Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Dengue victim toll soars across Punjab

More dengue cases reported in Punjab

There are many dengue cases reported across Punjab, with a total of 311 dengue patients being treated in all hospitals across the province. In the last 24 hours, 57 new dengue virus-infected patients were admitted, from which 50 patients were discharged after treatment, sources said. 45 cases were reported in Rawalpindi, 10 in Lahore while … Read more

Patients suffer as doctors’ strike in Punjab continues

Strike in Punjab continues

The strike of the Grand Health Alliance consisting doctors, nurses and para-medical staff is underway in the major government hospitals of Punjab. According to the details, all elective services, including outdoor, operation theaters, radiology and pathology are suspended in all major government hospitals across the province, while patients are facing severe difficulties due to lack … Read more

Dengue in the country is still uncontrollable

Dengue in the country is still uncontrollable

Toll of dengue victims in Sindh has risen up to 5,000. According to the details, 166 new cases have been registered in the province in last 24 hours. Last month, 1807 were reportedly affected by dengue virus in Sindh province, whereas, 1675 were only reported in Karachi. According to the Dengue Control and Prevention Program, … Read more

Mirpur AJK witnessed another quake with record 3.8 on scale

Earthquake

Earthquake tremors felt in the Mirpur and adjoining areas with the initial reading of the severity recorded at 3.8 on the Richter scale here on Sunday. According to the details, the depth of the earthquake was recorded at 15 km, reported the meteorological center. The epicenter of the quake was 12 km north-west of Jhelum, … Read more

Prime suspect in Chunian rape and murder case arrested: CM Buzdar

Usman Buzdar

Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has confirmed that prime suspect involved in rape and murder of minor boys in Chunian city of Punjab’s Kasur district has been arrested. While addressing a press conference in Lahore, the Punjab CM said a suspect has been identified as Sohail Shehzad and he is 27-years old. He said DNA … Read more

Rise in dengue cases reported in Punjab

dengue

Dengue cases have spiked in different cities of Punjab, including Faisalabad. Two patients, who were diagnosed with dengue in Rawalpindi, have lost their lives. According to details, The district health department confirmed that 1700 patients have been diagnosed with mosquito-borne disease dengue in Punjab last year, according to a report submitted to the Punjab government. … Read more

Firecracker factory blast kills 20 in India

Blast in india's fire cracker factory

20 have been killed in a large explosion at a firecracker factory in Gurdaspur, a northern state of Punjab. Rescue teams launched search and rescue operations after the explosion, which shattered the windows and collapsed some walls of nearby buildings. 12 injured have been rescued and moved to Gurunanak Hospital in Amritsar, officials said. Building … Read more

Earthquake rattles Punjab and KP

Pakistan Earthquake

Powerful 5.9-magnitude earthquake rattled in several parts of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday early morning. As per details, quakes were felt in different parts of KP and Punjab including twin cities Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Earthquake tremors were also felt in Peshawar, Kalabagh, Swabi, Kohat and Gardwah, Lakki Marwat, Bannu, Malakand, Hangu and Gurdwara districts … Read more