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Russian forces have made a sudden thrust into eastern Ukraine near the coal mining town of Dobropillia, a move that may be an attempt to increase the pressure on Kyiv to give up land as the United States and Russian presidents prepare to meet. Ukraine’s authoritative DeepState war map showed on Tuesday that Russian forces had advanced by at least 10 kilometres north in two prongs in recent days, part of their drive to take full control of Ukraine’s Donetsk region. The advance is one of the most dramatic in the last year, although military analysts said the Russians were using small groups of soldiers to try to establish footholds and that it was uncertain if they could maintain their positions in the face of a Ukrainian pushback. DeepState said the Russians had surged forward near three villages on a section of the frontline associated with the Ukrainian towns of Kostyantynivka and Pokrovsk, which Moscow is trying to encircle by exploiting Kyiv’s lack of manpower. “The situation is quite chaotic, as the enemy...

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday warned India that any attempt to block Pakistan’s water in violation of the Indus Waters Treaty would be met with a decisive response. “You threaten to stop our water. If you attempt such a move, Pakistan will teach you a lesson you will never forget,” the Prime Minister […]

National health stakeholders on Tuesday called for greater advocacy and public awareness to ensure the success of Sindh’s upcoming human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign. The HPV vaccine protects against genital warts and most cases of cervical cancer. Estimates indicate that every year in Pakistan, 5,008 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer and 3,197 die from the disease. It is also the third most common cancer in women nationwide and the second among those aged 15 to 44. The Sindh government recently announced it would launch an HPV vaccination campaign in September for schoolgirls aged nine to 14. Studies and clinical trials consistently showed that HPV vaccines were extremely effective at reducing infections with the types of the virus that can lead to cancer, as well as cervical precancers. An event titled ‘Safeguarding Girls’ Futures’ was organised by Aga Khan University’s Department of Paediatrics and Child Health today, aiming to raise awareness about HPV, share global evidence on the vac...

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Assures full cooperation; reaffirms role as NA custodian

High-level huddle reviews national security, by-polls strategy

Sources said a committee met private candidates to run energy divisions

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Issues 'warrants of release' for PTI vice chairman; orders property forfeiture for others

Calls rumours unfounded; says no govt official hinted at it

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Lawyers question optics as top judge meets finance minister amid pending FBR cases

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ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) on Tuesday released a video guide for citizens wishing to change their names on their Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) in Pakistan. The video explains, step by step, how to update a name at any NADRA registration centre. Required documents: First, arrange all the required documents, including: […]

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is opening up about his high-profile relationship with US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Click here to read more Lifestyle stories The two took the internet by storm in 2023 when they were first spotted together at an NFL game. Later, photos of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift holding hands […]

Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi on Tuesday expressed strong displeasure over the recent incident involving Moosa Pak and Awan Express and directed strict disciplinary action against the negligent staff, emphasizing the urgent need to strengthen safety measures to prevent such incidents in the future.