Lahore (TIP): The toxic smog, which continues to grip Lahore and other parts of Pakistan, has worsened, with the city reporting over 15,000 cases of respiratory and viral infections in just 24 hours. The majority of cases were reported at major government hospitals, including Mayo Hospital (4,000+ patients), Jinnah Hospital (3,500 patients), Gangaram Hospital (3,000 patients), and Children’s Hospital (2,000+ patients). (PTI)
South Asia
IMF approves $7-billion bailout package for Pak
Karachi (TIP): The IMF has approved a USD 7 billion new bailout package for Pakistan, authorising the immediate release of the first loan tranche of less than USD 1.1 billion to reinforce the cash-strapped country’s […]
Asia
Bodies of 4 Pakistanis who died on a migrant boat journey off West Africa return home for burial
SHEIKHUPURA, Pakistan (TIP): The bodies of four Pakistanis who were among dozens who drowned in the capsizing of a migrant boat off West Africa last month have been repatriated. The four were among 13 Pakistan […]
South Asia
Pakistan government to ban jailed ex-PM Imran Khan’s party, says information minister
ISLAMABAD (TIP): The Pakistan government will ban jailed former prime minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party for its alleged involvement in anti-state activities, it was announced on July 17. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar announced that […]
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