Karachi health experts sound alarm over “dramatic” surge in paediatric HIV cases

by Aamawaam News Desk | Apr 18, 2026 | Health & Food Security

KARACHI (April 18, 2026) — Medical experts in Karachi have raised an urgent red alert following a significant spike in paediatric HIV cases across three major hospitals. Data indicates that at least 159 children have been admitted this year alone, with the majority of...

FDI surges 165% in March despite regional volatility

by Aamawaam News Desk | Apr 18, 2026 | Economy

KARACHI (April 17, 2026) — Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into Pakistan saw a significant year-on-year jump in March, rising to $167 million compared to $63 million during the same month last year. While the total volume remains modest, the 165% increase is seen as a...

Pakistan raises $500m through Eurobond, ending four-year market hiatus

by Aamawaam News Desk | Apr 18, 2026 | Economy, USA

ISLAMABAD (April 17, 2026) — Building on a week of significant diplomatic and financial breakthroughs, Pakistan successfully returned to the international capital markets on Friday, raising $500 million through a new Eurobond. This marks the country’s first sovereign...

Pakistan Air Force escorts Iranian negotiators home amid Israeli assassination fears, Sources claim

by Aamawaam News Desk | Apr 18, 2026 | International-Affairs, Iran, Military History

ISLAMABAD (April 17, 2026) — In a high-stakes military operation, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) provided a multi-jet fighter escort to return the Iranian negotiating team to Tehran following the conclusion of historic peace talks in Islamabad. The mission was launched...

Dar identifies ‘trust deficit’ as barrier to South Asian economic integration

by Aamawaam News Desk | Apr 18, 2026 | International-Affairs

ANTALYA (April 18, 2026) — Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has called for a renewed focus on multilateralism and regional cooperation to overcome the “trust deficit” hindering South Asia’s economic potential. Speaking at a panel titled...