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A representational image of a patient suffering abdominal pain. — Pixabay/File Rawalpindi:The number of cases with gastroenteritis, commonly known as gastro is continuously on the rise in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi as in the last one-and-a-half months, well over 3000 patients with gastro have been reported at the three teaching hospitals in town including Benazir Bhutto Hospital, Holy Family Hospital and Rawalpindi Teaching Hospital. Data collected by ‘The News’ on Saturday has revealed that accident and emergency departments of the three teaching hospitals received as many as 1865 patients with complications of gastroenteritis in the month of…

In a touching Father’s Day tribute, Jamie Foxx expressed immense pride in being a dad. The 57-year-old actor and comedian shared heartfelt messages on Instagram dedicated to each of his daughters. Alongside a video from his daughter Corinne’s wedding day, Foxx wrote a moving caption, thanking her for another Father’s Day and admitting to recent emotional moments, attributing them to pure happiness. He extended his best wishes to all fathers. In a separate post, Foxx shared a video of his daughter Anelise playing guitar, capturing a sweet father-daughter moment. He conveyed his love and gratitude to Anelise for giving him…

National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq has declined a request from Opposition Leader Omar Ayub to immediately form a parliamentary committee to appoint a new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and two Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) members. In a letter responding to Ayub’s request, Speaker Sadiq explained that the formation of such a committee cannot occur until Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Opposition Leader complete their mandated consultation process. Ayub had formally requested the committee’s formation on Thursday, proposing a slate of six opposition members, including Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, Asad Qaiser, Hamid Raza, and Latif Khosa from the National…

Due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, the Balochistan government has temporarily closed all Iran border crossings in Panjgur, Gwadar, and Kech districts. Citing security concerns and regional instability, authorities have not specified a reopening date. District administrations confirmed the closure, noting that crossings like Cheedgi and Jirak-Prom in Panjgur, and the Gabd-Kalato 250 border corridor in Gwadar, are suspended until further notice. Residents are being asked to avoid unnecessary travel and cooperate with authorities. The Radeeg-Mand border crossing in Kech has also been shut down, with the Deputy Commissioner citing the “volatile situation in Iran” as the reason…

Early Monday morning, a magnitude 3.1 earthquake shook the Kalat district of Balochistan, causing alarm among locals. Fortunately, initial reports indicate no damage or injuries. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) stated that the earthquake’s origin was about 8 kilometers southeast of Kalat. This tremor follows another earthquake just two days prior, when a magnitude 4.9 quake struck Gwadar and its vicinity in Balochistan. The National Seismic Monitoring Centre pinpointed that earthquake’s epicenter as being 40 kilometers southwest of Pasni, at a depth of 14 kilometers. Similar to the Kalat quake, no harm was reported, but residents were shaken. Pakistan has…

Following a period of intense heat, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted that Karachi will experience rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds in various areas today, Monday. The Met Office expects partly cloudy and humid conditions to continue over the next 24 hours. While rain is expected, the maximum temperature could still reach between 36 and 38 degrees Celsius. Currently, humidity is at 73%, and warm winds are blowing from the northwest at a speed of three kilometers per hour. The minimum temperature recorded in the city over the last 24 hours was 30°C. On June 13th, the PMD had…

Overnight missile strikes from Iran on Israel have resulted in at least 10 fatalities, according to Israeli authorities. This marks a significant escalation between the two nations, representing their most intense direct confrontation to date. Meanwhile, in Iran, plumes of smoke were seen rising over Tehran after Israeli airstrikes targeted two fuel depots. The attacks have sparked panic buying, leading to long lines at gas stations throughout the country as Iranians brace for potential shortages. U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the situation, stating that Washington was not involved in Israel’s recent bombing campaign that began on Friday, focusing on key…

Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) building Lahore. —APP/FileLAHORE : Punjab Safe City Authority (PSCA) has introduced a digital system for blood donations and donor registration. Citizens can now register themselves as blood donors through the official Safe City website. Additionally, they can register or request blood via the 15 Emergency Helpline. Every day, between 250 to 300 citizens contact the Safe City Virtual Blood Bank for urgent blood needs. So far, the database has successfully connected 10,000 police personnel and 30,000 citizens as registered blood donors.Moreover, various blood donor agencies, NGOs, colleges, universities, and blood banks have been integrated with…

Parks and Horticulture Authority Rawalpindi can be seen written in acronyms shaped with the help of trimming the plants in Rawalpindi in this picture released on August 14, 2023. — Facebook/Parks and Horticulture Authority Rawalpindi Rawalpindi: Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) Rawalpindi is taking special steps to decorate and beautify parks and green belts across the city and provide the best recreational facilities to the public. On the special instructions of DG PHA Ahmed Hassan Ranjha, PHA has completed the decoration of Gulzar-e-Fatima Ladies Park and magnificent horticulture work. The colorful and lush flowers in Gulzar-e-Fatima Ladies Park look like…

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah while addresses an event. —APP/File Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Saturday outlined an ambitious fiscal and development agenda for the province while addressing serious financial challenges and federal fiscal shortfalls. At the outset of his post-budget press conference, Shah censured Israel’s recent attack on Iran, saying that he had already voiced his disapproval during the budget session, and subsequently convened an immediate meeting of the assembly to pass a resolution against the aggression. He said the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) had presented its 17th consecutive provincial budget, attributing this milestone to…

Lily Collins celebrated Charlie McDowell’s first Father’s Day as a dad with a touching tribute on Instagram. The actress, who welcomed baby Tove with her husband earlier this year, posted a series of sweet photos of Charlie with their daughter, along with a heartfelt message. In her caption, Lily expressed her admiration for Charlie as a father, writing that Tove is incredibly lucky to have him. She highlighted his loving and nurturing nature, noting how he constantly amazes her with his care for Tove and their dog, Redford. She finished by expressing her deep love and appreciation for him. The…

During his visit to the United States, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir was featured on a digital billboard in New York City’s Times Square. Images of the Field Marshal, along with the Pakistani flag, were displayed as part of the welcome. Field Marshal Munir is currently on a week-long visit to the US, reportedly at the invitation of the US military. He was recently promoted to the rank of Field Marshal last month. The video displayed in Times Square also included footage of him with US senators and Pakistani children, portraying Pakistan as a forward-thinking…