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. The deadly Ebola outbreak raging in central Africa probably began several months ago, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, deeming the risk high in the region but low worldwide. WHO experts said that investigations were under way into the origins of the outbreak, which was declared in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo last Friday, … Read more

. DHAKA: Bangladesh has rolled out a mass vaccination campaign to combat its deadliest measles outbreak in decades that has killed nearly 500 children in just two months, the United Nations children’s agency said Wednesday. Deaths are still rising, with six children dying in the past 24 hours alone, taking the toll from the preventable … Read more

. ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Mustafa Kamal, said Pakistan was committed to promoting global partnerships for the research, development and equitable distribution of tuberculosis (TB) vaccines, stressing that the fight against the disease required urgent action, innovation and international solidarity. “With joint efforts, we can save millions of lives,” … Read more

Court says matter of medical condition of Bushra Bibi, who is in custody, falls within the executive domain ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has disposed of a petition seeking court orders for family meetings and access to a personal physician for Bushra Bibi, referring the matter back to the Superintendent of Adiala Jail with … Read more

ISLAMABAD: In a rare display of parliamentary convergence amid deep political divisions, treasury and opposition benches in both the houses of parliament on Wednesday set aside their differences to welcome a high-level Chinese parliamentary delegation visiting Pakistan to mark the 75 years of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China. The delegation, led by Cai Dafeng, … Read more

ISLAMABAD: United Kingdom’s National Security Adviser (NSA) Jonathan Powell on Wednesday conveyed the appreciation of the British government for Pakistan’s “constructive role in regional diplomacy” to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, Powell called on the premier at the Prime Minister’s House. “Powell conveyed the appreciation of … Read more

JOINT BASE ANDREWS: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that talks with Tehran were “on the borderline” between a deal to end the Middle East war and a resumption of strikes on Iran. Trump has given conflicting signals since announcing on Monday that he had called off renewed attacks to give time for negotiations, … Read more

• Naqvi briefs PM, CDF on meetings in Iranian capital • Pezeshkian says all paths remain open from our side • Propo ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday made another trip to Tehran after returning home only on Monday, in what appeared to be intense diplomatic efforts aimed at securing a deal to … Read more

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir, Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani and National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq attend a banquet hosted by President Asif Ali Zardari in honour of Prince Rahim Aga Khan V at Aiwan-e-Sadr. PHOTO: EXPRESS ISLAMABAD: Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan V, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili community, … Read more

President Xi Jinping hailed China and Russia's "unyielding" ties in talks with Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, as the pair met to underscore their alliance days after Donald Trump's own visit to Beijing. The two countries' ties have deepened since Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, as Russia has become increasingly dependent on China, its main oil … Read more