Ikram Junaidi is a staff correspondent for Dawn with over 25 years of experience. He covers national politics, particularly opposition parties, as well as public health issues.
Aamir Dogar meets NA speaker, minister in Parliament House; Sheikh Waqas Akram says PTI made it clear that negotiations cannot take place unless a conducive environment is created.
Updated07 Aug, 202608:05am
Under the “Parho Khyber Pakhtunkhwa” initiative, curriculum would be digitised, making all textbooks accessible to students through mobile phones.
Updated05 Aug, 202608:35am
Experts urge both sides to adopt pragmatic cooperation, calibrated security measures, expanded trade and stronger Track 1.5 and Track II diplomacy.
Updated04 Aug, 202609:32am
Last month, the FIA’s Anti-Corruption Circle conducted a trap raid at Pims under the supervision of a judicial magistrate and with prior approval from the competent authority.
Updated03 Aug, 202609:23am
At least 112 security personnel martyred during July, the highest monthly toll since January 2023; highest number of terrorists killed in a single month in more than a decade.
Updated01 Aug, 202611:27pm
Dr Bharath says effective measures for maternal and child healthcare and family planning had become an urgent national priority.
Published30 Jul, 202607:04am
Along with high cost, other factors such as shortage of trained staff impede equipping hospitals with equipment, says doctor.
Updated29 Jul, 202608:47am
The national prevalence rate for Hepatitis C ranges between 4.8pc and 7.5pc, while Hepatitis B affects 1.1pc to 1.7pc of the population.
Updated28 Jul, 202608:45am
• Pakistan claims virus eradication is within reach as cases have dropped sharply • Informs Independent Monitoring Board that
Published28 Jul, 202607:14am