July 28, 2026 - Pakistan Chronicle

Italy’s Child Obesity Crisis Deepens as More Teenagers Require Weight-Loss Surgery

July 28, 2026 Nadeem Ali

Italian teenager receiving treatment for severe obesity at a hospital in southern Italy.

LONDON: Italy, long celebrated as the birthplace of the Mediterranean diet, is facing a growing childhood obesity crisis, with an increasing number of children and teenagers struggling with severe weight problems that are now requiring life-changing medical treatment. Among them is 17-year-old Salvatore, who weighs 170 kilograms (26 stone 10 pounds) and finds even basic daily activities difficult. He cannot tie his shoelaces, and his Vespa scooter repeatedly breaks down under his weight. According to his mother, Anna, his constant eating has become a serious concern. Health experts say the…

Zinedine Zidane Named New France Coach Everything You Need to Know About Zizou’s Return

July 28, 2026 Kainat R

Zinedine Zidane named France head coach at French Football Federation press conference, Paris, July 2026

Zinedine Zidane has been named as the new head coach of France for the next four years, the French Football Federation announced on Tuesday. The appointment ends years of speculation and marks the beginning of a new chapter for Les Bleus and for one of the sport’s all-time great personalities. Background: Why France Needed a New Coach The appointment of the former Real Madrid manager comes two weeks after Didier Deschamps’ tenure as coach ended following France’s fourth-place finish at the World Cup. Deschamps had been at the helm for…

7 Laborers Abducted by Armed Men in Turbat, Two Killed in Balochistan Attack

July 28, 2026 Syed Sardar Muhammad Khondai

7 Laborers Abducted by Armed Men in Turbat Quetta (Syed Sardar Mohammad Khondai) – According to reports received from Turbat district of Balochistan, armed men abducted 7 laborers working on a road at gunpoint. According to one report, the armed men also opened fire, killing 2 laborers. It is reported that among the martyred and abducted laborers, 3 belong to the Pashtoon community and 4 belong to Punjab. On the other hand, 2 personnel of a courier service belonging to the Hazara community, who went missing yesterday, are still untraced.

Trump Netanyahu Meeting Today: Iran War Tops Agenda at White House Talks

July 28, 2026 Kainat R

US President Donald Trump welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for White House talks focused on the Iran war and Middle East security.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Washington for a high-stakes Trump Netanyahu meeting today at the White House, their first face-to-face talks in more than five months. The Trump Netanyahu meeting time was set for 11 a.m. local time in the Oval Office, with the ongoing war against Iran expected to dominate discussions. Background The Trump Netanyahu relationship has been central to US Middle East policy since Trump’s return to office, with Netanyahu having now visited the White House seven times during that period. This latest trip, however, arrives…

Islamabad Art Exhibition 2026 Everything You Need to Know About PNCA Upcoming Events, Tickets, and the National Art Gallery

July 28, 2026 Kainat R

Visitors exploring paintings at PNCA Islamabad art exhibition 2026 inside the National Art Gallery

Islamabad is buzzing with creative energy in 2026, and if you have any love for art, culture, or heritage, there has never been a better time to visit the Pakistan National Council of the Arts. PNCA is the country’s premier cultural institution, and its Visual Arts Division oversees the National Art Gallery, which features 14 exhibition halls, a modern auditorium, lecture rooms, studios, and archives showcasing both heritage and contemporary art for national and international audiences. Whether you are a longtime art enthusiast or simply looking for something meaningful to…

West Indies vs Pakistan Trinidad Test Today: Hosts Lead by 155 After Dramatic Day 3

July 28, 2026 Kainat R

West Indies players celebrate after taking key Pakistan wickets on Day 3 of the Trinidad Test as the hosts build a 155-run lead.

The West Indies vs Pakistan Trinidad Test today sits finely poised after a thrilling third day at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, where 14 wickets fell as both sides traded control of the match. West Indies closed the day 155 runs ahead, but a fighting spell from Mohammad Abbas has kept Pakistan firmly in contention heading into day four. Background The first Test of Pakistan’s two-match tour of the Caribbean began on July 25 at the newly hosting Brian Lara Cricket Academy, marking the venue’s maiden Test match.…

HIV Update 2026: UNAIDS Warns of Resurgence as Global Funding Falls 18%

July 28, 2026 Kainat R

Healthcare worker providing HIV testing and counselling as UNAIDS warns of a global resurgence due to declining HIV funding in 2026.

The world risks a resurgence of the HIV epidemic after international funding fell by nearly a fifth in a single year, UNAIDS has warned in a new report released at the 26th International AIDS Conference in Rio de Janeiro. This latest HIV update 2026 lands as health officials gather for a High-Level Meeting on HIV 2026 to discuss how to keep decades of progress from unraveling. Background For nearly two decades, international donors, led overwhelmingly by the United States, funded the bulk of the global HIV response. Washington alone had…

Armed Men Torch 10 Vehicles in Nushki Attack, One Person Injured

July 28, 2026 Syed Sardar Muhammad Khondai

Armed men attack in Nushki, 10 vehicles torched, one person injured Quetta (Syed Sardar Mohammad Khondai) According to details, last night in the Padak and Mill area of Nushki, armed men opened fire on parked vehicles and then set them on fire, as a result of which 10 vehicles were completely burnt to ashes, including 4 bowser vehicles. One person was also reported injured in the incident. It should be noted that such incidents are occurring almost daily on the Quetta-Karachi and Quetta-Taftan highways. Earlier too, 6 LPG bowsers were…

Freedom of Speech in Pakistan: What Article 19 of the Constitution Really Says

July 28, 2026 Kainat R

A symbolic image of a person speaking through a megaphone in front of the Pakistani flag, representing freedom of speech in Pakistan

Pakistan guarantees freedom of speech under Article 19 of its 1973 Constitution but on paper and in practice, that guarantee often looks very different. Sedition laws, blasphemy provisions, and media regulations have long limited what citizens can actually say, write, or publish without fear of legal consequence. Background: The Constitutional Promise The Constitution of Pakistan 1973 is the supreme law of the land. It was drafted and adopted on August 14, 1973, under Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto’s government, and it remains the foundational legal document governing rights, governance, and…