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

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 3, 2026July 3, 2026

July 3, 2026July 3, 20260101

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

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 3, 2026July 3, 2026

July 3, 2026July 3, 20260122

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

Muhammad ibrahimJune 30, 2026June 30, 2026

June 30, 2026June 30, 20260287

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

Muhammad ibrahimJune 29, 2026June 29, 2026

June 29, 2026June 29, 20260356

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

Muhammad ibrahimJune 23, 2026June 23, 2026

June 23, 2026June 23, 20260808

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

Muhammad ibrahimJune 15, 2026June 15, 2026

June 15, 2026June 15, 202601308

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

Muhammad ibrahimJune 11, 2026June 11, 2026

June 11, 2026June 11, 202601691

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

Muhammad ibrahimJune 10, 2026June 10, 2026

June 10, 2026June 10, 202601825

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....

Mahira Khan talks mental health, charity with King Charles in the UK

Muhammad ibrahimJune 10, 2026June 10, 2026

June 10, 2026June 10, 202602997

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

Muhammad ibrahimJune 9, 2026June 9, 2026

June 9, 2026June 9, 202601235

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

Muhammad ibrahimJune 9, 2026June 9, 2026

June 9, 2026June 9, 20260459

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

Muhammad ibrahimJune 8, 2026June 8, 2026

June 8, 2026June 8, 20260307

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

Muhammad ibrahimJune 1, 2026June 1, 2026

June 1, 2026June 1, 20260645

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

Muhammad ibrahimJune 1, 2026June 1, 2026

June 1, 2026June 1, 20260699

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

Muhammad ibrahimJune 1, 2026June 1, 2026

June 1, 2026June 1, 20260655

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

Muhammad ibrahimMay 27, 2026May 27, 2026

May 27, 2026May 27, 202601087

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....

Saudi Arabia introduces drone-based medical delivery during Hajj

Muhammad ibrahimMay 26, 2026May 26, 2026

May 26, 2026May 26, 20260978

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

Muhammad ibrahimMay 22, 2026May 22, 2026

May 22, 2026May 22, 20260539

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

Muhammad ibrahimMay 22, 2026May 22, 2026

May 22, 2026May 22, 20260448

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

Muhammad ibrahimMay 17, 2026May 17, 2026

May 17, 2026May 17, 20260788

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

Muhammad ibrahimMay 16, 2026May 16, 2026

May 16, 2026May 16, 20260236

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

Muhammad ibrahimMay 13, 2026May 13, 2026

May 13, 2026May 13, 20260208

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

Muhammad ibrahimMay 10, 2026May 10, 2026

May 10, 2026May 10, 20260224

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...

Salim Khan’s health update: stable after minor brain hemorrhage

Muhammad ibrahimMay 7, 2026May 7, 2026

May 7, 2026May 7, 202604241

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

Muhammad ibrahimMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026

May 6, 2026May 6, 20260284

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

Muhammad ibrahimMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026

May 5, 2026May 5, 20260233

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

Muhammad ibrahimMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026

May 5, 2026May 5, 20260152

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

Muhammad ibrahimMay 3, 2026May 3, 2026

May 3, 2026May 3, 20260149

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

Muhammad ibrahimApril 30, 2026April 30, 2026

April 30, 2026April 30, 20260224

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

Muhammad ibrahimApril 28, 2026April 28, 2026

April 28, 2026April 28, 20260226

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

Muhammad ibrahimApril 27, 2026April 28, 2026

April 27, 2026April 28, 20260137

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

Muhammad ibrahimApril 23, 2026April 23, 2026

April 23, 2026April 23, 20260208

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

Muhammad ibrahimApril 23, 2026April 23, 2026

April 23, 2026April 23, 20260216

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

Muhammad ibrahimApril 19, 2026April 19, 2026

April 19, 2026April 19, 20260212

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

Muhammad ibrahimApril 19, 2026April 19, 2026

April 19, 2026April 19, 20260176

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

Muhammad ibrahimApril 17, 2026April 17, 2026

April 17, 2026April 17, 20260194

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...

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

Muhammad ibrahimApril 16, 2026April 16, 2026

April 16, 2026April 16, 20260160

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”...

HIV cases surge in Sindh in 2026

Muhammad ibrahimApril 14, 2026April 14, 2026

April 14, 2026April 14, 20260157

KARACHI: Sindh has recorded a concerning increase in HIV cases during 2026, with health authorities urging immediate action to curb the spread. According to officials,...

Genes may shape weight loss success, side effects of GLP-1 drugs, studies find

Muhammad ibrahimApril 11, 2026April 11, 2026

April 11, 2026April 11, 20260196

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...

Veteran politician sardar Zulfiqar Khosa dies at 90 in Lahore

Muhammad ibrahimApril 10, 2026April 10, 2026

April 10, 2026April 10, 20260185

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...

Karachi confirms second monkeypox case

Muhammad ibrahimApril 9, 2026April 9, 2026

April 9, 2026April 9, 20260157

KARACHI: Karachi has confirmed its second monkeypox case, according to the Sindh Infectious Diseases Hospital’s medical superintendent. A 22-year-old resident from Karachi’s Buffer Zone has...

World health day celebrated today with focus on science, global well-being

Muhammad ibrahimApril 7, 2026April 7, 2026

April 7, 2026April 7, 20260175

WEB DESK: Today, Tuesday, the world is commemorating World Health Day, an annual event that highlights the importance of health as a universal human right....

Four of seven child deaths in Khairpur linked to monkeypox, officials confirm

Muhammad ibrahimApril 6, 2026April 6, 2026

April 6, 2026April 6, 20260156

KHAIRPUR: Authorities in Khairpur have confirmed that four out of seven children who recently died amid a surge in skin-related illnesses were infected with Monkeypox,...

Rain, thunderstorms likely in Karachi from tomorrow

Muhammad ibrahimApril 5, 2026April 5, 2026

April 5, 2026April 5, 20260224

KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms in Karachi and various parts of Sindh on Monday and Tuesday...

41-year rain record falls as heavy showers paralyse Karachi

Muhammad ibrahimApril 3, 2026April 3, 2026

April 3, 2026April 3, 20260178

KARACHI: Karachi witnessed record-breaking rainfall as a powerful weather system dumped 38.7mm of rain within 24 hours, surpassing a 41-year-old April record. The previous highest...

Heavy rains lash Karachi; Authorities on high alert, drainage measures intensified

Muhammad ibrahimApril 2, 2026April 2, 2026

April 2, 2026April 2, 20260244

KARACHI: Several areas of Karachi received heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds on Thursday, prompting city authorities to remain on high alert and activate emergency...

Punjab government to take firm action against YDA president Dr. Shoaib Niazi

Muhammad ibrahimApril 1, 2026April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026April 1, 20260164

LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced plans to implement strict disciplinary measures against Muhammad Shoaib Niazi, President of the Young Doctors Association (YDA) Punjab, in...

Karachi braces for rain from tomorrow

Muhammad ibrahimApril 1, 2026April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026April 1, 20260204

KARACHI: Rainfall is expected to hit Karachi from tomorrow as a new weather system approaches, the Met Office has said. According to the Pakistan Meteorological...

Bushra bibi undergoes eye examination at Adiala Jail after vision complaints

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 29, 2026March 29, 2026

March 29, 2026March 29, 20260126

RAWALPINDI: Bushra Bibi, spouse of Imran Khan, received medical attention at Adiala Jail after experiencing vision-related issues in her right eye, according to jail authorities....

Storm warning! heavy rain, thunderstorms to hit Karachi, Sindh

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 24, 2026March 24, 2026

March 24, 2026March 24, 20260249

KARACHI: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority has issued a weather alert warning of heavy rain and thunderstorms in Karachi and several districts across Sindh in...

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