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister, Mohsin Naqvi, on Tuesday attributed a three-day delay in the medical examination of former prime minister Imran Khan to his sister, Aleema Khan, amid growing political tensions over the jailed leader’s health. Speaking at a press conference, Naqvi outlined the sequence of events that had unfolded during Khan’s recent eye check-up at Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail. According to the minister, a meeting had been held between the doctors assigned to examine Khan, his personal medical team, and senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders. Following the consultations, Naqvi said, the medical professionals had expressed satisfaction with the…

By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister, Mohsin Naqvi, on Tuesday attributed a three-day delay in the medical examination of former prime minister Imran Khan to his sister, Aleema Khan, amid growing political tensions over the jailed leader’s health. Speaking at a press conference, Naqvi outlined the sequence of events that had unfolded during Khan’s recent eye check-up at Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail. According to the minister, a meeting had been held between the doctors assigned to examine Khan, his personal medical team, and senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders. Following the consultations, Naqvi said, the medical professionals had expressed satisfaction with the…

By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: The latest medical report on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s eye examination has shown marked improvement in his vision. Specialists noted reduced swelling and better clinical indicators in his right eye. The examination was carried out on February 15 by a medical board including Professor Dr Nadeem Qureshi of Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital and Professor Dr Muhammad Arif Khan of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Islamabad, according to a report released on Monday. The report recorded Imran’s right-eye vision without glasses at 6/24 partial, while the left eye measured 6/9. With corrective lenses, the…

By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: A high-level humanitarian conference convened at the National Emergencies Operation Center in Islamabad brought together key stakeholders to advance Pakistan’s disaster preparedness and response capabilities. The session was co-chaired by Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik, Chairman of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), and UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator Mohamed Yahya, signaling close collaboration between national authorities and international partners. During the conference, the NDMA and the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office finalized a formal calendar of activities prioritized for all humanitarian actors, establishing a coordinated framework designed to strengthen national readiness through structured planning, timely action,…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: A new Early Childhood Care (ECC) room was inaugurated at Government Primary School Thoya Fazal No. 1 in Dera Ismail Khan, officials said, marking a step toward modernising early education in the district. The ceremony was led by Dr Humayun Khan Khattak, Sub-Divisional Education Officer of Tehsil Dera, and attended by Circle ASDEO Rahmatullah Baloch, headteachers, teaching staff and local elders. Dr Khattak said 20 ECC rooms have so far been established across Tehsil Dera, with plans to expand the initiative to all government schools in the area. He explained that the rooms…

By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan was allowed to speak with his children on the Supreme Court’s orders, his sister Aleem Khan confirmed on Saturday. Jail authorities said the former prime minister’s conversation with his sons lasted more than 30 minutes. Aleema Khan said Imran spoke to his sons, Kasim Khan and Sulaiman Khan, over the phone for around 20 minutes. She added: “His sons shared that he was extremely happy to hear their voices after such a long time.” The call followed the Supreme Court’s February 12 order, directing authorities to allow Imran to hold…