Pakistan taskforce recommends action against sale of reusable syringes to curb HIV spread

  • The reuse of syringes remains a critical driver of HIV transmission, with a recent report highlighting the malpractice in Punjab’s Taunsa
  • HIV taskforce recommends mandatory HIV testing, regular inspection of pharmacies, strict penalties on violations of rules and regulations
By Waseem Abbasi ·

Pakistan, Bangladesh sign agreement to enhance cooperation against drug trafficking

  • The development comes after Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi's meeting with his Bangladeshi counterpart 
  • Both countries will devise a joint strategy to break drug supply lines, agree to expand cooperation in different areas
By NAIMAT KHAN ·

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In divided Kashmir, a family watches a funeral across a river it cannot cross

  • Families separated by Line of Control often see relatives across rivers and mountains but remain unable to cross
  • Residents say communication, already fragile family ties have become harder to maintain since May 2025 India-Pakistan conflict
By Usama Iqbal Khawaja ·

IMF board clears $1.32 billion disbursements for Pakistan

  • Funding includes around $1.1 billion under Extended Fund Facility, $220 million climate support
  • IMF says Pakistan needs to maintain strong macroeconomic policies while accelerating reforms
By Ismail Dilawar ·

SDAIA issues deepfakes guidelines to regulate responsible AI use

  • SDAIA sets rules for deepfakes, balancing innovation with protection
  • Saudi authority issues landmark guidelines on AI-generated synthetic media
By Arab News ·

‘No home left’ for Gazans stranded in West Bank since Oct 7

  • Under the bleachers of a West Bank stadium, a dozen men from Gaza live in a former changing room, blocked from returning home by the war that erupted more than two and a half years ago
By AFP ·

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How Saudi Arabia is engineering its food future

  • Smart irrigation, science and industry partnerships are redefining food production in extreme climates
By Nada Hameed ·

Iran says will play in World Cup, demands hosts accept conditions

  • Iran’s football federation said on Saturday that the men’s national team will take part in the 2026 World Cup this summer
By AFP ·

Pain on the menu as Iran war squeezes Dubai’s restaurants

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  • Dubai chefs say war has affected sourcing of ingredients, costs
  • Eateries grapple with ‘disrupted footfall’, demand drop
By Reuters ·