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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday stressed upon bringing about revolution in the healthcare sector with coordinated efforts and determination by all the stakeholders. Addressing a ceremony after launching ceremony of digital system for licensing, registration of medical devices, the prime minister expressed the hope that under the new digital system, the applications for registration of medical services and equipment would be decided within 20 days in a transparent and merit-based system. Regretting the inordinate delays in the registration process of medical services in the past, the prime minister referred to Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) as “Drag,…

KARACHI: Nolberto Solano’s last managerial job might have not gone too well but the Newcastle United legend will look to turn a page on that when he takes over as the head coach of Pakistan’s senior and under-23 teams next month. Solano is the first major appointment by the freshly-elected Pakistan Football Federation leadership with president Mohsen Gilani telling Dawn on Monday that he expected the former Peru winger to help the national team reach new heights. “He will bring more zest and energy to the national team … especially in our style of play,” Mohsen added, noting Solano’s experience…

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has initiated contempt proceedings against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his entire cabinet for disregarding its order to provide reasons for not assisting a US court hearing the case of incarcerated neuroscientist Dr Aafia Siddiqui. “As the government has not reverted with the reasons despite being directed to do so, it is in contempt, leaving me with no option but to issue a notice of contempt to the Federal Government. “Office is directed to initiate a contempt petition accordingly, in which all the members of the Federal Government will be respondents. The replies of…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is exploring concrete steps to ensure Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s upcoming visit to China yields tangible results, with cabinet members urging resolution of longstanding issues hampering Chinese investment instead of merely signing more MoUs. To remove a major obstacle in relocating Chinese industries to the Gwadar Free Zone, the government has decided to allow Chinese firms operating there to retain 50% of their export earnings to settle dues, according to government sources. To ensure a productive visit, a ministerial committee has been formed to oversee planning, and called Pakistan’s ambassador to Beijing, Khalil Hashmi, for further consultations. The…

New GMC trucks are displayed on the sales lot at Hanlees Hilltop GMC in Richmond, California, on July 2, 2024.Justin Sullivan | Getty ImagesGeneral Motors is set to report second-quarter earnings before the bell Tuesday, as investors watch for how President Donald Trump’s auto tariffs will affect the automaker’s results and for any updates to full-year guidance.While automakers have been hoping for relief on tariffs, Trump’s 25% levies on imported vehicles and many auto parts remain in effect.Amid the uncertainty, GM is trying to counter tariff risks. Last month, the company announced it will invest $4 billion in several American plants,…

A local court in Islamabad on Monday issued arrest warrants for Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur in a case involving recovery of liquor and illegal weapons. The warrants were issued by Judicial Magistrate Mubashir Hassan Chishti after Gandapur failed to appear in court. The court dismissed his plea for exemption from personal appearance and directed authorities to arrest and produce him at the next hearing. The court adjourned the hearing until 22 July. Earlier on Saturday, the magistrate issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Gandapur and ordered the relevant station house officer (SHO) to ensure his production. Read: Gandapur to…

• Study on how climate is affecting international cricket reveals half of all PSL 2025 matches were played in conditions meriting ‘Caution’ or ‘Extreme Caution’ on the heat index• ICC not a signatory to UN Sports for Climate Framework, but Cricket Australia and ECB implementing heat policy guidelines, sustainability strategies KARACHI: The Pakistan Super League has overcome several barriers to become the country’s most lucrative cricket product. But it will not escape the effects of climate change. Experts have warned that rising global temperatures will impact future editions of the PSL, at least if it is scheduled in the same…

Listen to article Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday issued contempt of court notices to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and members of his federal cabinet over non-compliance in the case concerning efforts for the release of Dr Aafia Siddiqui. The court directed the federal government to submit a response within two weeks. A written order, authored by Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan, noted a pattern of repeated executive defiance and interference in judicial functions. “Despite the court order, the federal government failed to submit reasons before the court,” the IHC said. “The court has no option left but to issue a contempt…

Listen to article Balochistan police have arrested 14 suspects over the ‘honour killing’ of a couple accused of having an affair, including a local tribal chief who allegedly ordered their deaths, officials said on Monday. The killings, which occurred last month, gained widespread attention after a video surfaced showing the couple being shot. The man who killed the woman was her brother, acting on behalf of the family and tribe, provincial police chief Moazzam Jah Ansari told Reuters. The chief of the tribe, Sher Baz Satakzai, had ordered the killing, he added. Satakzai was among those arrested, according to Chief Minister Sarfraz…

An aerial drone photo taken on July 21, 2025 shows a urban village renovation project in Nanning City, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Since this year on, Guangxi’s provincial department of finance has raised a total of about 3.4 billion yuan financial subsidy (about 473.9 million U.S. dollars) to support the construction of affordable housing projects in urban areas, which has improved the public demand for high-quality housing. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)Workers work at a construction site of a urban village renovation project in Nanning City, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, July 21, 2025. Since this year on, Guangxi’s provincial…