It could take up to six months for the deadly flood waters to recede in the country's worst-hit areas, authorities have warned; fears are growing over the threat posed by water-borne diseases, including cholera and dengue

A nationwide campaign to vaccinate more than 30 million children under 5 against polio has begun to contain the spread of the virus in the country: Pakistan, along with Afghanistan, was the only country where it was circulating until recent times

Amendments to the Pakistan Penal Code that make necrophilia an official crime after years of a legislative vacuum on the subject have been approved unanimously by the Senate

Two police officers were suspended for displaying irresponsible behaviour while on duty after posting videos on social media