Witches’ hats, superheroes and flashcards: Islamabad children learn English at a Halloween party
Games, stories and trick-or-treating at the Berlitz Language Institute came with new English words and a glimpse of other cultures
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Monday 2 November 2026
Need blood in a hurry? Punjab’s government hospitals are getting QR emergency buttons that connect you to help
Scan the code to reach Helpline 15 by call, chat or video and find blood donors through the Safe City Virtual Blood Bank, or call 15 and press 4
From Shah Alam Market to all-black menswear: what stood out at LAAM Fashion Week’s second season
Forty-three shows in Lahore put bridal, handloom and streetwear side by side, and connected the runway straight to your phone
Is your tikka spot allowed to stay open? What Lahore’s smog rules mean for the city’s barbecue
Working suction hoods are now mandatory, and in one September sweep 27 of 30 Lahore restaurants inspected were sealed
Going to Murree this winter? Here’s what the new safety plan means for you, from 19 help centres to fixed hotel prices
Officials have activated Mission Safe Winter after the first snowfall in the Galiyat, with the tourist season running from December 15 to February 15
Lahore’s air has passed 500 on the index. Here’s how to keep smog out of your home
Close up, stop burning things, mop rather than sweep and make one clean room: what the WHO and US EPA advise
PTV Drama and Film Academy to be revamped and offer Pakistan’s first local colour grading training, Tarar says
The information minister says the academy will work with the private sector and universities to train young people in film, drama and digital content, and raise PTV’s revenue.
Friday 30 October 2026
Sir Patrick Stewart, Star Trek’s Captain Picard and X-Men’s Professor X, dies at 86
The Royal Shakespeare Company actor, who found global fame in his late forties as Jean-Luc Picard, died at his Los Angeles home after a short illness with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.
Thursday 22 October 2026
Atif Aslam’s qawwali drowns out Bollywood stars promoting ‘anti-Pakistan’ film at Wagah
Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan were promoting ‘Udta Teer’ at the Attari-Wagah crossing when music from the Pakistani side overpowered their remarks, a clip that went viral on both sides of the border.
Wednesday 21 October 2026
Shashi Tharoor says Dhurandhar is full of propaganda Pakistanis will “laugh” at
The Congress MP praised Ranveer Singh’s spy films but said Pakistanis watching them might realise “how much wrong has been done in their name”.
Sidhu Moosewala’s 2-year-old brother ‘fires’ gun gesture at tribute show, Chandigarh opens probe
A Chandigarh-based rights group files a complaint seeking an inquiry and parental counselling after Sukhdeep Singh Sidhu, 2, is filmed mimicking a gunshot gesture at a Toronto concert honouring his late brother.
Friday 2 October 2026
Pakistan makes Oscar history with a true rescue story
Pakistan has selected Hanging by a Wire, a documentary thriller about the 2023 Battagram cable car rescue, as its official entry for Best International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards, the first time the country has put forward a documentary in the category.
Tuesday 19 November 2024
বাংলাদেশে ডেঙ্গুর ভয়াবহ প্রাদুর্ভাবে ৪০০-রও বেশি মৃত, পাকিস্তান সাহায্যের প্রতিশ্রুতি
বাংলাদেশ ডেঙ্গুর ভয়াবহ সংকটে পড়েছে, যেখানে বাড়তে থাকা কেস, দীর্ঘায়িত বর্ষা ও ভারী বৃষ্টিপাতের মধ্যে ৪০০-রও বেশি মানুষের মৃত্যু হয়েছে; পাকিস্তান সাহায্যের হাত বাড়িয়েছে।
Thursday 14 November 2024
Dubai’s new diabetes centre to double capacity with AI-powered care by 2026
Dubai unveils plans for a 2026 diabetes centre that will double patient capacity, supporting the city’s growing healthcare needs with cutting-edge technology.
Tuesday 5 November 2024
UAE mandates nationwide measles booster campaign for children
The UAE has mandated a nationwide measles booster campaign to safeguard public health and align with global eradication goals, focusing on high immunisation rates for children. Schools are urging parents to prioritise vaccinations.
Wednesday 30 October 2024
How Punjab is leading the charge against Pakistan’s breast cancer crisis
The Punjab Government is tackling an influx crisis of breast cancer through a data-led, women-focused approach, blending free treatment facilities with education and outreach to improve early detection and reduce mortality in vulnerable communities.
Monday 30 January 2023
Diabetes poses a risk for oral health
The effects of diabetes on oral health and how to prevent and manage potential complications such as gum disease, thrush, and dry mouth.
