By Dr. Khalil Ahmad Dogar Back in the month of January, I wrote about media stories appearing at the time which not only made unfounded accusations about trusted global health organizations working legally in Pakistan, but which also sought to undermine the evidence-based tobacco control movement which is saving millions of lives around the world….
ISLAMABAD: The Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC) has released a statement calling on the government to raise the Federal Excise Duty (FED) on cigarettes by Rs. 39 per pack in the upcoming fiscal year 2025-26. This proposed hike is projected to generate an additional Rs. 67.4 billion in revenue,…
ISLAMABAD: In a nation where millions experience preventable blindness, Al-Shifa Trust (AST) has emerged as a beacon of hope. It transforms lives through sight restoration and enables individuals to become productive members of society. Since its modest beginnings in 1991, AST has committed itself to a significant mission: to ensure that quality eye care is…
PepsiCo Pakistan is advancing its food security efforts this Ramadan through the “Filling Hearts” initiative, marking a significant milestone of 2 million meals distributed since the program’s inception. This year, the company will provide 750,000+ meals near its operational sites across Punjab, continuing its collaborative efforts with PepsiCo Foundation – the company’s philanthropic arm –…
By Huan Xiang Over the past months, China’s AI model DeepSeek has gained global attention, reigniting discussions on inclusive AI development and improving access to AI services. As the wave of AI accelerates, bridging the global AI divide demands governance solutions, collaborative responses to challenges, and inclusive progress. Every technological revolution brings both guiding stars…
ISLAMABAD: Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad Malik, Minister of State for National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination, chaired a high-level meeting with the teams of District Health Officer (DHO) ICT and Capital Development Authority (CDA) to address critical healthcare challenges in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) and Rawalpindi. The meeting focused on key initiatives to enhance healthcare service…
ISLAMABAD|: Al-Shifa Trust (AST) has said the greatest challenge in dealing with childhood eye cancer in Pakistan is delayed diagnosis. Many parents and even general doctors are unaware of the early symptoms, leading to late detection when cancer has already spread, said Prof. Dr. Tayyab Afghani, Senior Consultant and Head of the Oculoplastics department. Talking…
By He Yin, People’s Daily On March 14, a China-Russia-Iran trilateral meeting on the Iranian nuclear issue was successfully held in Beijing. The three parties engaged in in-depth discussions and issued a joint statement, reiterating that political and diplomatic engagement and dialogue based on the principle of mutual respect remains the only viable and practical option in this regard. At a…
By Yu Yunquan In an era defined by geopolitical uncertainty, China’s unwavering policies are increasingly seen as an anchor of stability. As China wrapped up its annual “two sessions,” international observers noted that its steady approach is providing a counterweight to global turbulence. China has steadily carved out a role as a diplomatic mediator, favoring…
By He Yin, People’s Daily Amid rising protectionism and headwinds against economic globalization, international observers is increasingly scrutinize how China collaborates with partners to drive shared development. The past year witnessed China actively constructing a new system for a higher-level open economy while achieving measurable advancements in high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. The Belt and…
