Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif showed up without warning at Pakpattan hospital. She walked through the wards and heard angry patients complain about terrible care. Families told her they had to buy medicines from outside shops even though the hospital had plenty stored away. Hospital bosses tried to hide the truth from her. She discovered staff members were working with outside pharmacies to make extra money.
The Chief Minister got really mad about the mess she found. She ordered police to arrest the top health officer and hospital chief for doing a bad job. A new hospital boss from Sahiwal will take over the place. She also had parking workers arrested for charging patients too much money. Three lab workers got fired for...
A deadly building crash killed five people and hurt six others in Karachi's Lyari neighborhood. The old five-story apartment building came tumbling down around 10:10 this morning. Rescue teams pulled bodies and wounded victims from the wreckage. Pakistan Rangers and Edhi Foundation workers keep digging through the mess. About 100 people lived inside the building when it fell apart.
President Asif Ali Zardari felt sad about the deaths and told his people to help the families. He ordered rescue teams to work faster and give the best medical care to hurt victims. Edhi Foundation helpers think eight to ten more people remain stuck under the concrete and steel. The rescue workers called the building worn out and dangerous. They keep...
Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held a crucial meeting about religious travel problems. The Special Task Force gathered to help pilgrims who want to visit Iran and Iraq. Officials shared good news about more flights being available for travelers. The government wants to make these sacred trips easier and safer for everyone. Naqvi made it clear that protecting pilgrims comes first.
Flight numbers to Iran jumped from six to fifteen each week. Iraq will receive 107 extra flights for the Arbaeen pilgrimage season. The task force talked about adding ferry boats as another travel option. These changes will help thousands of people reach their religious destinations. More transportation means fewer delays and problems for travelers...
Pakistani troops wiped out thirty terrorists who tried to sneak across the border from Afghanistan. The security forces caught the armed militants red-handed as they attempted to cross into North Waziristan District near Hassan Khel. Military officials called these fighters Indian-sponsored Khawarij who work for the group Fitna al Khawarij. The soldiers used precise tactics to stop the infiltration attempt completely. Every single terrorist died during the fierce battle.
The dead militants carried tons of weapons, bullets and bomb-making materials when troops found their bodies. Pakistan's military spokesman ISPR praised the soldiers for their sharp skills and quick thinking. The operation prevented what could have been a major attack...
Punjab Police threw a massive security blanket across the province for the 8th day of Muharram religious events. The force sent more than 58,000 officers and staff members to guard mourning ceremonies and religious meetings. Lahore alone saw over 3,600 police officers hit the streets to keep watch. The province hosted 1,365 mourning processions and 3,940 religious gatherings that needed protection. Community helpers jumped in to lend a hand with over 27,000 volunteers working alongside police.
Dr. Usman Anwar runs the Punjab Police force and he put everyone on high alert for the holy period. The top cop made sure his officers watched every corner during the ten-day religious observance. Section 144 rules kicked in across the region to...
Punjab Police officers and their families just received a major boost for their medical bills. Dr. Usman Anwar, the top police chief, handed out nearly three million rupees to help cover serious health costs. The money will pay for everything from kidney problems to heart surgery for family members. Six different police workers got cash to handle their medical emergencies. The police department made sure each case was carefully checked before approving the funds.
ASI Hussain Ahmed Shah scored the biggest payout with one million rupees for kidney treatment. Constable Daniyal Safdar also grabbed one million rupees to pay for his son's heart operation. ASI Ali Iqbal walked away with half a million rupees for his health issues. Three other...
Hidden behind modern office towers sits a secret piece of Chinese history that most people walk right past. The Sun Wui Wui Koon building looks like just another temple but actually served as headquarters for immigrants from Guangdong province back in the 1800s. These newcomers from the Sun Wui district needed help finding jobs and places to live when they arrived. The building became their lifeline and community center where Cantonese speakers could connect with others from back home. Stone fences and granite posts show off the traditional architectural style these immigrants brought with them.
Dragon-fish creatures called Chiwen guard the rooftop instead of regular dragons that most Chinese buildings display. These magical beasts...
Tourists dodge fire ants and snakes to hunt for tiny jungle superstars deep inside Borneo rainforest. British visitors shine flashlights through humid darkness searching for exotic frogs that glow like jewels. Lauren Heywood spotted massive amphibians with reflective eyes just waiting for their photo shoots. Park rangers say frog hunting beats looking for orangutans and elephants these days. Kubah National Park draws more visitors every year to see creatures smaller than coins.
Indigenous guide Dominic Jikie leads brave adventurers up Mount Serapi at sunset for the ultimate frog safari. Ancient jungle trees surround a shallow breeding pond where 180 different species hang out on leaves and branches. Scientists call this spot the main...
Try Ncube faces his biggest test as Highlanders interim boss when they travel to face struggling Kwekwe United on Sunday. The new coach lost his first game 1-0 against league leaders MWOS last weekend. Ncube desperately needs three points to prove he can turn around the Bulawayo club's poor form. His team has been inconsistent all season and fans are getting restless. The match at Bata Stadium gives him a perfect chance to grab his first victory.
Kwekwe United looks like easy pickings for the visitors after a terrible campaign. The bottom club has managed just eight points from eighteen games and relegation looms large. President Phil Makekera quit his job citing family problems as the club falls apart. Players have been protesting...
