Stories by Ikram Junaidi

‘Breakthrough’ awaited as govt, opposition give talks a chance

• Second round of talks runs into hours, with little update shared on progress • Opp leaders demand meeting with Imran before

Published 04 Oct, 2026 06:18am

After hours of negotiations, second round of govt-opposition talks ends in a 'deadlock'

Allama Raja Nasir says deadlock over meetings with Imran, on how to address terrorism in KP; Gohar Khan says PTI's long march "intact".

Updated 04 Oct, 2026 06:40am

Govt launches policy to bring mental healthcare closer to families

Around 24m people in Pakistan require psychiatric assistance, while there is fewer than one psychiatrist for every 500,000 people

Published 02 Oct, 2026 06:59am

Violence-linked deaths surge 83pc

Balochistan accounts for nearly 59pc of total fatalities in third quarter of 2026.

Published 02 Oct, 2026 06:58am

PTI gives go-ahead for dialogue with govt

• Opposition links march with outcome of talks, better treatment for Imran among main demands • Raja Nasir to represent Achakzai

Published 02 Oct, 2026 06:58am

Senate body orders probe into Sindh MDCAT result ‘anomalies’

PPP leader Nasir Shah says matter should be investigated if any student subjected to injustice.

Updated 01 Oct, 2026 10:09am

Minister terms healthcare a national security, economic issue

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Health Mustafa Kamal on Tuesday said that health was not merely an administrative...

Published 30 Sep, 2026 07:01am

Fifth polio case of the year surfaces in KP

Bannu division has reported four out of the five polio cases detected so far this year

Published 30 Sep, 2026 07:00am

Imran’s sisters ‘on hunger strike for two days’, cousin claims

Imran's cousin Qasim Zaman alleges that the sisters started their hunger strike due to misbehaviour with them during their detention.

Updated 30 Sep, 2026 08:31am

PPP ‘welcomes’ invite to opposition multiparty moot

ISLAMABAD: The PPP on Tuesday “welcomed” an invitation from the opposition alliance, the...

Published 30 Sep, 2026 07:00am

PPP 'welcomes' opposition's invite to multiparty moot, says will forward it to Bilawal to consider

TTAP spokesperson says the JI and ANP will also be invited to the multiparty conference, which will be held after PTI's Oct 4 protest.

Updated 29 Sep, 2026 07:25pm

Pakistan reports ongoing year's fifth polio case

Case reported from Bannu, where four of this year's five cases have been detected.

Updated 29 Sep, 2026 09:24pm

Experts call for awareness to address cardiovascular disease burden

ISLAMABAD: A month-long heart health awareness campaign has been launched calling for greater public awareness,...

Published 29 Sep, 2026 06:58am

28.2 million children vaccinated in weeklong polio campaign

Security-related issues in Bannu remain biggest threat to eradication; country expects sevenfold drop in polio cases this year.

Updated 29 Sep, 2026 08:17am

TTAP to 'fully participate' in PTI's Oct 4 protest

"This is an extremely important time for Pakistan’s democratic future, the supremacy of the Constitution, and the protection of political rights," alliance's spokesperson says.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 09:52pm

Prevention stressed as heart disease burden rises in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: As the World Heart Day is being observed on Monday (today), health experts and civil society...

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 08:47am

PTI dares govt to impose governor’s rule in KP

Panjutha warns move would further deteriorate situation in province; Shahid Khattak proposes assembly resignations, street protests.

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 08:15am

Pakistan Medical Association calls strike on 30th against FBR policies

PMA says healthcare was a vital public service, not retail trade.

Updated 27 Sep, 2026 08:38am

CDA clears 750 kanals of acquired land in Sector E-12

The clearance of 750 kanals marks a significant milestone in the CDA’s efforts to remove longstanding impediments to the development of the sector and restore the acquired land to its intended purpose.

Published 27 Sep, 2026 07:25am

PTI postpones march on capital until Oct 4

• Party’s political committee ‘unanimously’ agreed to postponement, says CM Afridi • Claims Imran can be released within hours

Published 26 Sep, 2026 04:59am