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....
PM commends health sector reforms, anti-polio, hepatitis efforts
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has lauded the ongoing reforms being undertaken in the health sector and the Ministry of Health’s efforts to eliminate diseases...
PMD predicts rain, thunderstorms in Northern regions from June 2-5
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a forecast indicating potential dust storms and thunderstorms across various northern parts of the country between June...
Punjab initiates record-breaking Eid clean-up drive
LAHORE: Punjab has launched its most extensive sanitation operation in history to coincide with Eid-ul-Adha, with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz directly overseeing the nationwide effort....
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Saudi Arabia introduces drone-based medical delivery during Hajj
MINA: In a groundbreaking development, Saudi Arabia has approved the deployment of drone technology to deliver medicines and medical supplies during the Hajj pilgrimage, signifying...
Punjab to establish Kulsoom Nawaz cancer hospital in DG Khan
LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved plans to establish a modern cancer hospital in Dera Ghazi Khan to improve healthcare services for people living in...
PMD warns of intense heatwave in Sindh as temperatures may hit 50°C
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a warning about a severe heatwave expected to affect several parts of Sindh from May 25 to 31,...
Seven-day anti-polio campaign to launch in 79 districts starting tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: A dedicated week-long anti-polio vaccination initiative is set to kick off tomorrow across 79 targeted districts nationwide. The National Emergency Operations Centre has announced...
NDMA predicts rainfall, thunderstorms, and hail across multiple regions from May 19 to 22
ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a forecast indicating rain, hail, and thunderstorms in several districts of Pakistan from May 19 to...
Karachi to experience intense heat over next 3 days
KARACHI: Karachi is expected to experience hot and humid weather over the next three days, according to the Meteorological Department. The weather office said that...
PDMA warns of rain, thunderstorms, dust storms in Punjab
LAHORE: Provincial Disaster Management Authority has issued a weather advisory forecasting thunderstorms, strong winds and rainfall in several districts of Punjab from Sunday evening through...
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Salim Khan’s health update: stable after minor brain hemorrhage
WEB DESK: Salim Khan, the 90-year-old father of Salman Khan, was hospitalized on February 17 after his health suddenly declined. Doctors at Lilavati Hospital performed...
Children in Sindh to receive Rs3,000 monthly support from birth to age five
KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced a new initiative under the Sindh Social Protection Program to provide a monthly stipend of Rs3,000 to children from...
Shehbaz Sharif directs urgent action on nationwide hepatitis control
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to fast-track the implementation of the government’s Hepatitis Control Program, stressing the need for comprehensive screening in...
Port city weather likely to remain below 40C
KARACHI: Karachi is expected to experience hot and dry weather over the next 24 hours, though temperatures are likely to remain below 40°C, according to...
Karachi heatwave worsens as ‘Feels Like’ temperature hits 46°C
KARACHI: A severe heatwave has gripped Karachi, with the actual temperature climbing to 40°C while the “feels like” temperature has surged to 46°C, according to...
Severe heatwave sweeps Karachi, Sindh districts
KARACHI: The city of Karachi is experiencing extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 36°C, resulting in a “feels like” temperature of 44°C on Thursday. Other parts...
Heatwave warning issued for Sindh as temperatures rise
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned of an upcoming spell of extreme heat across Sindh, with several regions expected to experience heatwave-like conditions in...
Naqvi confirms PM approval for crowds at PSL playoff matches
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved fan attendance for all remaining playoff matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11, according to PCB Chairman...
Maryam calls on Dr. Hasnat, Congratulates him on taking charge as Dean of Jinnah Institute of Cardiology
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz met with renowned British-Pakistani doctor Hasnat Khan, during which the Chief Minister congratulated him on assuming the position of...
Congo virus claims young life in Karachi ahead of Eid-ul-Adha
KARACHI: A 17-year-old boy has died in Karachi after contracting Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF). Officials confirmed that the teenager tested positive for the virus a...
Congo virus alert issued ahead of Eidul Adha 2026
PESHAWAR: Health authorities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have issued a province-wide advisory to prevent the spread of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF), commonly known as Congo virus,...
Alarming surge in paediatric HIV cases reported in Karachi
KARACHI: A concerning rise in paediatric cases of Human Immunodeficiency Virus has been recorded across three major hospitals in Karachi over the past nine months,...
Ex first lady Bushra bibi shifted back to Adiala jail after eye surgery
RAWALPINDI: Bushra Bibi, the spouse of former prime minister Imran Khan, has been moved back to Adiala Jail after undergoing eye surgery in Rawalpindi Officials...