Lumpy skin disease spreads across KP, kills cattle
PESHAWAR: Lumpy skin disease has continued to spread among cattle in several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, leaving hundreds of animals infected and resulting in multiple...
Federal Govt announces enhanced support measures for deceased employees’ families
ISLAMABAD: In a significant move, the federal government has updated its policy framework to provide greater support to the families of deceased government employees. The...
Monkeypox strikes Karachi: new case reported in City
KARACHI: A new case of monkeypox has been reported in Karachi. According to hospital officials, a 45-year-old resident of Shahjhani Town tested positive for MPX....
Dengue cases in Pakistan surge more than 3,000% in a decade, study finds
KARACHI: Dengue infections have surged by more than 3,000 per cent in Pakistan over the past decade, rising from an estimated 100,000 cases in 2012...
Sindh suspends seven health workers after five rabies deaths in three weeks
HYDERABAD: The Sindh Health Department has suspended seven healthcare workers and sought explanations from seven senior hospital officials following the deaths of five dog-bite victims...
Newborn allegedly missing after twin delivery at Quetta Civil Hospital
QUETTA: A family has raised serious concerns after claiming that one of two newborns allegedly went missing following the delivery of twins at Quetta Civil...
Police launch inquiry into deaths of 14 newborns at PIMS
ISLAMABAD: Police have initiated an inquiry into the deaths of 14 newborn babies at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), with proceedings being conducted...
Nurse Razia Noorain hailed as hero after daring PIMS newborn rescue
ISLAMABAD: Nurse Razia Noorain has emerged as a symbol of courage after risking her life to save a newborn during the deadly fire that broke...
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Lung cancer radiation approach shows unexpected benefits for patient well-being
WEB DESK: A recent investigation into small-cell lung cancer has uncovered an encouraging discovery regarding patient quality of life. While a new immunotherapy drug did...
Pakistan braces for fresh rain spell as thunderstorms forecast through Sept 6
ISLAMABAD: A fresh spell of rain, thunderstorms and strong winds is set to sweep across several parts of Pakistan from Monday as a western weather...
Weather Alert: Rain, thunderstorms expected in KP, GB, and Punjab over the coming days
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a forecast predicting rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds across several northern regions over the next week, starting from...
Health Minister pledges strict action over PIMS fire as Parliament orders special probe
ISLAMABAD: Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has vowed strict action against anyone found responsible for the deaths of 14 newborns in the Pakistan Institute of...
Saudi Arabia, Iran, Türkiye and others express solidarity with Pakistan after PIMS tragedy
ISLAMABAD: A wave of international condolences has reached Pakistan following the tragic fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad that claimed...
Tragedy at PIMS: Nursery Fire Leaves 15 Newborns Dead
ISLAMABAD: At least 15 newborns lost their lives after a devastating fire engulfed the nursery in the gynaecology ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical...
Security tightened as arrangements finalised for PTI founder’s transfer to hospital
ISLAMABAD: Security and administrative arrangements have been completed for the expected transfer of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan from Adiala Jail to Shifa International...
Heavy rainfall causes flooding, disruptions in Rawalpindi, surrounding areas
ISLAMABAD: Rawalpindi and the twin cities experienced intense rainfall, leading to widespread flooding as drains overflowed and water entered residential areas, including several cantonment zones....
Govt to make hepatitis C testing mandatory for CNIC, international travel
ISLAMABAD: The government announced that hepatitis C screening will soon be a compulsory requirement for obtaining a Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) and for international...
Maharashtra warns Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff over pan masala ads
MUMBAI: Maharashtra authorities have warned Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff to stop appearing in surrogate advertisements for Vimal, citing concerns...
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PDMA issues warning for upcoming monsoon rains
ISLAMABAD: The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a warning regarding the upcoming monsoon rainfall across the province, expected from tomorrow until August 21....
PMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms across upper, central Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain and thunderstorms across several upper and central parts of the country from August 13 to 15....
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Meta ordered to pay $567 million in New Mexico for teen mental health initiative
WEB DESK: A court in New Mexico has mandated Meta to pay $567 million into a fund dedicated to teen mental health and to overhaul...
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz emphasizes urgent completion all water filtration projects
LAHORE: Maryam Nawaz, the Chief Minister of Punjab, reiterated that every resident has the fundamental right to access safe and clean drinking water. During a...
Field Marshal Asim Munir inspects monsoon preparedness at NDMA headquarters
ISLAMABAD: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited the National Disaster Management Authority’s (NDMA) National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) to review the country’s disaster readiness amid...
Govt mulls new ordinance to strengthen (IHRA)
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Health Services is weighing a proposal to introduce an Islamabad Health Regulatory Authority (IHRA) Ordinance as part of plans to...
Islamabad infection disease Hospital, Regional Blood Center handed over to Indus Hospital
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Ministry of Health has transferred the management of Islamabad Infection Disease Hospital and the Regional Blood Center to Indus Hospital. Speaking at...
Seven dead, eight Injured as rising floodwaters, heavy rainfall impact Punjab
LAHORE: Ferozewala, Bhera, Lahore, Gujranwala, and Pindi Bhatian faced severe weather-related incidents on Wednesday as the fourth monsoon spell swept across Punjab, claiming seven lives...
Monsoon rains heighten flood threat across Pakistan as rivers continue to rise
ISLAMABAD: Widespread monsoon rains continued to trigger flooding across Pakistan on Sunday, with authorities warning of increasing river levels, flash floods and further downpours in...
Pakistan records drop in polio virus detection, only three cases confirmed in 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reported a significant decline in the circulation of the poliovirus, with environmental surveillance showing a marked reduction in positive samples during the...
PDMA warns of rain, thunderstorms across Sindh until July 25
KARACHI: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Sindh has issued a weather advisory warning of rain and thunderstorms across several parts of the province from...
Karachi: HIV cases among children at Valika Hospital rise to 94
KARACHI: Sixteen additional children have been diagnosed with HIV at the Sindh Employees Social Security Institution (SESSI)-run Kulsoom Bai Valika Hospital, raising the total number...
Delay in drug price approvals leaves cancer patients waiting for critical treatments
ISLAMABAD: Thousands of patients across Pakistan, including those battling cancer and other life-threatening illnesses, continue to face difficulties accessing newly registered medicines as the government...
Met office warns of heavy rains, river flooding from July 20
LAHORE: The Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) has warned of possible high flooding in the Chenab and Jhelum rivers as widespread heavy rainfall is expected across...
Pakistan, China forge $440 million pharmaceutical partnership
ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, Pakistan and China have formalized multiple agreements totaling $440 million in the pharmaceutical sector. The deals were sealed during a...
Canada grants residency to Pakistani doctors within two weeks
WEB DESK: In a move to bolster its healthcare workforce and tackle nationwide doctor shortages, Canada has introduced new immigration policies that simplify the process...
Two more girls test HIV positive linked to Valika Hospital treatment
KARACHI: The number of children testing positive for HIV with connections to Kulsum Bai Valika Hospital has increased, with two more girls confirmed to be...
Over 100 children in Karachi test positive for HIV: investigating the underlying causes
KARACHI: In Karachi’s Site area, more than 100 children from the same neighborhood have been diagnosed with HIV over the past nine months, prompting serious...
Met Office predicts rain in southeastern Sindh, hot weather elsewhere
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast mainly hot and humid conditions across most districts of Sindh on Sunday, with chances of rain accompanied...
Risk of cancer mortality increases with each hour of continuous sitting, new study finds
WEB DESK: A recent study published in *PLOS Medicine* reveals that every additional hour of uninterrupted sitting during the day raises an individual’s risk of...
PM Shehbaz directs nationwide ban on substandard syringes to combat infectious diseases
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered a nationwide ban on the production and use of substandard syringes as part of efforts to curb the...
Robotics accelerate detection, targeting of cancer cells post-treatment
WEB DESK: Researchers are leveraging robotic technology to enhance the detection and elimination of treatment-resistant cancer cells, known as “persister” cells, which are often responsible...
July monsoon forecast: Rain, land slides, and urban flooding expected across Pakistan
KARACHI: The Meteorological Department has forecasted the arrival of monsoon rains across the country starting from the first week of July, warning of thunderstorms, urban...
Punjab to use fog Cannons in major cities during Muharram to combat heat
LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced plans to deploy fog cannons across key districts during Muharram-ul-Haram to help alleviate the intense heat and dusty conditions...
Karachi reports 11th mpox case as Landhi resident tests positive
KARACHI: Health authorities have confirmed another mpox infection in Karachi, bringing the city’s total number of reported cases to 11. According to hospital officials, the...
Balochistan govt suspends 23 young doctors over strike in Quetta
QUETTA: The Balochistan Health Department has suspended 23 young doctors who participated in an ongoing strike, as the provincial government intensified action to restore normal...
Weather Alert: Rain, thunderstorms, and dust storms expected across Pakistan from June 11-13, says PMD
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a forecast predicting widespread dust storms, thunderstorms, and rainfall across various regions from June 11 to 13....
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Mahira Khan talks mental health, charity with King Charles in the UK
LONDON: Prominent Pakistani actress Mahira Khan has highlighted the critical need to raise awareness about mental health issues, emphasizing that many individuals still feel embarrassed...
Punjab launches Rs1 million support program for cancer patients
LAHORE: The Punjab government has introduced an innovative healthcare scheme designed to offer financial aid and comprehensive treatment to cancer patients throughout the province. Named...
Met Office issues Warning for Potential Urban Flooding During Monsoon 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a warning about the possibility of urban flooding in Sindh, Punjab, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the upcoming monsoon...
Govt taking steps to modernise nursing sector: Mustafa Kamal
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving healthcare services, saying that ensuring quality medical facilities for citizens...
Man dies by suicide at Rawalpindi railway station
RAWALPINDI: A man tragically lost his life on Monday after taking his own life by jumping in front of a train at Rawalpindi Railway Station....