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ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Health Services has approved PC-1 worth Rs 4 billion for the upgradation of Polyclinic Hospital, announced Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed Bharath, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on National Health Services, on Tuesday, emphasizing the government’s commitment to providing advanced medical facilities to the public.Under the initiative, a state-of-the-art cath lab will…
ISLAMABAD: Rapid increase in population poses challenges to Pakistan’s national development and puts pressure on the country’s resources, said Dr Mukhtar Ahmed Bharath, Coordinator to Prime Minister on Health.The Ministry of National Health Services is organizing a seminar in Islamabad on July 11 as part of the observance of World Population Day. The objective of…
Islamabad: Our Aim Foundation, a US-based non-profit organization, has successfully distributed meals to children at a school in Chitral, providing nutritious meals to all enrolled students. The school is adopted by Our Aim Foundation to enhance the quality of its facilities and educational delivery. This initiative is part of Our Aim Foundation’s ongoing efforts to…
The National Skills University Islamabad, a pioneer in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in the country, has taken a significant step towards global leadership in skills education. This week, the university proudly announced its participation in the Bridging Innovation and Learning in TVET (BILT) project’s self-reflection process, developed by UNESCO/UNEVOC and the German…
ISLAMABAD: On the final day of his visit to Pakistan, Prince Rahim Aga Khan met with the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, at his official residence in Islamabad. Welcoming him, the Prime Minister thanked Prince Rahim for the work that AKDN is doing for the wellbeing of the people of Pakistan. He also expressed…
Rawalpindi: Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital’s medical team has successfully operated on a rare and complicated eye tumour in 7-month-old Hadia Sadat from Kabul, Afghanistan. Following Hadia’s refusal by hospitals in Kabul, Lahore, and Peshawar due to her severe condition, Al-Shifa Trust’s medical professionals took on the responsibility of treating her. The treatment presented a significant…
By Dr Ahtisham Ul HassanIn a world increasingly concerned with sustainability and economic empowerment, Elli Takagaki & Imran Shauket`s “Paper Miracles” stands out as a beacon of hope and innovation. Established in 2012, the project was born when Elli and Imran encountered a woman who had suffered partial paralysis in the devastating 2005 Kashmir earthquake…
Islamabad: President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, has conferred the Nishan-e-Pakistan, the nation’s highest civilian award, on Prince Rahim Aga Khan. The award recognises individuals who have rendered services of the highest distinction to Pakistan, and was given at Aiwan-e-Sadr, the President’s official residence in Islamabad. Prince Rahim is currently visiting…
According to the details, following the special directions of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, the Islamabad Police, in collaboration with Bahria University Islamabad, organized a seminar to promote community policing and enhance the connection between the police and the public. The seminar was attended by DIG Law & Order…
Peshawar: Nutrition International, in collaboration with the Health Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), launched the ‘NourishMaa’ campaign in the province. The campaign aims to promote maternal nutrition by improving the knowledge and skills of healthcare providers (HCPs) and frontline health workers (FHWs). This campaign, already operational in six districts across Punjab and Sindh, has now…
