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Pakistan records drop in polio virus detection, only three cases confirmed in 2026

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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...
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PDMA warns of rain, thunderstorms across Sindh until July 25

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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...
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Karachi: HIV cases among children at Valika Hospital rise to 94

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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...
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Delay in drug price approvals leaves cancer patients waiting for critical treatments

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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...
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Pakistan, China forge $440 million pharmaceutical partnership

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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...
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Canada grants residency to Pakistani doctors within two weeks

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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...
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Two more girls test HIV positive linked to Valika Hospital treatment

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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...
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Over 100 children in Karachi test positive for HIV: investigating the underlying causes

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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...
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Met Office predicts rain in southeastern Sindh, hot weather elsewhere

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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...
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Risk of cancer mortality increases with each hour of continuous sitting, new study finds

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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...
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PM Shehbaz directs nationwide ban on substandard syringes to combat infectious diseases

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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...
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Robotics accelerate detection, targeting of cancer cells post-treatment

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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...
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July monsoon forecast: Rain, land slides, and urban flooding expected across Pakistan

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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...
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Punjab to use fog Cannons in major cities during Muharram to combat heat

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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...
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Karachi reports 11th mpox case as Landhi resident tests positive

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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...
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Balochistan govt suspends 23 young doctors over strike in Quetta

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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...
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Weather Alert: Rain, thunderstorms, and dust storms expected across Pakistan from June 11-13, says PMD

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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

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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...
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Punjab launches Rs1 million support program for cancer patients

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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...
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Met Office issues Warning for Potential Urban Flooding During Monsoon 2026

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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...
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Govt taking steps to modernise nursing sector: Mustafa Kamal

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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...
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PM commends health sector reforms, anti-polio,  hepatitis efforts

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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...
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PMD predicts rain, thunderstorms in Northern regions from June 2-5

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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...
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Punjab initiates record-breaking Eid clean-up drive

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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

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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...
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Punjab to establish Kulsoom Nawaz cancer hospital in DG Khan

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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...
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Seven-day anti-polio campaign to launch in 79 districts starting tomorrow

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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...
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NDMA predicts rainfall, thunderstorms, and hail across multiple regions from May 19 to 22

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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...
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PDMA warns of rain, thunderstorms, dust storms in Punjab

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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

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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...
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Children in Sindh to receive Rs3,000 monthly support from birth to age five

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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...
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Shehbaz Sharif directs urgent action on nationwide hepatitis control

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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...
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Karachi heatwave worsens as ‘Feels Like’ temperature hits 46°C

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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...
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Heatwave warning issued for Sindh as temperatures rise

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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...
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Naqvi confirms PM approval for crowds at PSL playoff matches

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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...
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Maryam calls on Dr. Hasnat, Congratulates him on taking charge as Dean of Jinnah Institute of Cardiology

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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...
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Congo virus claims young life in Karachi ahead of Eid-ul-Adha

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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...
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Congo virus alert issued ahead of Eidul Adha 2026

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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,...
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Alarming surge in paediatric HIV cases reported in Karachi

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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,...
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Ex first lady Bushra bibi shifted back to Adiala jail after eye surgery

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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...
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BBC HIV report aimed at tarnishing Pakistan’s image, says Punjab Minister

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LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Health and Population Khawaja Imran Nazir has criticized a recent report by BBC on HIV cases, calling it a “deliberate attempt”...
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Genes may shape weight loss success, side effects of GLP-1 drugs, studies find

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WEB DESK: New research suggests that a person’s genetic makeup could influence how well they respond to popular GLP-1 weight-loss medications and whether they experience...
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Veteran politician sardar Zulfiqar Khosa dies at 90 in Lahore

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LAHORE: Senior Politician Sardar Zulfiqar Ali Khosa has passed away at the age of 90, his family confirmed on Thursday. Khosa had been undergoing treatment...